Dedie Marquez

Dedie Marquez, 75 of Albuquerque, NM was called home to rest on May 21, 2017. She was born May 28, 1941 in Ojo Feliz, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Rosie Vigil of Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gabe Marquez of Albuquerque, NM; four sons, Carlos Marquez and wife, Roma of Rio Rancho NM, Anthony Marquez and wife, Annette of Chandler AZ, Robert Marquez and wife, Pamela of Albuquerque, NM, Orlando “OJ” Marquez and wife, Maria Marcela of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Ashley Marquez, Robert “RJ” Marquez, Roman Marquez, Donovan Marquez, Isaiah Marquez, Ina Lopez, Celia Marquez, and Orlando Marquez; sisters, Viola Gurule and husband, Harold, Yolanda Alvarado and husband, Albert, and Lucille Baca; brother, Rudy Vigil and wife, Loretta; and many dear friends.

Pallbearers will be Vicente Alvarado, Diego Baca, Dominic Raimondi, RJ Marquez, Roman Marquez, Donovan Marquez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Donald Gurule, Eddy Vigil Jr, and Isaiah Marquez.

Friends may visit Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 6:00 p.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Mary Virgin Catholic Church, 9502 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. A Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m.

Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., also at Nativity of the Blessed Mary Virgin Catholic Church. Interment will take place Friday, May 26, 2017, 9:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Known to many as “Momma Marquez” She was the Great Care Taker and a 2nd mother to many. She was the rock of the Marquez family, the Queen of our Hearts, The Original Boss lady, and loved by all those who knew her. She was the ULTIMATE Team mom with all of the sporting events her sons participated in and there was never a kid that she didn’t treat like one of her own. Once her grandchildren arrived, her focus switched to supporting them in all of their activities. Throughout all of her years she welcomed anyone to her home, made sure they were fed and never hesitated to let you know when you were acting like a “donkey.”

What began as frequent visits to Larry’s Drive In and a memorable “tip” to our mother where she was a carhop, evolved to 53 years of marriage to the love of her life, Gabe. Through thick and thin, in good times and bad, deployments abroad, their love never faded. It was that love and commitment that she instilled in all of our hearts that will be passed on for generations.