SALVADOR FRANCISCO CANUTO Born on April 8, 1968, was fatally injured in a car accident near his home in Tijeras, New Mexico on the evening of Thursday, March 22, 2012. A native of Santa Fe, graduate of Saint Michael's High School class of 1986, Sal spent much of his adult life in Tijeras with his family. He was a dedicated and caring father, loving fiance, brilliant gardener and chef, black-belt dart thrower, beloved son and baby brother, awesome uncle, high school wrestling star, and Star Trek aficionado. Sal will be remembered for his charisma, intellect, kind heart, integrity, love for animals, and sarcastic wit. He will continue to be an inspiration for his children as he always encouraged them to fulfill their dreams and goals. His endearing affinity for formality and ability to simultaneously defy convention will be remembered with admiration by all of his loved ones. He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Sal's sister Patricia Garcia preceded him in death. He is survived by fiance Camille Moreno; his children Robert Acton Garcia and Gabriella Patricia Garcia; parents Celina Garcia, Francisco Navor Garcia; stepmother Francine Garcia; brother Ferdinand V. Garcia; sister Stephanie Rose Hovlik and husband Lawrence Russell Hovlik; niece Asunta Gabriela Del Bello; nephew Ameleto Francisco Del Bello and wife Cynthia Lee Del Bello; and dear friends Shelby, Alfonso and Riley Blue Garcia. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in the Chapel at Berardinelli Famly Funeral Service and mass at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Interment in Rosario Cemetery will immediately follow the Funeral Mass. The reception will be held immediately following the burial at 18 Cur Trail in Glorieta, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Salvador Garcia Memorial Account at Wells Fargo Bank to benefit his children or to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook online at www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
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