Amabe Garduno

Al Garduno, age 66, of Nambe, NM passed away on May 13, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, NM after an illness. We was pre-deceased by his parents Amabe and Bernie Garduno, Sister, Frances Martinez, nephew, Rick Sanchez and brothers-in-law Larry Naranjo, and Robert Martinez. Al is survived by siblings; Lourdes (Gilbert) Sanchez, Lola (Albert) Trjuillo, Lalo Garduno, Genevieve Naranjo, Susie (Lloyd) Maestas. He is also survived by uncle, aunts, nephews, nieces and many cousins. Al proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 thru 1972 during which time he was stationed in Clovis, NM and Seoul, Korea. While in the Air Force he served as an air-traffic controller. After his military service, he was a car salesman for various automobile dealerships and also worked in retail and construction. Al loved deer hunting, western music and spending time with cousins and friends. Al especially loved Nambe. Al loved and appreciated all of his nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Special thanks to all who were part of his life. Services will be Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pojoaque. A visitation will take place at 9:30 am. A rosary will be recited at 10:00 am. The eulogy will be at 10:30 am. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at 1:30 pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.