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1968
DIED
2008
Samuel Granado Obituary
Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels.
On Saturday graveside services with military honors will be at 10:00 a.m. in Tatum, N.M.
Samuel Granado was born on February 25, 1968 in Worland, Wyoming.
Sam had a strong personality and an irresistible smile. His presence brightened the room and will be greatly missed.
Samuel was a resident of Tatum, New Mexico until he graduated high school. Sam went on to serve in the US Navy during the Gulf War.
Then moved to Odessa where he resided off and on for the past 15 years. Sam was a self-employed valve-technician with his long time friend, partner, and nephew Jeremy Harrelson.
Sam was preceded in death by his grandmother Herky Rangel, grandfather, John Rangel Sr. and several uncles and an aunt.
Sam is survived by his parents, Manuel and Sally Barriga of Tatum, New Mexico. Siblings, Anna Scroggins of Odessa, Manuel Barriga II of Tatum, New Mexico, Michael Barriga of Odessa, Marcelo Barriga of Midland and Marcos Barriga of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sam had numerous cousins that he called best friends, and his nephews whom he called "family." Sam is survived by many nieces and nephews and his great nieces and nephews Andrew of Killeen, Samantha, Nolan and Rhiannon of Odessa.
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Seester
October 3, 2025
My sweet brother, you have left us way too early. You were my best friend and gave me so much advice when I needed it. You have mom now and I know she needed her mijo . You are forever in my thoughts and I know I will see you one day. You are never forgotten and loved by
me always. RIP Tuko
Anna Scroggins
October 3, 2022
Seems like yesterday you were still here. we still tell jokes and speak of the things you would have enjoyed and laughed about. I hope my brother I think about you daily,still cry because I miss you so much.
I will see you one day and I know you'll be waiting for me with open arms. I miss you and love you so much.
Candace Rollins
October 12, 2013
Remembering you and what a force of life you were. Reading the heartfelt condolences of the ones that loved you most and smiling at the memories we made that will never fade. :) love and miss you always my dear friend Sam! watch over me when you're passing thru GREENBO ALABAMA! :) FROM BABY MONSTER TO DADDY ZORRO OVER AND OUT ;)
Lupe
October 6, 2013
I think of you all the time mijo you are still with me.
Love you always Tia Lupe
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Gina Saenz
October 6, 2013
Wow primo another year without you. I think about you all the time . I read a poem and I liked it. Missing you always...
You never said I'm leaving
You never said goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why.
A million times I needed you
A million times I cried,
If love alone could have saved you
You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still,
In my heart I hold a place
That moly you can fill.
Miss n love you primo
May 31, 2013
my dearest brother,
i can still hear your voice like it was yesterday. the years are going by but my memories are still strong. our family has grown but when we get together we still have a "tuko" story to tell. you touched so many lives and sooo many hearts. god did good putting you into our life if only for a short while. i know you can see us and i know you laugh with us. the tears still come and when they do i hear you say "quit being stupid." the hole in my heart can never be healed until i see your beautiful smile again. Sam you are loved always. Seester.
Gina Saenz
October 12, 2012
Wow primo it's another year without you and now Tia Frances is up there with you. I have your picture in my kitchen and I see you and Tia everyday. You may be gone but definitely not forgotten. Love and miss you a lot.
October 12, 2012
its that time of the year..our lives are changing Tuko. we lost tia and i am lost once again. You were right brother "i'm never going to be the same without you." time doesn't heal the hole in my heart doesn't close. wha ti would give to see your smile just once.
like i promised i'm keeping you alive and not ready to let go. love you and miss you sooo much. seeester.
July 28, 2012
Good morning
I have S.A.M. today...
Your on my mind and heavy is my heart
Anna
October 6, 2011
Here i am sitting at this stupid computer looking at your picture and missing you. of all the days Sam you got a letter in the mail today. i wonder if that was you doing your usual stuff. LOL
funny thing is everyone called to check on me today.. and today was easy it was 2 days ago that almost killed me. i have that sunday afternoon when you came home and we talked aoubt the frogs and riding our bikes in the rain. as you always said to me." i will always be around and you will watch over me. its not easier this year either.. but i will make sure your amazing personality and charm will be remembered.
I always think about you.. i love and miss you my brother.
Rest in Peace...your sister
There's that irresistible smile.
