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Raymond Mendez Obituary

Raymond Mendez



Raymond Mendez a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Raymond also served in the United States Army. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents Felipe and Dionisia Mendez, his wife Stella of 35 years, daughters Patricia Mendez and Margaret Widener. Brothers Joquin Cardona, Alcadio Mendez and Robert Mendez. Sisters Antonia Chavez and Albina Silva. Raymond is survived by sons Nestor Mendez and wife Stella, Jake Mendez and wife Connie, David Mendez and his partner Sharon. Daughter Armida Zamora and husband Edward. Sister Nellie Cisneros and son in law Steve Widener. 11 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 9:00 a.m. at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Nestor Mendez, Jacob Mendez, Joseph Mendez, Felipe Mendez,Nestor Mendez Jr. and Edward Zamora. Honorary pallbearers will be Jake Mendez, Brandon Mendez and Felipe Mendez Jr., Nestor (lil dude) Mendez. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Raymond's name to The Alzheimer's Association New Mexico Chapter.

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Published by Albuquerque Journal on Jan. 22, 2020.

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armida zamora

February 3, 2023

Daddy I cant believe that it has been 3 years that you have been gone...
Miss you so much but know you are happy in Heaven with Mom, Patsy and Margaret and your mom, dad, brothers and sisters.

Andrew Cardona

January 30, 2020

From your extended family in Florida, so sad to hear about the passing of uncle Raymond. All of us here in Florida send our prayers and thoughts. Uncle Raymond will live forever in our memories. God Bless.
Andrew and Virginia Cardona and family

Laura LaCour-Johnson

January 24, 2020

Sorry to hear about your Dad. May he rest in peace. Our sincere sympathies from your LaCour family. God bless!

Noel Gutierrez

January 22, 2020

It was nice working with you Ray. You will be missed. Prayers for you and your family. Always Noel Gutierrez

John & Linda Sedillos

January 22, 2020

Raymond was a kind , loving person who loved his Family and was very proud of them We were always impressed by his annual Christmas Family Party , which he Sponsored from his Home, it was an honor to be invited to this Party , as we were God Bless Raymond, Eternal Rest Grant unto him oh Lord you will Always be in our Prayers, LOve & Prayers , John & Linda

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