 MENDEZ, LOUIS A. Louis (Louie) A. Mendez, decorated Vietnam Veteran, passed away on August 19th, 2014. Louie was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque and graduated from Albuquerque High in 1969 and immediately entered the US Army. During his heroic service in Vietnam, Louie was awarded the Silver Star, (2) Bronze Stars, the Air Medal Army Commendation Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge. Louie leaves behind his mother Margie Madrid; daughter Mariah Barela; four brothers; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a very devoted and loving father, grandfather, son, brother, fun loving uncle, and "compadre con todos". A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, August 28th at 9:30AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated following the Rosary at 10:30AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Internment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00PM. A reception in honor of Louie's life will be at 5:00PM at the American Legion Post 13, 1201 Mountain RD.
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