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Riverside Funeral Home - Los Lunas
Richard Allen Braden
November 15th, 1979 - March 14th, 2025
Richard (Allen) Braden, 45 Husband, Father, Papa, Son, Brother, Uncle, Brother-in-Law and Friend passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Bosque Farms, NM. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 15, 1979.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 25 years, Virginia Braden. His amazing children, AJ Braden, Allena and Jared Melanson. Grandbaby, Cierra Melanson (His Sugarpie). Parents; Morgan and Davene Braden. Grandma Aura Jensen. Siblings; Kristopher and Jennifer Braden, Kaylene and Erik Lujan, Jerry Holder and Regina Dewey. Father-in-law; Jerry Holder Sr. Nieces and Nephews; Tyler, Brylie, Asher and Chloe Holder, Bella and Marcus Lujan, Kaje Braden, Kaylee Turner, Alexis Dewey, Brianna Bogle, Nevaeh Guerrero and Messiah. His fur-babies; Wrangler, Dodger, Hunter and Mini. Friends that are Family; Jennifer Turner, Nick Mayberry, Chase and Daniel Guerrero, Matt Nasont, Slade Bogle. And many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his Grandpa Richard Braden, Grandma Harriett Braden, Grandpa David Jensen and Niece Cierra MacDougall.
Allen’s life was marked by love, laughter and devotion. He was a devoted husband and father; he never missed a single sporting event. Stepped up when no one else would, to be coach, troop leader, friend and helper and he loved all of it! Could never go anywhere without knowing someone and would talk for at least 10 minutes. Began his career as a Balloon repairman at a young age and continued for 25 years but was involved in ballooning since he was a child. He met a lot of great people from all over the world and was able to travel all over the U.S and a special trip to Taiwan. He had a passion for cars which he shared with both of his children. He lived for laughter and had the best smile, that you couldn't help but smile or laugh just seeing it. Whether it was jumping out to scare you or being a goofball on the dance floor he always made us laugh.
He was an amazing, one-of-a-kind man that will be missed by all who knew him.
We will be celebrating Allen’s life on April 25, 2025, at 2 pm.
Rainbow Ryders, 5601 Eagle Rock Ave NE Albuquerque NM 87113.
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Since 1994, New Mexico families have turned to Riverside Funeral Home in Los Lunas for compassionate, economical arrangements. Our comfortable facility has a peaceful chapel with complete audio-visual support for memorials and life celebrations. Allow our devoted bilingual staff and certified celebrants to help you create a meaningful farewell that aligns with your faith, culture, and beliefs. For your convenience, we offer online arrangements that you can make from the comfort of your home. Riverside has relationships with local cemeteries and can facilitate a graveside service, whether you choose burial or cremation. Our mission is to help you through this challenging time with affordable, respectful care....
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