Tony J. - Age 84 - Lower San Pedro Fresquez

Tony J. Fresquez, 84, of Lower San Pedro Road passed away at home on September 6, 2012 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by parents; Melecio and Braulia Ortiz Fresquez of San Pedro. Braulia Ortiz was originally from Chimayo, brother; Melecio Fresquez, sisters; Lugarda Lujan and Gilda Quintana. \r\nToday the world lost an amazing brother, cousin, uncle, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and man. He was the most happy, patient, carefree, person you could meet. All who knew him loved him, and he respected everyone. \r\nHe retired from LANL after 43 years. He loved all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and especially loved being part of their lives. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening, and walking his beloved dog Poncho. He was an early member of the Knights of Columbus. \r\nHe is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lourdes Borrego Fresquez of the family home, children; all of San Pedro Bernice Life (Pat Chavez), Melecio (Veronica) Fresquez, Mary Ann (Fofo) Abeyta, Mary Ellen (Rick) Blea, and Eva (Joe) Abeyta, grandchildren; Diana Life (Joe Romero), Roy Life (Tanya Carrasco), Jason Life, Roland Life (Gabriella Florez), Michael Life (Megan Miller), Kristiana Abeyta (Elias Salazar), Rhiannon Abeyta, Andrew Trujillo, Joe P. Abeyta III, Adrian Abeyta, Esteban Abeyta, Elena Abeyta, and Anna Abeyta, great-grandchildren; Joanna Romero, Kiana Romero, Matix Life, Jennifer Life, Lourdes Life, Roland Life Jr., and Estevan Salazar. He is also survived by his siblings; Amanda (Raymond) Rolfes of Belmont, CA, Amelia Sisneros of Albuquerque, Ben (Erma) Fresquez of San Pedro, Angelina Romero of San Pedro and many nieces and nephews.\r\nPublic visitation will be held on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada with a rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Burial will follow at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Roy Life, Jason Life, Roland Life, Andrew Trujillo, Michael Life, Joe P. Abeyta III, Adrian Abeyta, and Esteban Abeyta. Honorary Pallbearers; Roger Life, Fofo Abeyta, Rick Blea, Joe P. Abeyta Jr., Joe Romero, Diana Life, Rhiannon Abeyta, Pat Chavez, and Eugene Fresquez. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Espanola Animal Shelter.\r\nThe family of Tony J. Fresquez has entrusted the care of their beloved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477

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