Richard Ballejos

Richard Ballejos (44) sadly passed away on the morning of July 3,2024.

 He was born on March 3, 1980, in Albuquerque, NM and was a local to the South Valley. He is survived by his son Leonardo Richard Ballejos, his soulmate Edwina (Shorte) Riboni, step kids Cruzita, Sapphire and Fabian, his grand-daughter Gianna (Gigi), his in-laws Armando and Julie Riboni, his brother Elijio (Bibo) Ballejos, sister Sonia and husband John Zamora. Richard also left behind many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Richard is preceded in death by his Father and Mother Leo and Maria Ballejos, older brothers Leonardo (Nardo) Ballejos and Luciano (Chano) Ballejos and his son Richard (baby Richard). Richard was a quiet, kind hardworking man. He cared deeply about his family and was always there if something needed fixing. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. 

A rosary/mass will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 10am. At the Holy Spirit Cathedral. Burial will follow at the Punta De Aqua Community Cemetery.