Candace Rollins
November 17, 2010
Candace Rollins
November 17, 2010
Sam,
I've been sitting at this computer for hours, searching your name to get in touch only to come across this heartbreaking news that I will not only not be able to say hello but that I am 2 years too late to say goodbye.
I have thought of you countless times over the years. I will never forget the road trip I took with you and my mom Christmas of 2004 when we met your family.
You will forever be in my heart and thoughts.
Gina Saenz
October 6, 2010
Today is another year gone by primo and you are still very well missed. I know you are up there keeping and eye on all of us. I can be sitting at home or anywhere and i start to cry thinking about how much i miss and love you. I know one thing is for sure we have plenty of memories to remember and share. But I know God took you from us for a reason, and that you are up there watching over us all.... I Love you Primo
Don Ruthrauff
October 6, 2010
Sam, remember that CB I gave you when you left San Antonio? Man, I wish I could talk to you on that thing. I guess its time to let you go, but you'll never be forgotten. Perhaps we'll meet up again on the other side. That would be nice.
Jr Quiroz
October 6, 2010
Hey Cuz it still seems like yestuday when you gave me that black eye, i really miss you alot, the memories will stay in my heart forever as well as the Love we all have for you. You keep doing what you have done best in the past couple of years, watching over us, I believe thats why the good Lord took you, because He felt that you were the best Man for the job... Love You Cuz
Gina Saenz
October 4, 2010
Well another year is coming that we don't have you and i think of you everyday cousin, and i miss you so much. It has been so hard for all of us but as we remember all those times i just put a smile and say that's my cuz.... I cherish all the times we spent together and remember that smile you had on your face for all of us. We do have alot of memories to never forget you. So you keep an eye on all of us and I know one thing is for sure we will see you someday. I will always love you and for sure you will never be forgotten....Love You Cuz...
May 1, 2010
Sam,
my best friend i miss you!
i have the good and bad days... i know you watch over me and i can hear you now... "enough already."
its hard to loose that someone in your life thats the other half of you.
i miss our "bonding" as you called it.
i found tapes of you the other day, your smile, laugh and teasing me.
you are alive in my heart and my memories live strong.
Tuko i will always love you.
sister
April 26, 2010
Dearest "Tuko" my brother,
I often think of the memories we made as children to our adult life. the smiles u put on my children's faces..the laughter we shared.. the way you could count on my wife Melissa for time, things u needed because u were my brother she would'nt refuse you. we miss you brother. I'm glad ur in a better place not suffering here on earth. from time to time look in on mom bro she misses u dearly..
your memory will be cherished within our hearts..luv u always, ur family & bro "Indio"
Don Ruthrauff
November 13, 2009
Sam, I was thinking of you today, remembering when you worked with me at ATT in San Antonio. I decided to search for you on line How sad to finally find you only to hear you've passed. Godspeed, Sam, you're remembered, Don
Marselo "Chelo" Barriga
October 9, 2009
Sometimes words and memories are so easily thought of when one has much time alone on there hands with extensive travel as I do Tuko. Within this past year of your death brother I find myself whether it be driving or flying where I drift off thinking of what times we had. Whether it was good or bad, I still enjoyed the memory. All though we may have looked at life in a different aspect, we had no problem throw'n a few back when we hung out.
Life is short as God has proved to us. Wishing we would know back then what we know now. I believe perhaps you had the right idea on enjoying life and being laid back. With more of a desire to just hang out with your family or friends.
I think back and fill like arguing the fact that you were cheated on life, but in the end your just beginning!
So as I close this note to you brother,I know you are watching over us all and enjoying what we long for. Keep the beer cold and room for us all. See you soon, Love You Tuko! Your Brother,
natalie gavaldon
October 8, 2009
Tuko,its been around a year now that we havent seen you! miss ya cuz!!!!im going to miss the family reunions and how we would fight for the trophy!...and also seeing you at my moms work! well take care i nkow your watching over all of us ...we miss and love you cuz your always with us and never forget that!...
Natalie Gavaldon
Joe Gavaldon
October 8, 2009
Well, primo it has been a year, alot of things went wrong since you been gone. Somethings have gone good and bad but hey, if there is still chances in life, might as well take what ever comes at you right? Well, I did primo, so far so good, no complaints here hey, but just do us all a favor, if you can guide us in the right direction do it, and protect us all from harm, and really watch my back, and be the shadow that takes care of me and the rest of the family. Take care cuz, see you someday......LOVE YOU MAN.... Joe M. Gavaldon
October 6, 2009
Well, Sam...It seems like you have been gone alot longer than a year.This year has really drug by without you.
