Salvador Carbajal
December 11, 1974 — April 2, 2009
Salvador "Duke" Carbajal, 34, of Las Cruces entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Duke was known by others to be a very kind hearted, fun, and loving person. He enjoyed music, dancing, and was a dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Duke was a person of joy that brought smiles to everyone's face the minute he walked into a room. When spirits were down he was the one tha...
Salvador "Duke" Carbajal, 34, of Las Cruces entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Duke was known by others to be a very kind hearted, fun, and loving person. He enjoyed music, dancing, and was a dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Duke was a person of joy that brought smiles to everyone's face the minute he walked into a room. When spirits were down he was the one that would bring them backup. He will be deeply missed by all his family and many friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife Alma Carbajal and step-daughter Maribel Cordero both of the family home; mother and step-father Angie and Larry Justus of Las Cruces; brother Patrick Carbajal of Las Cruces; sisters Sonya, Laura and Ashley Carbajal all of Las Cruces; nieces and nephews Shawn, Michael, Angelica, Efren Michael, Jonathan, Angel Marie and Jasmine. Salvador was preceded in death by his father Valentin Carbajal and two nieces Tasime and Dashia Carbajal-Barreras. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Getz Funeral Home where a prayer service will follow at 7 PM with Pastor Adam Cantu officiating. A Rosary and Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 6, 2009 at Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church in Hatch, NM with Fr. Ray Flores officiating. Rite of Committal will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery also in Hatch. Serving, as pallbearers will be Tim Benavidez, Robert Rodriguez, Gonzalo Diaz, Efren and Fernando Montes and Joseph Villegas. Honorary Pallbearers are Lonnie Joe Carbajal, Willie and Isaac Villegas. PDF Printable Version
Salvador "Duke" Carbajal, 34, of Las Cruces entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Duke was known by others to be a very kind hearted, fun, and loving person. He enjoyed music, dancing, and was a dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Duke was a person of joy that brought smiles to everyone's face the minute he walked into a room. When spirits were down he was the one that would bring them backup. He will be deeply missed by all his family and many friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife Alma Carbajal and step-daughter Maribel Cordero both of the family home; mother and step-father Angie and Larry Justus of Las Cruces; brother Patrick Carbajal of Las Cruces; sisters Sonya, Laura and Ashley Carbajal all of Las Cruces; nieces and nephews Shawn, Michael, Angelica, Efren Michael, Jonathan, Angel Marie and Jasmine. Salvador was preceded in death by his father Valentin Carbajal and two nieces Tasime and Dashia Carbajal-Barreras. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Getz Funeral Home where a prayer service will follow at 7 PM with Pastor Adam Cantu officiating. A Rosary and Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 6, 2009 at Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church in Hatch, NM with Fr. Ray Flores officiating. Rite of Committal will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery also in Hatch. Serving, as pallbearers will be Tim Benavidez, Robert Rodriguez, Gonzalo Diaz, Efren and Fernando Montes and Joseph Villegas. Honorary Pallbearers are Lonnie Joe Carbajal, Willie and Isaac Villegas. PDF Printable Version
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