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REED -- RICHARD J. SR. Born on April 26, 1938 and went home to the Lord our Savior on March 19, 2012. He was preceded by his parents John and Mary Reed; sister Edna Abeyta; and brothers Thomas Reed and Fred Reed. Richard is survived by his wife Elvarae of 31 years; his two brothers Bill Reed and wife Lucy of Acoma, Bob Reed and Lois Reed of Laguna; one sister Easter Gatewood and husband Virgil of Gallup; his children Richard J Reed II and girlfriend Melissa of Albuquerque, Matthew Reed of Albuquerque, Verlene Perrin and boyfriend Stan of Albuquerque, Sonya Marion and husband Andy of Albuquerque, John Reed and Sara of Albuquerque, and Markham Reed and wife Adrienne of Albuquerque. Richard also had nine grandchildren, Kimberly, Derrick, Rachel, Sarah, Tiffani, Andy Jr, Nicole, Brady, Nelson; and two great-grandchildren, Shanel and Christina. Richard also had many many nieces and nephews who loved him and will miss him dearly. Richard was in the Marine Corp from 1956 to 1964 and soon after joined the federal government where he served 40 years of service and retired in 1998. He loved spending time with his family and friends no matter what the occasion was, he even loved the game of golf and would be ready to go for any tournament. He also loved watching basketball but didn't really have a favorite team but when it came to football he loved the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks. He will be missed by all whom lives he touch in many ways; he was a loving, caring and very outgoing person whom we will all keep in our hearts forever. There will be a Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Margret Mary in Paraje, New Mexico. Richard is in the care of ACL hospital in Acoma.
        Published on: Wed March 21, 2012