Adolfo Andazola

The gentle spirit of Adolfo G. Andazola, 86, left this earth to join our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 20, 2013. Adolfo was born on October 26, 1927 in Silver City, New Mexico to the late Epigmenio and Josefina Gonzales Andazola. Adolfo married Connie Vigil in 1951. They moved to Albuquerque for his work at the Veteran's Administration Hospital, retiring from there in 1982. "Andy" coached Little League for many years and served as American Legion Post 99 Commander. He was a veteran who served with the Army in WWII. Adolfo and his beloved wife, Connie, are together again. He is survived by his children, Richard & Debbie Andazola, Gloria & Jeff Dunning, Dorothy & Andrew Price, Danny & Lisa Andazola; grandchildren, Jeanette, Andrea, Zachariah Andazola, Daniel Dunning, Cayla Price, Samuel, Nathanael ( Robbi Linda) & Connie Kaye Andazola; great-grandchildren, Izaiah, Adrian, Zion & PresleeAnn; sisters, Consuelo Mendoza & Arminda (Pat) Rooney; special cousins, Manuel Andazola, Josefina Madrid, Ray Andazola & Willie Andazola and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. A kind, generous man will be greatly missed. Public viewing will take place Friday, December 27, 2013, 5:30 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, December 28, 2013, 9:00 a.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Rd NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE.