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Stella Buster Obituary
Stella R. Buster beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on February 7, 2024. She was born in Albuquerque NM to Ignacio and Rebecca Rodulfo on January 29, 1926. She was reunited in death with her loving husband of 28 years, Ralph G. Buster.
She is survived by her daughter Patricia Silva and her sons Reuben Villanueva Jr. (Terry), Dennis Villanueva (Rita), David Villanueva (Terri) and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her beloved son Michael and his son Jason.
Stella enjoyed gardening, reading her Bible, playing the piano, writing to friends and most of all being with her family. She also volunteered at the Kirtland AFB Thrift Shop for over 25 years.
Memorial services will be held March 1, 2024 at10:00AM Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE. Please visit our online guestbook at RiversideFunerals.com.
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