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SANCHEZ-DAVIS -- Ishmael L. Smokey, 80, passed Wednesday, January 27, 2010 after a lengthy illness with Parkinson's. He was also a cancer survivor. Smokey was preceded in death by his parents, Lucy Davis and Ishmael Sanchez. He retired as Director and Regional Director of HUD/FHA; and throughout his life and career served as a volunteer on numerous Boards and Committees. Most recently, he served as a Board Member of the Albuquerque Museum Foundation, the US New Mexico Federal Credit Union for more than 35-years, and the City of Albuquerque Police Oversight Committee. Smokey was especially proud to have been one of the original organizers of the City of Albuquerque Founders Day Celebrations; and his time in the NM House of Representatives. He was a Deputy Assessor with the Bernalillo County Assessor's Office, a member of the UNM Lobo Club, and served on a Vocational Rehabilitation Committee for the State of NM. He took great pleasure in having lunch with the retired APS Counselors too! He was a graduate of St. Michael's High School in Santa Fe; a graduate of The College of St Joseph's on the Rio Grande and attended UNM Law School. Smokey is survived by his wife of forever, Prestina Sanchez-Davis; his daughters Brenda Sanchez-Davis and Samina Sanchez-Davis; and his five grand cats. Pallbearers include Michael Davis, Richard Davis, Vicki Pollack, Georgette Jaurequi, Gary Mendiola, Rick Maldonado, Michael Brunacini, and Lew Seebinger. Honorary Pallbearers include Ray Brunacini, Dr. Robert Castillo, Edward Chavez, Dick Elias, Michael Griego, Nick Kapnison, Billy Marciondo, Joseph Delta Walker and his St Michael's classmates: Vicente Apodaca, Gilbert Delgado, Victor Garcia, Al Grady, Manuel Lujan, Rubel Montoya, Alfred O'Malley, Rudy Pacheco, Donald Rodriguez, Manuel Rodriguez, Dan Russel, Damacio Salazar, and, Victor Fidel and Paul Shea who are recently deceased. Monday, February 1, there will be a visitation beginning at 3:00 PM; the Rosary recited at 7:00 PM at French's Mortuary Chapel on Lomas east of Eubank. There will be coffee and sharing of memories after the Rosary. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, February 2, at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave NW. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to BeeHive Assisted Living and to Zia Hospice for the love and care Smokey, and his three girls, received during his illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Museum Foundation, 1311 Tijeras Ave., NW, Albuquerque, 87102. Please visit our online guestbook for Smokey at www.remembertheirstory.com. French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun January 31, 2010