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Obituary for LUJAN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday April 28, 2013

LUJAN, JOSEPH DOMINIC Age 33, of Santa Fe, NM, a positive and inspiring young man, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2013. He is survived by his son, Marcus Lujan; mother, Sandy Lujan Gutierrez; his brother, Marco Lujan (Melissa) and girls; grandpa, Rick Gutierrez; grandmother, Celine Lujan; father, Ray Lujan and stepmother Katrina Lujan; his step siblings, Mercedes Benavides, Echo Canon, and Chenoa Johnson; and numerous extended family members as well as many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his brother Patrick Lujan; grandfather Ramon Lujan; grandma Georgia Gutierrez; and uncle Rick Mark Gutierrez. Joe was a Entrepreneur of the highest level. He and his partners in the Jewelry lines and the Sand Bar were bright young men, mainly Tomas Yu and Alfredo Vasquez. That was quite a team. The Sand Bar Grand opening was a great success! Joe got sick on Sunday and was gone Tuesday morning of unknown causes. To meet Joe was to love him and to be inspired by him. His work with MADD is legendary. I DARE YOU TO FORGET HIM!!! There will be a Memorial Service given by his many friends and associates on Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 1:00 - 4:00pm at the Sand Bar on Masthead in Albuquerque. Rosary will be at 7:00pm, Monday, April 29, 2013 at St. Anne's Parish, 511 Alicia, in Santa Fe. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 10:00am with Interment to follow at 11:00am. Reception will be 12:00pm - 2:30pm.