Clarita Leija's obituary , Passed away on June 2, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Clarita Leija

May 15, 1933 - June 2, 2025 (92 years old)

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Clarita Leija's obituary , Passed away on June 2, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Clarita Leija

May 15, 1933 - June 2, 2025 (92 years old)

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Clarita Leija Obituary

In loving memory of Clarita Leija of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who departed this world on June 2, 2025 at the age of 92. Clarita leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leopoldo Candelaria and Elena Candelaria; her husband John Leija; her grandchildren, Kenneth Leija, Marcus Leija and Terese Padilla; and her great grandchild Enrique Leija.

She is survived by: her children, Mabel T. Padilla (Norman), John L. "Larry" Leija, David M. Leija (Dorothy), James A. Leija (Alma), Bruce E. Leija, Kenneth J. Leija, Abel B. Leija (Barbara) and Leila A. Leija.

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Sun

June 22

Mass

San Jose Parish
2401 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Mon

June 23

Viewing

Riverside Funeral Home
225 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Tue

June 24

Memorial service

Riverside Funeral Home
225 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Tue

June 24

Mass

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
9502 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Tue

June 24

Burial

Mount Calvary Cemetery
1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Tue

June 24

Viewing

Riverside Funeral Home
225 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

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