Hector Gongora, age 81, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, after a long and adventurous life.
Hector is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Gongora, daughters, Carolyn Lauer and her husband, Stephen and Elizabeth Schlessinger, son, Steve Gongora and his wife, Rita, step-children, Karl Christ and his wife, Annabelle, Rachelle Luna and her husband, Larry, Brigitte Moller and Bryon Moller, grandchildren, Chris Lauer and his wife, Susanne, Matthew Lauer and his wife, Katie, Jacob Schlessinger and his wife, Dana, Jacqueline Schlessinger, Emily Barbault and Bernadette Veronda and her husband, Rory, step-grandchildren, Kyleigh Christ, Lisa Luna, Leigh Luna, Angleo Galvan, Francine Galvan and Damius Moller, great-grandchildren, Zachary Price and sister, Belia Peterson and her husband, Bob.
Hector was preceded in death in 2003 by his wife, Marie.
Hector proudly served as CWO3 in the United States Army for over 21 years active duty, and then as Lt. Col. in the State Guard and Reserves, for a combined service of 48 years. Hector was an active member of Risen Savior Catholic Church, as well as MOW in the local high school ROTC and colleges.
Hector contributed to various veteran organizations, including the Paralyzed Veterans of America, DAV and the American Legion.
Rosary will be recited for Hector on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at French -Wyoming Chapel, Albuquerque, NM. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE,, Albuquerque, NM. Ennichement will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, Albuquerque, NM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Hector's name to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111.
Hector is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Gongora, daughters, Carolyn Lauer and her husband, Stephen and Elizabeth Schlessinger, son, Steve Gongora and his wife, Rita, step-children, Karl Christ and his wife, Annabelle, Rachelle Luna and her husband, Larry, Brigitte Moller and Bryon Moller, grandchildren, Chris Lauer and his wife, Susanne, Matthew Lauer and his wife, Katie, Jacob Schlessinger and his wife, Dana, Jacqueline Schlessinger, Emily Barbault and Bernadette Veronda and her husband, Rory, step-grandchildren, Kyleigh Christ, Lisa Luna, Leigh Luna, Angleo Galvan, Francine Galvan and Damius Moller, great-grandchildren, Zachary Price and sister, Belia Peterson and her husband, Bob.
Hector was preceded in death in 2003 by his wife, Marie.
Hector proudly served as CWO3 in the United States Army for over 21 years active duty, and then as Lt. Col. in the State Guard and Reserves, for a combined service of 48 years. Hector was an active member of Risen Savior Catholic Church, as well as MOW in the local high school ROTC and colleges.
Hector contributed to various veteran organizations, including the Paralyzed Veterans of America, DAV and the American Legion.
Rosary will be recited for Hector on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at French -Wyoming Chapel, Albuquerque, NM. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE,, Albuquerque, NM. Ennichement will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, Albuquerque, NM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Hector's name to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111.
Hector Gongora, age 81, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, after a long and adventurous life.
Hector is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Gongora, daughters, Carolyn Lauer and her husband, Stephen and Elizabeth Schlessinger, son, Steve Gongora and his wife, Rita, step-children, Karl Christ and his wife, Annabelle, Rachelle Luna and her husband, Larry, Brigitte Moller and Bryon Moller, grandchildren, Chris Lauer and his wife, Susanne, Matthew Lauer and his wife, Katie, Jacob Schlessinger and his wife, Dana, Jacqueline Schlessinger, Emily Barbault and Bernadette Veronda and her husband, Rory, step-grandchildren, Kyleigh Christ, Lisa Luna, Leigh Luna, Angleo Galvan, Francine Galvan and Damius Moller, great-grandchildren, Zachary Price and sister, Belia Peterson and her husband, Bob.
Hector was preceded in death in 2003 by his wife, Marie.
Hector proudly served as CWO3 in the United States Army for over 21 years active duty, and then as Lt. Col. in the State Guard and Reserves, for a combined service of 48 years. Hector was an active member of Risen Savior Catholic Church, as well as MOW in the local high school ROTC and colleges.
Hector contributed to various veteran organizations, including the Paralyzed Veterans of America, DAV and the American Legion.
Rosary will be recited for Hector on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at French -Wyoming Chapel, Albuquerque, NM. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE,, Albuquerque, NM. Ennichement will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, Albuquerque, NM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Hector's name to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111.
Hector is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Gongora, daughters, Carolyn Lauer and her husband, Stephen and Elizabeth Schlessinger, son, Steve Gongora and his wife, Rita, step-children, Karl Christ and his wife, Annabelle, Rachelle Luna and her husband, Larry, Brigitte Moller and Bryon Moller, grandchildren, Chris Lauer and his wife, Susanne, Matthew Lauer and his wife, Katie, Jacob Schlessinger and his wife, Dana, Jacqueline Schlessinger, Emily Barbault and Bernadette Veronda and her husband, Rory, step-grandchildren, Kyleigh Christ, Lisa Luna, Leigh Luna, Angleo Galvan, Francine Galvan and Damius Moller, great-grandchildren, Zachary Price and sister, Belia Peterson and her husband, Bob.
Hector was preceded in death in 2003 by his wife, Marie.
Hector proudly served as CWO3 in the United States Army for over 21 years active duty, and then as Lt. Col. in the State Guard and Reserves, for a combined service of 48 years. Hector was an active member of Risen Savior Catholic Church, as well as MOW in the local high school ROTC and colleges.
Hector contributed to various veteran organizations, including the Paralyzed Veterans of America, DAV and the American Legion.
Rosary will be recited for Hector on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at French -Wyoming Chapel, Albuquerque, NM. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE,, Albuquerque, NM. Ennichement will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, Albuquerque, NM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Hector's name to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111.
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