Trancito Rael

Trancito Rael, age 84, born in Anton Chico, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 22, 2025. Mr. Rael is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-nine years, Elena; children, Reina Martinez and husband Sabino, Angela Fusco and husband, Rick,Transito Rael and wife, Patricia, Ramona Ponce and husband, Toby, Reymundo Rael and wife, Jillian, Rufina Rael and partner, Tony De Herrera; fourteen grandchildren; five, great-grandchildren; brothers, Ramon Rael and Guermo “Willie” Rael; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in The Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with a Rosary to be recited at 10:00 a.m. burial will follow at Pajarito Cemetery located on the corner of Old Coors and Pajarito SW.