Joe E. Gurule

Joe E. Gurule, 69, of Willard, NM, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2006 in Albuquerque, NM with his loving family beside him. Joe was born on September 28, 1936 in Torreon, NM to Epifanio and Elena (Chavez) Gurule. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict as a Chief Petty Officer, and served aboard an aircraft carrier. After retiring from the Navy, Joe worked as a school teacher for the Estancia and Mountainair public schools. His sons, Randal James Gurule, Eric Gurule, and Arnold Albert Gurule; aunts, Mary Gurule Macias, and Ruth Russell; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren survive Joe. All that knew and loved him will miss Joe. There will be a Viewing on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at the Harris-Hanlon Chapel in Mountainair, NM. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Willard, NM. A Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Willard, NM. Father Ron Stone will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Sal Garcia, Robert Chavez, Juan Gonzalez, Earnest Chavez, Raymond Brito, and Genaro Tafoya. Honorary pallbearers will be Percy Russell, and JR Garcia.