Manuel Mariano Blea

February 9, 1935 ~ May 20, 2022 (age 87)

Obituary

Manuel Mariano Blea went to be with our Lord on May 20, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Filiberto and Rose Blea Wife: Rebecca S. Blea and kids: Mark Anthony Blea, Nadine Rebecca Vallez, Marilyn Ruby Madrid and Grandson Matthew Madrid. Mr. Blea is survived by his sons Manuel Blea Jr., Victor Blea, Arthur Blea and wife Shirley Blea, sister: Rita Atencio and husband Carlos Atencio, grandchildren: Yvonne Castillo Husband Gregory Castillo, Johnny Vallez, Dominic Vallez Wife Letty Vallez, Manuel Blea III wife Sara Blea, Steven Blea, Jessica Blea, Arthur Blea Jr. wife Monique Blea, Kimberly Blea, Paul Madrid wife Theresa Madrid and Rebecca Madrid, Dominic Blea, Miranda Blea along with 24 great-grandchildren. Manuel Blea had a varied career as service member in the US Airforce as a Staff Sgt, business owner and worked at Walgreens for many years. 

Manuel Blea’s Celebration will begin on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Salazar Mortuary on 400 Third St SW. The Life Celebration Service will begin with a Rosary at 8:00 a.m. mass followed by a Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Dominic Blea, Arthur Blea Jr., Johnny Vallez, Damien Blea, Manuel Blea III and Paul Madrid. Honorary pallbearers are Dominic Vallez, Steven Blea, Carlito Blea.

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Services

VISITATION

Wednesday

May 25, 2022

7:30 AM

Salazar Mortuary

400 Third St. SW

Albuquerque, NM 87102

ROSARY

Wednesday

May 25, 2022

8:00 AM

Salazar Mortuary

400 Third St. SW

Albuquerque, NM 87102

SERVICE

Wednesday

May 25, 2022

8:30 AM

Salazar Mortuary

400 Third St. SW

Albuquerque, NM 87102

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Wednesday

May 25, 2022

11:00 AM

Santa Fe National Cemetery

501 N Guadalupe St

Santa Fe, NM 87501