It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Pita Carattini who lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Pita passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, at Presbyterian Hospital at the age of 77 with her family at her side.

Born on May 9,1949 to Reymundo and Margarita Salazar in Chamita, NM, Pita will be remembered for her love of family and for her spunk and vibrant personality. She had many endearing relationships with her primas/cousins, her Tia Juanita Casados, her nieces Alicia Valdez and Anita C de Baca and her many longtime friends with whom she spent much time over the years.

Pita attended Española High School and graduated in 1967. After graduation, she attended cosmetology school at El Rito Vocational School. Upon relocating to Albuquerque in 1968, she worked for various corporations and in later years she established a career dedicated to caregiving for Healthcare Industries. Aside from her career, Pita’s greatest joy was that of being a mother to her only daughter Melanie Guillen and the time they spent together.

Pita was predeceased by her parents Reymundo and Margarita Salazar and by her daughter Melanie. Pita is survived by her brother Alex (Vina) Salazar from Española, NM, her sisters Emilia Brower and Vangie Valdez (Partner Bobby) from Albuquerque, NM and Elaine Luna and husband David from Las Vegas, NM, in addition to her many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 9:00 am at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd, NE, in Albuquerque, NM. Immediately following the Mass, the Inurnment Service will take place at 11:15 am at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum, 7999 Wyoming Blvd, NE in Albuquerque. On that same date, at noon, a reception and celebration of Pita’s life will be held at the Risen Savior Catholic Church Reception Hall (north side of the church).