Dorella Frances Grabowski Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 20, 2025, Dorella Frances Grabowski of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away. 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, Antonio "Tony" Sandoval and Dora Sandoval; her parents-in-law, Gus and Ruth Grabowski; her aunt Mercedes "Yelles" Baca; her sister Priscilla Chavez; her sister-in-law Gerry Sandoval; her nephews, George Chavez and Paul Tafoya; and her stepmother-in-law Trudi Grabowski.
She is survived by: her husband Gale Grabowski; her children, Nathan Grabowski and Samantha Grabowski; her siblings, Rey Sandoval, Lucia Turner and Al Sandoval (Lorraine); and her siblings-in-law, Gary Grabowski (Debbie), Charmaine Grabowski and Greg Grabowski (Adrienne). She is also survived by several nieces, nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the St. Jude of Thaddeus Catholic Church (5712 Paradise Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114). A rosary was held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the same location. A Mass was held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Vista Verde Memorial Cemetery (4310 Sara Rd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124).
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society, specifically for Pancreatic Cancer Research, https://www.cancer.org.
