 REX, GORDON ELMER passed away on January 31, 2014 at his home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. He was born on March 30, 1934 in Orefield, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer Henry and Grace Alice Rex, as well as eight brothers, David, Kermit, John, Ruben, Herbert, Carlton, Wilmer, and Luther Rex. He is survived by his loving partner, Marilyn Stokes; sisters, Arlene Marsteller and Betty Brunner; children, Gordon Rex and wife Lynn, Sandra Masters, Linda Fenstermaker, Gary Rex, Terry Rex and wife Lisa, Jeff Zellner and wife Shelly, Michele Swartz and husband John, Allison Kim and husband Billy, Brad Zellner, Preston Rex and wife Michele, Shirley Gomez and husband Adam, and Mike Dicus and wife Sarah; as well as 40 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Gordon was born, raised, and lived in Pennsylvania until he moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1970. He eventually moved to Valencia County in 1985 where he resided until the time of his passing. When he wasn't enjoying his large family Gordon spent much of his time fixing cars, diesel trucks, farm and construction equipment, pretty much anything on wheels. He was a mechanic by trade and owned many of his own businesses, one of them being Rex Automotive. With his vast knowledge of mechanics and great patience he also taught many others the trade he loved so much. Fittingly, Gordons' greatest love besides his family was being involved with car racing at local dirt tracks. He raced cars himself, sponsored other racers, and was willing to help in any way; if it had to do with dirt racing Gordon was involved. As well as dirt racing he also took on the task of collecting, rebuilding, then selling classic cars. His passion for all things automotive was only one of the things Gordon enjoyed. He also spent his time playing guitar with friends and family, a love he passed on to some of his sons. Gordon was greatly loved and will be missed immensely. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home of Los Lunas. Services will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday February 9, 2014 at Duncan Memorial Building #8 La Ladera, Los Lunas, NM 87031.
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