Nestor Costales

Age 85, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014. He is survived by his precious wife of 61 years, Rosa; daughter, Rebecca Phillips and husband Larry; son, Randy Costales and wife Bertha and daughter, Sharon Samuelson and husband Mark; granddaughters, Amanda Rose Kuehne and husband Darren, Mikayla Estrella Costales, Gabrielle Samuelson, Monica Rodriguez and husband Nathan, Jessica McDevitt and husband Aaron, and Ravae Tenorio; great grandchildren Alex Griego, Brodey McDevitt, and Harley Tenorio; brothers Joe Costales and wife Flora, Ernest Costales and wife Amy and sister Frances Tenorio and husband Robert; Godchildren Cathy Costales and Marlene Kravitz and many special nieces and nephews, and special friend Kathy Ferguson and granddaughter Krystal. Nestor was preceded in death by his parents Jose Maria and Sofia Costales and brother Alonzo Costales. Nestor was a gentle, humble, caring and loving man who was happiest when with his family. He enjoyed good company, good food and a good laugh. He was always willing to help others. He was an active and lifelong member of El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church where he served as Trustee and as a member of the choir - he loved to sing and he had a beautiful voice! The Costales Family would like to give a special thank you to the Tenorio Family for their constant love and devotion towards "Pa". A heartfelt thank you to the staff and personnel at the VA Hospital for their over and above care. Services will be held at El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church, 700 Granite Ave NW on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Nestor was a Korean War Veteran and will be buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 2:15 p.m.