Malachi Edward Gabriel Patel was born at 28 weeks gestation, on Friday March 13, 2026 and returned to our Lord on Thursday March 19, 2026 at 7:27pm.

Malachi passed away peacefully in the arms of his adoptive parents Ronald A. Patel and Isabelle R. Patel. Malachi will always be a treasured gift from God who brought our family great joy on his brief time on this earth.

He is survived by his Adoptive parents Ronald A. Patel and Isabelle R. Patel, Siblings; Nadia Patel, Jose Castellano-Rivera, Priscilla Castellano-Rivera, Dominique Rivera and niece Lilia Castellano-Rivera.

He joins several cherished family members who have passed, and dwell in the comforting presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are eternally grateful to the UNMH NICU staff and pastoral service members who cared for our precious boy.

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you." (Jeremiah 1:5)

Services will on Monday March 30, 2026 at:

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church 4020 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110.

Viewing: 11:00 am-11:30 am, Rosary: 11:30 am -12:00 pm Mass: 12:00 pm.

Interment will be Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 9:00 am at;

Sunset Memorial Park (Garden of Angels) 924 Menaul Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87107.

Please consider making a donation in Malachi's memory to Adoption Assistance Agency.