Joe F. Arellanes

ARELLANES, JOE F. Age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 with is family at his side. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Marie (Hita) A. Arellanes; his son, Joseph A. Arellanes, Sr.; and his parents, Mariano and Clarita Arellanes. He is survived by his children, Richard Arellanes (Dorothy), D. Theresa Arellanes, Robert Arellanes (JoAnn), Barbara Salas (Lawrence), Janice Pick (Ray), Donna M. Duran (Julius), Anne Matson (Keith), his "adopted" daughter, Diana Hamm, other nieces, nephews, relatives and many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Rosary will be held on Tuesday, December, 9, 2014, 9:30 a.m., with the Memorial Mass following at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, NM. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque. Pallbearers will be Richard Arellanes, Robert Arellanes, Lawrence Salas, Ray Pick, Julius Duran and Keith Matson. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph A. Arellanes, Jr., Michael Arellanes, Ken Rivera, Brian Arellanes, Aaron Salas, John Sugg, Michael Hamm, Bernie Rivera, Phillip Gonzales, Ramido Rivas, Kent Mensch and Ray Chavez. The family would like to thank Hospice of the Sandias for the loving care they provided to our father. Special thanks to Elizabeth Paterson, Mike, John, Myra, Lorraine, Jacob and Adam. Please visit our online guestbook for Joe at FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300