Joe A. Gurule

Gurule, Joe A. Jose Anastacio (Tacho) 91, born on November 10, 1921 to Ramon Gurule and Candida Perea, in Peralta NM. Joe unexpectedly left this earth to reunite with his parents and brothers on Saturday, February 23, 2013 after a Saturday drive and favorite meal and was in very good spirits. Joe, beloved Grandfather, brother, uncle and father was a long time resident of the South Broadway area who later moved to the West Mesa Area. Mr. Gurule served in the U.S. Army WWII as a private in the 1508th Engineer Water Supply Company, spent two years in European Theater (Middle East) of Operations and received an honorable discharge in 1942. He worked for Sandia Labs for 33 years and retired in 1984. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Celestino, at age nine and Nick at age 75; his father, Ramon Gurule and his mother, Candida Gurule. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Ernestina (C) of Albuquerque; son, Ernest R. Gurule and wife, Barbara; daughter, Mary Lou Jones and husband, John J. Jones of Albuquerque; foster daughter, Susan Mondragon; foster son, Victor Chavez and wife Tammy; grandchildren, Tyler and Ciera Jones, Angelica, Timothy, Angel Brandi, Lori and Donald Gurule and foster grandchildren, Santana and Christian Quintana, Jaylen and Santiago Mondragon, Anthony and Jonathon Chavez; 42 foster children; many cousins extended family and friends. A Visitation and Rosary will take place at Garcia Mortuary in the Chapel of Angels Tuesday February 26, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a reciting of the Rosary at 7:00 pm.; Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 820 Broadway SW on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 11:00 am; Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jerry Griego, Terry Trujillo, Ernest Gurule, J.J. Jones, Angel Gurule and Tyler Jones. Honorary Bearers are Victor Chavez. Lorenzo Garcia and Donald Gurule. Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. To view Service information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222