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JOSE E. Age 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend was called home to the Lord on Sunday, May 6, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Jose was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Connie Rivera. Jose was born in Las Vegas, NM and was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Air Force and the Army. Jose and his wife moved to Alb., where he started his career and raised his family. He graduated from the University of Albuquerque, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. His major was in Accounting and his minor was in Business Economics. His first job was with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission; he then went to work for Sandia National Labs and also taught part-time for 16 years at TVI. He retired from Sandia National Labs after 35 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, he was a history buff and loved to paint, draw and listen to music. Jose is survived by his children, Felipe (Phil) and fiance Maritza, Kathy Sierra, Joseph and wife Jamie, and Steven and wife Sarah; grandchildren, Phillip and wife Jennifer, Michael and fiance Kelli, Nicole Sierra, Jordan and Aydan, Tara and Dax; and four great-grandchildren, Stephen, Tristen, Brennan and Joel; brother-in-law Tony Escudero and wife Tillie; and numerous other relatives and friends. We will miss you daddy, but we know that we will see you and mom again one day. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Joe and Damien for taking such good care of our father and our thanks to the staff at Presbyterian Hospice. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel Ave. NE on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow later at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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