Elmer R. Fresquez, 55, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Teresita Fresquez; grandfather, Clemente Espinosa. Elmer is survived by his daughters: Andrea and husband Brian Dorr of Albuquerque, Candida Fresquez of Los Alamos; mother of his sons, Martha Herrera; sons: Isaiah Fresquez and companion Camille of Española, Matthias Fresquez and Adam of Albuquerque and Zachary Fresquez of Española; grandchildren: James, Angelina, Jonathan, Adrianna, Fabian, Isaac, Sareyah and Mia Rose; sisters: Patricia Tapia and husband Louie, Yolanda Sandoval, Georgia Griego and husband James; brother, Joseph Fresquez and wife Cynthia all of Albuquerque; 4 nephews; 5 nieces; 5 great-nieces; 3 great nephews; God-children: Monica Lovato and Jayson Bustos. Rosary will be recited on Friday, December 21, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz la Cañada with a Funeral Mass to be followed at 1:45 p.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz la Cañada. The family of Elmer R. Fresquez have entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477