 APODACA, ANTHONY JOSEPH (TONY) Passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 following a long illness. His loving family was by his side in death, as they were in life. Tony was born on April 8th, 1928, and lived in Albuquerque all his life, except for a short period when he and his wife, Frieda, lived in Connecticut. He was predeceased by a newborn son, Joseph Apodaca; by his brothers: Peter, Frank and Lucas Apodaca; and by his parents, Antonio Jose and Manuela (Sanchez) Apodaca. Tony is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frieda (Salazar) Apodaca, and by his son, Anthony Apodaca III (Diane Dix), their two children Anthony Apodaca IV (Francesca Apodaca) and their children: Isabella and Serafina; and Alicia Apodaca and her son, Braden Apodaca. He is also survived by his daughter, Christine Muehlenweg (Robert), & their three sons, Joshua Apodaca-Muehlenweg, Zachary Apodaca Muehlenweg, Damon Apodaca-Muehlenweg, by his younger daughter, Claudia Apodaca (Gary Joffe), and their two sons, Neal Apodaca-Joffe and Jordan Apodaca-Joffe, and by his younger son, Vincent Apodaca (Donna Sedillo Apodaca,) and their children, Samuel Apodaca and Veronica Apodaca. Tony is survived by one brother, Leonard Apodaca, and two sisters, Dolores Church and Lutgarda Gonzales. Tony was a plumber and a gasfitter all his life. He was also a jack-of-all-trades-he could fix and build anything. He built many of the homes where his family lived. Tony was a natural athlete; he won the 1947 State Championship Pentathlon for Albuquerque High School. Tony was also a very active member of the Knights of Columbus his entire adult life, and held the top office of Grand Knight. He never met a stranger; Tony talked to anyone and everyone. He and Frieda were active in square dancing and round dancing for over 30 years, where they made many good and lasting friendships. Tony was known for his many sayings, including, "Vaya con Dios. Yo me quedare con los santos." Tony's faith was very important to him. He attended daily Mass throughout his entire life. In his early years, he ran to Mass, and in his later years, he walked to Mass each day. He continued to attend mass on a daily basis even after he became ill, and he attended Sunday Mass until the last two weeks when he became unable to leave the home. The Apodaca family is thankful to Hospice of the Sandias for their exceptional care of Tony during his last two years. His family is also exceedingly grateful to his caregivers, Virgie, Stacey, Alicia, and Ashley for their very loving and devoted care of Tony, and for the help and support they gave to his family. Tony's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation starting at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. followed by Entombment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony's grandsons, Anthony Apodaca IV, Joshua Apodaca-Muehlenweg, Damon Apodaca-Muehlenweg, Neal Apodaca-Joffe, Jordan Apodaca-Joffe, and Samuel Apodaca. Please visit Tony's online guest book at: www.Reflectionoflife.com REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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