Juana Pavia, age 72, born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 18, 2026. Juana is survived by her three children, Sandra Pavia, Roel Pavia, Yvette Galaviz and husband, Jon; grandchildren, Daniel Aragon, Roel Pavia Jr., Javier Pavia, Diego Pavia, Makayla Paco, Mia Castillo, Andre Martin, and Abrielle Pavia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Pavia. Visitation will be held at Grace Church 1700 Atrisco Dr. NW, 87105, on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00a.m. with a Celebration of Life at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Fairview Memorial Cemetery 700 Yale Blvd SE. Pallbearers will be, Daniel Aragon, Roel Pavia, Roel Pavia Jr., Javier Pavia, Diego Pavia, and Andre Martin. Honorary Pallbearer will be Raul Hernandez.
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