Rita Marie Salazar's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Rita Marie Salazar

June 1, 1941 - July 28, 2025 (84 years old)

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Rita Marie Salazar's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Rita Marie Salazar

June 1, 1941 - July 28, 2025 (84 years old)

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Rita Marie Salazar Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rita Marie Salazar of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who passed away at the age of 84, on July 28, 2025. 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 Marie Salazar to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Estevan Salazar and Vicenta Salazar; her sons, Frank and Anthony Lucero; her son-in-law Joseph Padilla; her grandchildren, Angela and Charles Humphrey; and her siblings, Emma, Petra, Steven, Alfred and Victor.

She is survived by: her children, Lois Padilla and Rosendo Elebario; her grandchildren, Eliza Lucero, Charlene (Robert Kemper) and Joshua Padilla; her great grandchildren, Annessa, Junior, Sandy, Alexa and Crystal; her sisters, Helen and Rebecca; and her goddaughter Gabby.

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Aug 14

Rosary

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
619 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Thu

Aug 14

Mass

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
619 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Thu

Aug 14

Burial

Mt. Calvary Cemetery
1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Thu

Aug 14

Reception

Loyal Order of Moose Lodge
2121 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

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