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Willie Garley Obituary

Willie Garley

Guillermo (Willie) Garley, age 84, born in Torreon, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. Mr. Garley is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-two years, Reina Garley, their children, Suzanne Nevarez and husband, Felipe, Robert Garley and Christine, Cathy Chavez and husband, Ray; grandchildren, Erica Lynn Garley, Vincent Martinez, Crystal Garley, Felipe Nevarez, Amber Garley, Isaac Nevarez and Lisha, Rayanna Chavez and Kyle, Elizabeth Nevarez, Alyssa Martinez and husband Moses; sister-in-law, Frances Garley. Mr. Garley was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Claudita Garley and his siblings. Mr. Garley spent his entire career as a truck driver. He was a devoted member of the local Teamsters Union with a perfect record for 33 years. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Harmony Home Health Care and to his nurses,

Tamar and Sabrina for their loving care. A visitation will be Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at San Jose Mission Catholic Church, 2110 Los Luceros Rd. NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Felipe Nevarez, Isaac Nevarez, Elias Garley, Pete Garley, Teddy Sanchez and Nash Baca. Please visit:

www.gabaldonmortuary.net to sign the guest book.

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Published by Albuquerque Journal on Feb. 7, 2019.

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Lawrence Segura

May 4, 2020

Thank you Mr. Garley for sharing your wonderful Family with us.
God Bless You,

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Segura

February 8, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to the family. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2. And May the beautiful hope of everlasting life give you comfort. -1 John 17:30

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times that you shared together. May our loving Heavenly Father provide you with the comfort and support that you need during this difficult time. (Psalm 145:18, 19) Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences goes out to the family.

S W

February 7, 2019

When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure,may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of peace and comfort during this most difficult time. My deepest condolences to the family.

Earnie Ray

February 6, 2019

My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return your loved ones who passed away in death . 1 Thessalonians 4 : 13 , 14

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