Rita Alicia Lujan

Rita Alicia Lujan obituary, Albuquerque, NM

Rita Alicia Lujan

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Mar

10

Visitation

7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

St. Anne Catholic Church

1400 Arenal Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

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Mar

10

Rosary

8:15 a.m.

St. Anne Catholic Church

1400 Arenal Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

10

Service

9:00 a.m.

St. Anne Catholic Church

1400 Arenal Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

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Gabaldon Mortuary

Rita Lujan Obituary

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Rita Alicia Lujan, age 90, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 24, 2026. Rita is survived by her husband of seventy-one years, Frank Lujan; her children, Daniel Lujan and wife, Maria, and Aurora Lujan; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Loretta Lujan; sons, Frank Jr., Robert, and John; grandsons, Joseph, Nicolas and Matthew. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church 1400 Arenal Rd. SW with a Rosary to be recited at 8:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow the services at Sunset Memorial Cemetery 924 Menaul Blvd NE.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

10

Visitation

7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

St. Anne Catholic Church

1400 Arenal Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

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Mar

10

Rosary

8:15 a.m.

St. Anne Catholic Church

1400 Arenal Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

10

Service

9:00 a.m.

St. Anne Catholic Church

1400 Arenal Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Gabaldon Mortuary