Rafael Olivas Castillo Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rafael Olivas Castillo of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who passed away, on March 9, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rafael Olivas Castillo to show support.

He is survived by: his wife Guadalupe; his children, Ubaldo Olivas, Huber Olivas (Aimee) and David Olivas; and his siblings, Manuel Olivas, Gonzalo Olivas, Rosa Olivas, Teresa Olivas, Jose Angel Olivas, Martin Olivas, Luz Elva Olivas and Mario Olivas. He is also survived by six grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gabaldon Mortuary

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Tue

Mar 17

Visitation

Gabaldon Memorial Chapel
1000 Old Coors Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

Tue

Mar 17

Rosary

Gabaldon Mortuary
1000 Old Coors Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

Wed

Mar 18

Visitation

San Jose Catholic Church
2401 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Wed

Mar 18

Mass

San Jose Catholic Church
2401 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Wed

Mar 18

Burial

Sunset Memorial Cemetery
924 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107

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