Rita Lueras Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rita Lueras (Albuquerque, New Mexico), who passed away, on January 22, 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 Rita Lueras to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Julian Lueras; her grandson Luke Grossetete; and her great grandchildren, Emma Grossetete and Stephen Padilla. She is survived by: her children, Anna Lopez (Joe), Glenda Grossetete (Lawrence), Joe Lueras (Angela) and Juanita Tafoya (George); her grandchild Eightteen; and her siblings, Billy Padilla, Eddie Padilla, Joe Padilla, Bennie Griego, Mabel Cordova and Carolyn Padilla. She is also survived by great-grandchildren; and Three great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 28th 2026 from 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM at the St Anne Church (1400 Arenal Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105). A rosary was held on Wednesday, January 28th 2026 from 8:15 AM to 9:00 AM at the St. Anne Catholic Church (1400 Arenal Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105). A Mass was held on Wednesday, January 28th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the St Anne Church (1400 Arenal Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105). A burial was held on Wednesday, January 28th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mount Calvary Cemetery (1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102).