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Obituary for DOMINGUEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday December 20, 2004

Joe M. Dominguez son of Manuel and Dolores Duran-Dominguez, descendants of the founding families of Tularosa, joined the angels while surrounded by his family on December 15, 2004. Joe was one day short of his 92nd birthday. He was a lifelong resident of New Mexico, living in many towns and cities. Joe always played an active role in State and Local Government. Joe Dominguez, a veteran, received The Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, The Asiatic Pacific Ribbon / Bronze Service Star and Bronze Arrow Head. He was a Project Work Supervisor in the Department of the Interior, English teacher and a paralegal. Joe continually shared his knowledge with everyone around him. Joe loved hunting, fishing and camping. Joe is survived by his sons, Patricio Dominguez and wife, Jean, Johnny Dominguez and wife, Sandra, Hector Dominguez and wife, Debra, Antaryami Dasa and Daniel Dominguez; daughter, Gloria Dominguez, sisters, Juanita Diaz, and Adela Pino, along with their families; 15 adoring grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, David Dominguez, and sister, Mercedes Rocha. Communion Service will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2004, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 5525 Fortuna Rd. NW. Burial will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333