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William Laredo Obituary
William B. Laredo, born December 19, 1937, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2017. He served with the Air Force, Air National Guard U.S., 150th Tactical Fighter Group during the Vietnam War from 1968-1969 and was honorably discharged. He retired from a 37 year career in the Air National Guard at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM with the ranking of Master Sergeant and appointment to First Sergeant. William received numerous awards and honors including a Bronze Star, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, Small Arms Marksmanship Expert, Rifle, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross and a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
William is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Mary Jo Laredo; son, Robert Laredo; son, Anthony Laredo and granddaughter, Brittney Jelly; daughter, Theresa Laredo-Garcia and son-in-law, Phillip Garcia and granddaughters, Victoria Garcia, Monica Alaniz and Christina Landron; daughter, Susan Sedillo and son-in-law, Raymond Sedillo and grandchildren, Antoinette Duniphan, Stephanie Davalos, Jennifer Sedillo, Daniel Sedillo, and Isaiah Sedillo; daughter, Vanessa Ownbey and son-in-law, Dr. Timothy Ownbey and grandchildren, Millicent Martin, Joshua Ownbey, Alexandria Ownbey and Jadon Ownbey; eight great-grandchildren, Mattasin, Drew, Cain, Alina, Kade, Avi, Emmett and Dane; and two sisters, Barbara Centeno, Hope Bruno and brother-in-law, Nick Saavedra. He is preceded in death by his parents, Doroteo and Elena Laredo; brothers, Fred, Fernando and Richard Laredo; and his sisters, Elvira Gutierrez, Consuelo Lovato, Mary Griego, Helen Varela & Natalie Lopez.
His beaming smile, immense love for family and service to our country will never be forgotten.
Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 8, 2017, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family Parish, 562 Atrisco Dr. SW. Interment will take place Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 1:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for William at
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Dena Gonzalez
July 27, 2017
Mr Laredo you are truly going to be missed by each and everyone that has been blessed to have you in their lives. My sincere condolences to the entire Laredo family especially Maryjo and Robert.
Say hello to my Dad up in heaven...
July 8, 2017
With our sincere condolences to all family!
BIll you helped at St Edwins Parish whenever you were needed and always with that smile,
You had such devotion to your faith! Those rewards are with you in heaven!
Raymond & Margaret
Sapnchez
July 7, 2017
How does one say goodbye to you ?Thank you for always loving my boys like your own when they lost their own dad .I know that if there is any way ,Ray will be greeting you home .We will always love you!Josie Mackessy
Lillian Listy
July 7, 2017
I'm going to miss you Uncle Mickey, you always treated me as part of the family. Aunt MaryJo and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Mickey was one of the nicest man I have ever met in my life and that is why I know he is seated on the right hand of our father.
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Marie at. Kfcu
July 7, 2017
Mr Laredo and I had some great small conversations, I will surely miss him. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Edward and Eva Crespin
July 7, 2017
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. What a special friend.
Victoria
July 6, 2017
We love you Grandpa and miss you so much.
Shooting for the Conceal Carry Course we took together
Victoria Garcia
July 6, 2017
Playing with great-grandson Dane
Victoria Garcia
July 6, 2017
Victoria Garcia
July 6, 2017
75th Birthday
Victoria Garcia
July 6, 2017
Father Bill Sanchez
July 6, 2017
I was Pastor of Saint Edwin Parish in Albuquerque from June 2001 thru January 2016. Bill attended mass daily at Saint Edwin, very rarely missing. Bill was a deeply Spiritual man, very humble and full of the Lord's Joy and Love for his family, friends and even strangers. I never encountered Bill without being blessed by his smile and respect. Bill was proud of his roots in Tucumcari, New Mexico and we often talked about High School game scores with the Santa Rosa Lions where my parents were from. All of Bill's fellow Airmen who served with him in Viet Nam during the Tet Offensive spoke of Bill's strong sense of Obligation to Duty, his very welcomed sense of humor and kindness, and his unbelievable metabolism that won him the nickname: Horse. They said that Bill could eat a lot and never gain weight. Bill had many talents and gifts, and was always ready to help the parish with any mechanical electrical problems. I absolutely have no doubt that Bill is making Heaven more Brilliant with Light and Joy, I worry now if the Tucumcari Rattlers High School Team will ever again loose to the Santa Rosa Lions!
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