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Raphael Varela Obituary
Pecos-Raphael Gene Varela of Pecos, New Mexico, passed away on December 31, 2025.
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Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Funeral Services, 2400 Southern Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.
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Mary Helen Gonzales- Ortiz
January 14, 2026
Dear family of Gene
My condolences on your loss of such a unique and happy man .
I'll never forget that he told me I was not a teacher; I was an educator! His mother had instilled the difference.
I appreciated his compliment and ever since then , I proudly say,
I am an educator!
You will be missed .
God bless your family and comfort you .
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DRVL
January 8, 2026
God bless you Uncle Gene. You will be sorely misssed.
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