Nick Baldonado, Jr.

BALDONADO - Nick Baldonado, Jr., age 56, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, fiancé, and friend, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 9, 2011. Nick was a life long resident of Placitas, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, Nick Baldonado, Sr.; sister, Beatrice Anne Baldonado; and brother, Baby Baldonado. Nick is survived by his loving mother, Dionela “Dee” and step-father Andres Almeida; his sons, Brian Baldonado of Los Lunas, Brandon Baldonado and wife Felicia also of Los Lunas, and Nicholas Baldonado of Placitas; his grandchildren, Allysa, Shane, Serenity, Matias, Christopher, Audrianna, Alex, Destiny, Matthew and Rebecca; his sole mate of 24 years, Diane Mize; step-daughters, Laura and husband Thomas, Amy and husband Paul; his loving brothers and sisters, Lorraine and husband Juan, Orcelia and husband Martin, Moises and wife Diddi, Anthony, Gary and wife Weda, and Beatrice Baldonado all of Placitas, NM; other numerous relatives and an endless number of friends. Nick will be greatly missed by all. Visitations will be Friday, April 15, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services - Almeda Mortuary, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at San Antonio Mission in Placitas, NM. Inurnment will follow at the Placitas Catholic Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Zeke Quintana, Dave Espinoza, Leonard Gurule, Manny Nieto, LeRoy Vigil III, and Rick Gonzales Jr. Honorary Bearers will be all his brothers and sisters. Nick’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160