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Gerard Rael Obituary
Mario enjoyed listening & dancing to oldies music with his head phones. He loved shopping at flea markets, thrift stores & Walmart especially in the toy section. He loved anything Star Wars, playing pinball machines, He loved anything Harley Davidson. He loved & collected GI Joes dolls. He loved to go fishing. He devoutly prayed grace at mealtimes. He always attended our Southern Ute Bear Dance to see friends & enjoy fry bread & a bowl of chili. Before he hung up from a phone call he always said, "Lots of Love."
Mario is survived by George Steven Rael/Brother, Theresa Rael/Sister, Joseph "Bowdee" Rael Jr./Brother, Geraldine Rael/Sister, Joseph Earl Head Rael Sr./Father, and numerous Nieces & Nephews.
He is preceded in passing by Corleen "Pinky" Rael/Sister, Patricia Rael/Mother Fernando Head Rael/Uncle, David Rael/Cousin, as well as numerous loss of extended family.
A viewing & a small service for Mario was held at Hood Mortuary on Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Followed by cremation.
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Shannon
January 19, 2025
He was such a a nice man. Always said hello. We are going to miss having him as our neighbor. May he rest in peace
Lisa Marie
January 13, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss. Mario was a very sweet person. He once said to a male neighbor who was being unkind to me, "You leave her alone, she has a red candy heart!" :) I´ll always remember him for that. I was sad when he moved out of the apartment complex where we lived. He always had a friendly Hello when he saw me. He is missed.
Christel, Antonio, Victor, and Cortez
January 5, 2025
So honored you were our uncle. Blessed to have the memories that we do with you..(Lots of Love!!)Your niece Christel & nephew's Antonio, Victor, Çortez
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