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ALFREDO, JR. Age 76, of Chamisal, NM, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, with Nancy, his wife of 50 years, at his side. He was one of eleven children born to Rosinalda and Alfredo Dominguez, Sr. Alfredo graduated from Penasco High School. After graduation, he served his country in the US Army following the Korean War. Upon his return, Alfredo continued his education at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, where he earned his BS degree in Biology and MA degree in Education Administration. Alfredo was selected, and participated as a Fellow for the National Science Foundation at Notre Dame University. He was very committed to his community and taught at Penasco High School, Laguna/Acoma and Vaughn High Schools. Alfredo then served as an administrator, both as a high school principal in Pecos, Questa, and Penasco, and as Director of Instruction at Questa. He retired from the public school system after 25 years of service. Alfredo also was a school board member for the Penasco Public School, and was recognized by the National School Board Association. He was also a board member of the Kit Carson Electrical Cooperative. Alfredo was appointed by the Governor to serve as a director of the Acequia Commission. He was actively involved in the Democratic Party, serving as Precinct Chair for many years, and as a State Central Committee Member. Alfredo is survived by his wife Nancy; children, Stephanie Leon and husband Ricky, Alfredo Dominguez, III and wife Elizabeth, and Maria Dominguez and husband Bruce Fox; brothers, Rudolfo Dominguez, Arsenio Dominguez and wife Della, Joe Dominguez and wife Linda; sisters, Alice Gonzales and husband Nash, Rose Salazar and husband Leroy, Jessie Tapia and husband George; sister-in-law, Bernie Dominguez; grandchildren Ricardo, Rosanna, Timothy, Joseph, and Spencer; three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Manuel Dominguez and Cosme Dominguez; sisters, Blanche Romero and Isabel Dominguez. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 17, at 2:00 PM, at French-Westside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in New Mexico, 5911 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or lungnewmexico.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Alfredo at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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