Rebecca Rael, 91, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on September 18, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Amado Rael. She is survived by her children, Steve Rael of Albuquerque, Rubana Montoya (+Rudy) of Arroyo Hondo, Elaine Vigil (Arnold) of Albuquerque, Rudy Rael of Arroyo Hondo and Ray Rael (Jeanette) of Ranchos de Taos. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, brothers, Tony Medina (Odila) and Juan Medina (Beatrice), sisters, Beatrice Gonzales, Della Smith (Jim) and Ursula Romo and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on September 19, 2007 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Arroyo Hondo. Funeral mass was held on September 20, 2007 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church interment followed at Santa Fe National Cemetery.