 SCHMELZ, JOHN John Schmelz, age 67, of Santa Fe, passed away September 29, 2013. He was born in Springfield, IL to Betty Spencer-Schmelz and John F. Schmelz. He served in the Air National Guard. He was in the vocational skill Olympics. He was a greatly loved teacher at Santa Fe Vo - Tech and Pojoaque High School. He was preceded in death by his father, John F. Schmelz. John is survived by his wife, of 47 years, Mary Tisa Schmelz; mother, Betty Jean Schmelz; sister, Carol Guessing; brother, William Schmelz; daughter, Mary Schmelz-Torrez (Raoul Torrez); son, John Schmelz; grandsons, Jonah Schmelz and Dakota Torrez; as well as lots of nieces and nephews and in-laws. A Memorial service will be held Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel, 417 E. Rodeo Rd., at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments to follow at VFW, 307 Montezuma from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Arrangements are being held by Rivera Family Funeral Home, 417 E. Rodeo Rd Santa Fe, NM 87505.
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