RAUL PANDO JR. age 59, of Albuquerque and formerly of Anthony, NM entered eternal life on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born June 13, 1965, in El Paso, TX to Maria Ignacia Muela and Raul Pando Sr. Before, Raul relocated to Albuquerque he was employed for El Paso Sands and Jobe Concrete.  He also worked for Freeway Inn in the maintenance department. Raul was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Survivors include his only son, Marcos Pando Gallegos of Albuquerque; a brother, Humberto Pando of Anthony NM; 2 sisters, Elsa Pando, of El Paso, TX, and Lorena Morales also of Anthony, NM. Other survivors include 4 nephews, Ricardo Morales Jr., Humberto Pando-Ruacho II, Daniel Pando-Ruacho and Sergio Pando-Ruacho: 2 nieces, Marissa Morales, and Stefany Morales. He was preceded in death by parents, Raul, and Maria Ignacia Pando; brother, Sergio Pando; brother-in-law, Ricardo Morales and a sister-in-law, Leticia R. Pando.

Visitation for Raul will begin at 10 AM Monday January 13, 2025, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 224 Lincoln Street in Anthony with the Prayer Vigil at 10:30 AM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately thereafter. At his request cremation will follow and Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date at the Anthony Community Cemetery.

Serving as casket bearers will be Marcos Pando-Gallegos, Ricardo Morales Jr., Humberto Pando, Humberto, and Sergio Pando-Ruacho and Marissa Morales.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapel of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, 527-2222. Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com