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Francisco Saavedra Obituary
Francisco (Frank) A. Saavedra, age 77, born in, Luis Lopez, NM, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 , surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Mr. Saavedra is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Saavedra-Mendez and husband, Julio, Karen Warnock and husband, Vance, Valerie Saavedra; brothers, Florencio (twin) Saavedra and wife, Juanita, and Ignacio Saavedra; grandchildren, Julio Mendez, Kiko Mendez, Natalia Mendez, Kassidi Gilgenast and husband, Erik, Gavin Warnock and wife, Brittany; great-grandchildren, Gwendolyn Warnock and one on the way; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa; parents, Ezequiel and Eloisa Saavedra.
Mr. Saavedra was a Veteran of the United States Army, a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church and an Usher during the 12:15 p.m. Mass. He retired after over thirty years of service with Vulcan Materials, and was known as, "Mr. Fix It". Mr. Saavedra loved his family and friends and was known as a jokester, bringing a smile to everyone's face.
Visitation will be Monday, February 13, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd NW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm. Final visitation will be Tuesday, February 14, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 am with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
The family wishes to give a heartfelt thank you to New Mexico Cancer Center and Compassus Hospice. Please visit
www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com
to sign the guest book.
Arrangements by:
Gabaldon Mortuary Inc.
1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
(505) 243-7861
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Memories and Condolences
for Francisco Saavedra
6 Entries
LOURDES MENDEZ-RODRIGUEZ
February 12, 2017
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT AND STRENGTH IN GODS LOVING ARMS. HE IS AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN WITH THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE. LET US CHERISH HIS MEMORIES AND HIS KINDNESS. LOVE
LOURDES, VERO, KRESHNA, KRISTY AND FAMILY.
Belinda Saavedra-Garza
February 11, 2017
Beth, Karen and Valerie- With heartfelt condolences. We have wonderful memories of Frank and Teresa, enjoying lots of laughs with my parents, Sixto and Juanita. They are all dancing in heaven!
Judy Saavedra Cartmell
February 11, 2017
I bet you are smiling and hugging Teresa and joking around with my dad, Sixto. Rest In Peace. To your girls: treasure your memories of your wonderful father. God bless you all through this tough time.
February 10, 2017
You are "Home" in the arms of the Lord and with your beautiful wife "Together Forever" Thanks for the "Memories " Compadre!!
ou,
Lawrence Rosas and family
February 10, 2017
May you rest in God's hand and peace and condolences to your family and friends
Patti Weaver
February 10, 2017
Rest in peace in the home of God, it was my pleasure to know you. God bless those who will miss you so much.
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