Age 79, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013. He is survived by friends, Dave Olivas and his wife, Jessica and Dorothy Burge, all of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Charles Theisen and wife, Amy of NY; nephew, George Boos of NJ. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Leon A. and Helena Theisen. Joseph was a very stubborn man, but an angel to everyone. He helped many people and was a very good friend and father figure. He didn't have his own children, but was a father to many. A Service to scatter his cremated remains will be held on February 2, 2013, 11:00 am at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery Rose Garden, 924 Menaul Blvd NE.