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Ramon "chick" Preciado

Ramon "chick" Preciado

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Ramon "Chick" Preciado, 78, of Santa Fe, passed away October 21, 2008.

Chick was born in Sonora, Arizona in 1930. In 1960 he moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico, where he worked as a machinist in the labs and performed in musical theater. Chick continued to explore music, chiefly in the areas of dance and percussion, even after he retired to Santa Fe in 1990, he was the drummer for the Jose Gonzales trio, and sang and played congas with the Santa Fe Great Big Jazz Band. Chick was one of the great entertainers. We'll sorely miss his musical passion and his personality.

Chick is survived by his daughters; Gina Preciado (Frank Schunter) of Pittsburg, PA, Toni Luterbach (Steve Luterbach) of Albuquerque, NM, and Erni Preciado (Steve Mayo) of Mankato, Minnesota, granddaughters; Jacqueline Rocklage (Eric) of Branford, CT, and Jennifer Biretz (Ken) of Seattle, WA, grandsons; Rene Luterbach (Jill) and Zachary Luterbach both of Albuquerque, NM, great granddaughter Elizabeth Rocklage of Branford, CT, and great grandsons; Kaden and Noah Lutherbach both of Albuquerque, NM.

A Memorial Service and Jam Session will be held at Tiny's Lounge (1015 Pen Road, Santa Fe, NM South East Corner of Cerrillos and St. Francis Drive) on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 3:00pm.

Please access website to sign guestbook and to offer condolences: santafefuneraloption.com

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Santa Fe Funeral Options
417 East Rodeo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 989-7032

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Name Ramon "chick" Preciado
Date of Death October 21st, 2008
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Cemetery Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española
Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
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Bernice Preciado published a tribute .

just wanted to send my condolences for my dads only brother hope he went in peace and will be in a better place god and the angels will be with him and he will be remembered in our hearts forever with his incredible wit and great musical ability

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Sharon Brooke published a tribute .

I was so saddened to hear of your fathers death. He loved all you girls so much.
MY thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Ray Davenport published a tribute .

My late wife, June, and I always loved Chick Baby. He was always our true friend and gave us big hugs every time we saw him. He and June were dancing partners in skits with the Katz Pajamas back in the late 60s and early 70s, and we enjoyed jam sessions with Chick and others at Duane Gifford's house. He was a wonderful friend and always lots of fun. I am awfully sorry he is gone, but know he is spreading his love in God's Heaven.

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Deborah Spring published a tribute .

Chick was such a blessing to me during a difficult time in my life and I counted him as one of my richest blessings. I just know he's now playing in the best jazz band ever!

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Gena M. Prince published a tribute .

Chick always had a smile for us all the many years we went to Tiny's to listen to the band. Sometimes even a dance or two. We will miss him dearly. From our family to yours, our hearts and prayers are with you.
Gena and Andy Prince

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Ray J Martinez published a tribute .

What a guy. I am saddened by his passing.
First met in 1962 while working in the uranium shops - LASL
He was a machinist doing the presicion moves -
I was 18 yrs. old and he taught me some machining especially on the lathe.
We became friends -
Stories like when he was in competation to lose weight with other fellow workers determined to win at all costs- In came the Ex-lax - off went the weight he was crazy sometimes he did'nt win we all laughed!
He loved his family , his friends and his music!
I will always remember his ready smile and laughs with friendly inquries.

Ray J. Martinez

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Orlando "butch" Smith published a tribute .

I am sorry to hear the news about Chick. What a great guy. Funny, friendly, just a real pleasure to be around. I enjoyed the years I worked with Chick in the machine shops at Lanl. Lots of fond memories of a great guy. He will be missed........Butch

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Sophie Noel & Arlyn Lichthardt published a tribute .

We remember Chick's wonderful sense of humor and infectious laugh, not to mention his special musical talents. Always entertaining whether "on stage" or at our table, his memory will live on.

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Patricia C. Rodgers published a tribute .

Dear Gina,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of your father. I am still in Albuquerque and miss seeing you.
You and your family are in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Patricia Rodgers

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Dr. Gilbert Luna And Family published a tribute .

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
We had fun "Chick Babe". Will miss you.

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Duane Gifford published a tribute .

Am saddened by the death of my old buddy-we played many gigs together and other fond memories.

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Duane Gifford published a tribute .

Am saddened by the death of my old buddy-we played many gigs together plus other memories

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Paul And Lucille Gaetjens And Family published a tribute .

Our thoughts and prayers are with you girls; Gina, Toni and Erni

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