Rose Albert

Rosalia (Rose) Eduvijan Lujan-Albert, SFO, born June 5, 1936, transcended this earthly realm April 14, 2022, at home surrounded by love from family and strength in her faith. Rose was born and raised at Taos Pueblo to parents, Luis Lujan and Crucita Castellano. She lived a traditional Taos Pueblo life always participating in the many ways of tradition from birth to death. Rose worked tirelessly for her children, she provided a home and devoted so much of her life selflessly for others.  Our mother was so brave at the end of life, and it was her wish to remain at home even through her most painful moments she was so kind to her caregivers.  Rose (Night-Flower) is the daughter to Luis Lujan and Crucita Castellano, granddaughter to Luis Castellano, sister to James Lujan and Jerry O. Lujan. Rose is mother to Joseph Albert, Angelina Albert, Shirley Trujillo, Jonathan Albert, and Christopher Albert. Rose is a loving grandmother, aunt, and had many Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) friends. Our mother is part of Taos history and was a loving member of the Taos community. She was the principal Baker for the Kachina Lodge during the pinnacle height of local popularity. Kachina Lodge hosted dances, parties, weddings, conventions, and had the most amazing art collection from floor to ceiling. Rose managed the kitchen while she baked bread, pastries, and artfully provided the daily buffet. After a career working so hard to support her family Rose provided care to her elderly parents and found a new and loving devotion. Rose found a path as a Secular Franciscan, she gathered friends in prayer for Our Blessed Mother Mary referred to as Our Lady of Fatima. As a Secular Franciscan and with her sister in Faith, Evelyn Abeyta, they provided spiritual sustenance to those in need often visiting Holy Cross Hospital and the Taos Living Center. Further, along with Father Larry Brito, Rose and Evelyn lovingly carried the Holy Eucharist to the Taos Pueblo homebound traversing all sorts of dirt-road obstacles and experiencing unique adventures. Our mother Rose (Night-Flower) wished to remain at home, bravely fought the ravages of a rare leg sarcoma for three years; she sought solace every morning and evening when she recited her rosary. Even in her most difficult moments, she was praying from her Magnificat and a small worn-down booklet, with the pages now taped together and the color faded, The Way of the Cross. Rose devoted herself to the Passion of Christ ending her daily prayer with “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit” and as that last tear appeared in her eye, we find solace she is at peace. We wish to thank everyone that were present on her last evening, she was so beautiful in her traditional dress overlayed with her Franciscan habit, her wooden Tau in union with a humble coral necklace, and her white corded tie as her union with Christ. Thank you to the two Taos Pueblo Police Officers that escorted and helped her new caregivers from Rivera Funeral Home, Martee and Donna from Taos Mountain Hospice, our loving friend Lucy, and to all her family that devoted loving care during this heartfelt time. As my mother often prayed, “May the Lord bless and keep you; may He make His Face shine upon you and be merciful to you; may He turn His Countenance toward you and give you, His Peace!” Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos.  To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com