Joseph Newman

NEWMAN, JOSEPH EDWARD, 41, a resident of Gallup, New Mexico, passed away Monday, May 13th, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Tanna Franz of Apple Valley, California; his father George Newman of Macomb, Oklahoma; sister Dana Keys and husband Frank, niece Erika Keys; nephew Tristan Keys, all of Gallup, New Mexico, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Mr. Newman was preceded in death by his grandmother Lena Newman, grandfather Curtis Newman, and grandmother Naomi McGowan. Joseph was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico on July 2nd, 1971 and has lived in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, before settling in Gallup. He spent his life working construction and also as a retail associate. Joseph loved music, camping, and spending time with his family and friends. But most of all he enjoyed making those around him laugh. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be Monday, May 20th, 2013 at 11am, viewing at 10am, at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd., NE. Pallbearers will be Frank Keys, Bob Keys, Patrick Smith, Lee Ward, Elroy Tso, and Valton Hutson.