Albert Z. Saavedra

SAAVEDRA-Albert, age 83, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Sunday April 19, 2009. Albert was born to Cresencio and Margarita (Zamora) Saavedra on August 29, 1925; He was a loyal member of the American Legion and parishioner of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Albert was a devoted husband to Bessie and loving father to Diana Martinez and husband Daniel, Joanna Rael, Alberta Crespin and husband Margarito, Elizabeth Saavedra and godfather to Joseph Moya and wife Karen, 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother Fidel Saavedra and wife Felicita, sisters Erlinda Trujillo and husband Louie, Anna Lovato, and sister-in-law Mary Ann Saavedra as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Albert is preceded in death by brothers Cresencio Saavedra and wife Ramona and Edmundo Saavedra. Albert was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, friend and a man who lived his life always being mindful of others needs. Pallbearers will be Jerry Rael, Albert Crespin, Bryan Crespin, Daniel Martinez, Cresencio Saavedra, and Stephen Romero. Albert's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188