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CRISPIN -- Joe Evaristo Crispin passed away on Tuesday morning, May 19, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. Joe was born in Las Vegas, NM on January 4, 1921, the only son of Rafael and Margarita Crispin. He grew up in Mosquero, NM, graduating from Mosquero High School in 1940. Joe was a veteran of World War II, serving 3 years and 3 months in the U.S. Army Air Force, and is a Life member of the American Legion Post 99. After returning from the service he worked for the New Mexico Highway Department as a road surveyor. He later attended New Mexico Highlands University, earning Bachelors and Master of Science degrees in Biology. He did additional graduate work at the University of California at Berkeley, Colorado College, the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, and the University of New Mexico. Joe had a distinguished 32 year career as an educator beginning at Penasco High School, where he served as science teacher and assistant principal. He later transferred to Espanola High School, serving as Chairman of the Science Department. He was also an adjunct professor for New Mexico Highlands University for teacher accreditation courses. Joe was a life member of the National Education Association. After retirement, Joe became a member of the Board of Directors for the Senior Citizens program in Santa Fe, until he and his wife moved to Albuquerque. Twice he was conferred the honor of Colonel-aide-de-Camp by the Governor of New Mexico, and received other awards for volunteerism from The City Different Retired Educators and the Senior Citizens organization. Joe loved music and played the saxophone, guitar, violin, piano, banjo, and bandolin. The guitar was his favorite and he was especially proud of a custom classical guitar made for him by Pimentel & Sons. Joe Evaristo Crispin is survived by his wife, Celine; his son, Joe Crispin (Tina) of Lake Elizabeth, CA, and his daughters, Jeneane Schneider (Cal) of St. Charles, MO., and Kathryn Clark (Dean) of Albuquerque; twelve grandchildren, Joey Crispin (Chrissy), Mauree Hamilton (Brownie), Rohn Engh, Michelle Wallace (Dave), and Tracy Claflin (Jim) and their mother, Anna Marie Crispin; Vanessa Peralta (Chris) and her mother, Margie Engs; Tony Crispin, Kimberly Schneider, Kyle Schneider, Joy Bouton (Kim), Brendan Clark, and Kevin Clark; sixteen great-grandchildren, Jack, Haley, Ronin, Aubrianna, Kade, Mikailin, Devon, Marcus, Emilio, Lily, Amanda, Justin, Lindsey, Sayra, Jami, and Loren; his niece and nephew, Patty Alfred and Pat Martinez of Llano, CA; cousin Patricia Moon of Albuquerque; and many other friends and family. Rosary will be recited Monday, May 25, 2009, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with visitation one hour prior to Rosary. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 9:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE. Interment will take place at 11:30 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joey Crispin, Kyle Schneider, Brendan Clark, Kevin Clark, Devon Bouton, Marcus Bouton, and Tony Crispin. Honorary pallbearers will be Rohn Engh, Jerry Alfred, Pat Martinez, Hector Gongora, Joe Gandert, Miguel Gandert, Joe M. Martinez, Estevan Lopez, Benny Montoya and Dr. Henry Casso. The family would like to thank the staff of VistaCare Hospice for the gentle and attentive care they provided him in his last days. The family requests memorial donations to Vista Care Foundation, 5639 Jefferson NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Joe at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Mon May 25, 2009