I still think about you every day and miss you. I think you finally completed everything that God had for you to do. I look forward to the day we meet again in Heaven. Dont give em too hard a time up there!
Your friend...Jeff
Gina Saenz
October 6, 2009
Today is a year that we lost you. It has been a tough year for us. I have missed you dearly and think of you everyday. I know you are up there watching over us and taking care of us. You will never be forgotten thats for sure to many of us love you to let that happen. I Love and miss you alot primo. Gina
Sal Quiroz
October 2, 2009
Primo, you will never be forgotten you will always be missed and I will always have a special place in my heart for you. There will be a day when we meet again, you will be in my prayers. Watch over us, your cuz Jr. Q
Gina Saenz
October 1, 2009
Wow cousin its been almost a year since we lost you. I think of you every day. I don't know where to begin all I know it has been a very hard year not having you here. I missed you for our birthday's, the phone calls i would get. I wanted so bad to get my phone call but i know it was impossible I wanted my phone to ring and be able to hear your voice but it didn't. I know now you are in heaven with all our family we have lost watching over us all. I still say you were to young to leave and i know God does things for a reason. I miss you and always will and I will think of you everyday like i always do and i look at your picture and pictures of me and you at one of our birthday parties and i really miss that. I Love You... Your cousin Gina
Lupe Holguin
October 1, 2009
My mijo Tuko
You touched our hearts in so many ways good or bad. But we loved you just the way you were. I miss your massages on my head and neck. I miss your laugh and most of all I miss you. When I see a white pigeon I say to myself he's her visiting me. You will have my prayers forever....Tia Lupe
October 1, 2009
i love you sam
DANNY QUIROZ
October 1, 2009
many memories of you cuz. my favorite was or time in rankin that one summer.a great summer for me .we lived together a couple of time .i was their for you just like you were their for me .i wish you were still here but i guess GOD had other plans for you .i know ill see you again until then i LOVE and MISS YOU very much,DANNY BOY
DANNY QUIROZ
October 1, 2009
many memories of my cuz sambo.we lived together,we helped each other in time of need .you never let me down when i needed you .that summer in rankin ill never forget.i wish you were still here, but i guess GOD had other plans for you .i know ill see you again primo until then I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU .DANNY BOY
DANNY QUIROZ
October 1, 2009
i have lots of memories of you cuz .we lived together spent one crazy summer together .you were always their for me i was their for you i miss you and will never forget the beautiful person you were you will always be in my heart .till the day i see you again i love you .DANNY BOY
Tia Frances Gavaldon
September 26, 2009
We love you and miss you very much. You have touched many hearts. You will be a part of us always Tuko.
Anthony / Fern Rangel
September 26, 2009
Tuko, we shared a lot of good times and have had great memories together.
Your memory will never die because you will always be a part of us. To young to die to old to care. I love You and will miss you very much.
Susan Davis
October 18, 2008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Barriga, Anna, and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I loved Sam, and Jimmy did too. Jimmy passed away on September 16th, and I know what your going through and it is very hard. If you ever want to talk, I'm still here on Kessler. I would have come to Sam's service but just got home last nite, from Houston for 10 days with our oldest son. God Bless you, I know Sam's in Heaven with Mr. Jimmy. I'll miss you Sam, Love your friend Susan Davis
Gina Saenz
October 15, 2008
My cousin, You left us so young and alot of us don't understand why. We just know God does things for a reason. I am gonna miss all the parties we shared, the birthday cards you would send me, and you calling me Roggie. May you rest in peace and I Love and Miss you dearly.
Ashley
October 12, 2008
Stacie and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this hard time. Thank God for family
October 11, 2008
my dear special brother..........
im going insane i miss you already our lives are not the same without you.
you were one of a kind and no one could ever compare to all that you did for us and so many others.
your sister......anna
Susie Navarrete Aguilar
October 10, 2008
I am so sorry to hear that Sam past away. I used to work with him at AT&T and he was a very outgoing person. Unfortunately when the office closed I lost touch with many people at the office. My condolences to you and your family.
Renee Cole
October 9, 2008
Mike and family:
I am so very sorry to hear about your brother's passing. My heart goes out to you, all. You are in my prayers.
Renee
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