Robert Ray Pando was born May 7, 1954 and died March 1, 2006 at age 51.  He had lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was president at Act One Hair Design Limited. 

Robert Ray Pando of Albuquerque, NM passed from this life March 1, 2006 at 1:15 am. after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.  By his side were his sister, Viola Pando of Alexandria, VA and his partner of nine years, Wade Mendenhall.  Robert was born May 7, 1954 in Salt Lake City, UT to Corsinio Pando from Mora, NM and Aurora Pando of Albuquerque, NM who survived. Robert is also survived by his niece, Desiree with Erik Cordova.  He was preceded in death by his younger sister, Diane, whom he adored.  From 1997 to 2004 Robert was owner of Act One Hair Design in Los Lunas, NM before retiring to his beloved home on Nob Hill in Albuquerque, NM.  Robert will be sadly missed by his extended family, friends, clientele, and especially his little puppy, Buster.  

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