Eloy Alderette

A resident of Albuquerque went Home to His Maker Wednesday, November 28, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 6th in Wagon Mound, NM and lived in Raton where his paternal grandparents lived and in Roy until he moved permanently to Albuquerque in 1957. Eloy was a talented artist and sign painter painting all types of signs until he suffered a severe stroke in May 2009. Before his stroke he was painting window signs for select Farmer's Markets, Fruit Basket and Nice and Fresh Stores. Mr. Alderette enjoyed the horse races, playing the slot machines at the casino, watching Spanish novelas and listening to Oldies Music and of course the Denver Broncos. He was preceded in death by his father, Cristobal; his brother, Ricardo "Dicky" Alderette and more recently by his mother, Mary G. Esquibel in Clayton. Eloy is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Irene; his children, Tim Alderette, Anita Alderette and partner, Perry Cordova, Carla Navarrette and husband, Rick; sisters, Carolyn Baca and husband, Gilbert, Sharon Sandoval and husband, Carlos of Clayton, Nancy Valdez and his step-father, Onesimo Esquibel of Clayton; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and many other family members including his caring sister- in law and brother in law, MaryAlice and John Gallegos, their daughter, Roxanne Romo and husband, Geno and their children, Destiny, Eugene and Jade. Eloy and Irene are forever grateful to all the family, friends and co-workers who gave unselfishly of their prayers, time, meals, moral and financial support. Eloy was a member of Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Please visit our online guest book for Eloy at .