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Obituary for PITTS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday December 14, 2003

Alex Tommy Pitts, died in his home under Hospice Care on Thursday evening, December 11, 2003. He was preceded in death by his father Alejandro Pitts and his half-sister Delcida Roach. Alex is survived by his wife Jane Pitts and their two children, Jared (19) and Cara (13) Pitts of Rio Rancho; his son Dean Pitts, and his adopted son Danny Pitts both by a previous marriage; his mother, Avelina Pitts of Albuquerque and his brothers Don Pitts and his wife Virginia and their son Dustin, Arnold Pitts of Albuquerque, Bobby Pitts of Albuquerque, and his sister Maria LaPierre of Albuquerque, and numerous nieces and nephews. Alex was born in Cuba, NM on September 19, 1943. He was employed by various retail businesses throughout his career. He was an active member of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Rio Rancho. Alex will be sadly missed by his family and all of his many friends and relatives. Alex's family extends their gratitude to the professional staff who cared for him during his short stay at Presbyterian Hospital and to the dedicated Hospice Staff of Odyssey Health Care. A visitation will be held at Sunrise Funeral Options at 2400 Southern Blvd., SE in Rio Rancho on Monday ONLY, December 15, 2003, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. A closed casket rosary service will be held on Monday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, Golf Course and 19th Street, Rio Rancho. The funeral service will be Tuesday December 16th at 10:30am, St. Francis Episcopal Church, Golf Course and 19th Street, Rio Rancho. A reception for all will be held at the conclusion of the service in the Church Parish Hall. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services under the care of: Sunrise Funeral Options 2400 Southern Blvd. Rio Rancho, NM (505)891-9192


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