Memorial Page to Hector Gongora

 It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Hector Gongora, one of the founding members of CFCNM. We will always value his humor, insight and strategic battle for the freedoms we have and still seek to attain.

CFCNM 

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Albuquerque Journal Obituary

GONGORA -- Hector Gongora, 81, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, after a long and adventurous life. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy Gongora; daughters, Carolyn Lauer and her husband, Stephen and Elizabeth Schlessinger; son, Steve Gongora and his wife, Rita; step-children, Karl Christ and his wife, Annabelle, Rachelle Luna and her husband, Larry, Brigitte Moller and Bryon Moller; grandchildren, Chris Lauer (Susanne), Matthew Lauer (Katie), Jacob Schlessinger (Dana), Jacqueline Schlessinger, Emily Barbault and Bernadette Veronda (Rory); step-grandchildren, Kyleigh Christ, Lisa Luna, Leigh Luna, Angelo Galvan, Francine Galvan and Damius Moller; great-grandchildren, Zachary Price; and sister, Belia Peterson and her husband, Bob. Hector was preceded in death in 2003 by his wife, Marie. Hector proudly served as CWO3 in the US Army for over 21 years active duty, and then served as Lt. Col. in the State Guard and Reserves, for a combined service of 48 years. He was an active member of Risen Savior Catholic Community, as well as MOW in the local high school ROTC and colleges. He contributed to various veteran organizations, including the Paralyzed Veteran's of America, DAV and the American Legion.

Rosary will be recited for Hector on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at French ~ Wyoming Chapel.

Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Ennichement will follow at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Hectors name to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111.

Please visit our online guestbook for Hector at: www.RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400