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Toffelmire -- Joe C. Toffelmire, 94, died peacefully at home on October 18, 2002. He was preceded in death by his two brothers; two sisters; and his granddaughter, Janet. Joe is survived by his wife, Madeline, of the family home; two daughters, Joanna Sandoval and husband, Peter along with their children Joe, Jeff, James and their families; Gretchen Lane and husband, Golden along with their children Stephen, Susan, Shana, Cary and their families; and nine loving great-grandchildren. Joe was in the newspaper business for half of his working life starting as a printer's apprentice; the owner of two newspapers; and then in advertising for the Albuquerque Journal. He then spent the other half of his work life as manager for Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company. He had a great sense of humor and told lots of good stories. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
        Published on: Sat October 19, 2002