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Ricardo Alarid Obituary
A memorial Mass to Bless Ricardo's soul will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Las Vegas, N.M. on his birthday July 21, 2020 at 10 a.m. The mass will be broadcast online through Facebook: Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church-LV, NM, on the website oloslasvegas.org or on YouTube Our Lady of Sorrows Las Vegas, NM.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ruperto and Rosita Alarid, his wife Guadalupe Alarid and all of his siblings except for his older brother, Miguel, who survives him. He is also survived by his second wife, Sylvia and her family, his daughters Ana Marie Gonzales (Macario), Rose Gallegos (Alfredo/deceased), Sylvia Garcia (Manuel) and his son Dr. Richard Alarid (Elaine). His grandchildren Alan, Aaron and Alicia Gallegos, Dr. Melissa Garica, Felicia Garcia, Melinda, Anita and Diego Gonzales and Kianna Alarid, his step grandchildren Juan and Jane Montano and Merlinda.
Ricardo loved to work and loved working hard. He worked mainly as a ranch hand. For many years he owned his own herd of cattle. When his parents were alive he was deeply devoted to them and was there to help them and to love and respect them until the day they died. He loved to share stories of growing up on a ranch and loved his family deeply.
During his free time he cut, split and sold wood. He made art out of old barbed wire and wood. He loved spending time on his ranch in Tierra Mote, dressing up and dancing. In his younger days he hunted with his many friends, and rodeoed. He loved our Lord Jesus Christ. Some members of his family believe he may have been accompanied by San Martin de Porres, not known but described by him, in his hour of death.
Memorials can be made in his name to the Our Lady of Sorrows Building Fund in Las Vegas, N.M.
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Michael Lujan
July 21, 2020
I want to give my condolences to Mr. Alarids family. He loved you all very much. Thank you for celebrating a Holy Mass for him on his birthday, he had strong faith. I miss Mr. Alarid very much. We started off becoming friends through our work at the US Forest Service. We became close and to me he was family. I learned so much from him about being a good person and as he would say como los hombres. I plan to try my best to live his consejos and keep his memory with me as Im sure you will do too. He always worked so hard and was firm because he wanted the best for those he loved. God Bless all the Alarid family!
Don Ricardo Alarids friend Mike Lujan
Judy Herrera
July 19, 2020
Dear Alarid Family,
I have many fond memories of the time I spent with Rose and Sylvia at your house. I always felt welcome there. Thank you all.
In deepest sympathy,
Judy Cde Baca-Herrera
Donald S Guerin III
July 18, 2020
My sincere condolences to Everyone!
Robert B. Gardea
July 17, 2020
I was curious about finding ancestor names of mine and extented relatives. My grandmothers sister was married to a Alberto Alarid they lived in Pueblo, Co. My grandmothers sisters name was Delfinia. We used to visit them alot in the 50's. Our family my grandmother moved to Denver in the 40's . They all lived in Mora before moving up north . I remember Alberto he used to chew tobacco. I see the resemblance in your father and Alberto. My grandmother & Delfinia's mother was Elisa Lefebre . The Alarid family still reside in Pueblo & Mora . Years have driven us apart but, the 1950's was a great time visiting each other . I am 70 years old . My mother maiden name was Tapia . My grandfather Bernabe was born inWagon Mound . I am trul.y sorry for your your loss but i can tell you will cherish your fathers memories for ever ....Benny Gardea
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