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Obituary for DENNISON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday January 06, 2012

PATRICK ALONZO Age 57, went home on January 1, 2012. He was a devoted husband to his high school sweet heart Velva. He was also a devoted Dad to his five children Carol, Jayson, Amie, Tasha, Frank and the Great Grandpa to his two grandbabies, Antonio age 9 and Hailey age 1. Patrick was a very hard working man that accomplished a lot in his short life here on earth. Patrick served his country in the USMC shortly thereafter he attended a trade school for pipe fitting/welding. He worked all over the world in different states. When he finally settled down here in Albuquerque, New Mexico and married the love of his life, his wonderful wife of 20 years, Velva Dennison. He was a free spirit and always wanted to lend a helping hand he was the kind of man that would give the shirt off his back, he never said no: no matter what the favor was. He had such a big heart and always had a smile on his face. He also volunteered his time at several homeless shelters and churches where he was needed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Zonny Dennison; father, Leo Dennison; sister, Christine Dennison; brother, Roger Dennison; brother, Junior Dennison. He is survived by his wife, Velva Dennison; children, Carol Apodaca, Amie Loza, Frank Loza, Jayson Dennison and Tasha Dennison; grandchildren, Antonio Apodaca and Hailey Loza; sisters, Shelly Dennison, Patricia Wauneka, Trudy Peshlakai, Bonnie Hoisington and Geraldine Dennison. A Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday January 7, 2012 at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Graveside service will be held at 11:15am on Monday January 9, 2012 at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Services entrusted to: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com