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Platero -- Russell Adam Patrick Platero, age 21, beloved and devoted son, brother, grandson, and friend was called home to be with the Lord, our Savior, Sunday, April 7, 2002. Russell was born in Albuquerque and was a resident of Canoncito, NM. He was a 1999 Graduate of West Mesa High School; he was continuing his education at the University of New Mexico. Russell's hobbies were hunting and fishing. He is survived by his loving parents, Lawrence and Cornelia Platero of Canoncito; his brother, Wesley Platero; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Joe, Sr. of Sanders, AZ and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tsosie of Crown Point, NM; paternal grandmother, Rose Platero of Canoncito; and paternal great-grandmother, Marie Trujillo of Taos Pueblo. Also surviving are his girlfriend, Vanessa Vasquez; other relatives and a host of friends. Russell will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. Final viewing will be this morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Funeral services will be this morning at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Casket Bearers will be Milton Pettus, Michael Platero, Ray Smith, Roman Parada, Norman Tsosie, and Melvin Foster, Jr. Honorary bearers will be Perry B. Joe, Sr., Melvin Foster, Sr., Larry Foster, Sr., Trenton R. Tsosie, Gilbert Platero and James Cajete. Following the services, all relatives and friends are cordially invited to join the Platero Family in a meal at the Desidero Center in Canoncito, NM. Funeral services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160.
        Published on: Thu April 11, 2002