Alton Ray Adams Sr.

Alton Ray Adams Sr., 64, passed away on May 16, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on September 25, 1954 in Roswell, NM to the late Ray Lee and Billie Jo (King) Adams. Alton lived in Torrance County for over 26 years. He was ordained in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe on July 12, 2003 and assigned to St. Alice Parish. He was an APD Chaplain for 12 years. A Volunteer District 4 Firefighter for 23 years, New Mexico Trappers Hall of Fame Member, and a member of the American Legion Post 49 for 37 years. Alton was a 3 rd Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and a Game and Fish Hunter Education Instructor for many years. He is a lifetime member of the VFW Post 3370, a USS Ranger (CVA/CV-61) Reunion Association member as well having been the Goat Superintendent for the Torrance County Fair for a number of years. He is also preceded in death by his in-laws, Richard A. and Kathlyn Griffin and brother-in-law, Joseph Blecha. Alton is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Gail Adams; son, Alton Ray Adams Jr. and Desiree Adams (Spouse); daughters, Abigail Marie Adams and Craig Sullenger (Spouse), Margaret Ann Burge and Kelly Burge (Spouse) and Gretchen Patricia Coleen Adams and Chris Divincen. Alton was was blessed with two grandchildren, Deslyn Marie and Raelyn Grace Ann. In-laws, John and Shirley Burge; sisters, Elizabeth, Deana, Virginia, Wyvonne as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many loving and wonderful friends and community. A funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Torreon, NM. A Viewing will be at 2:00 P.M. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 3:00 P.M. and the Celebration of Mass will follow at 4:00 P.M. Father Bob Peccatiello and Fr. Malachy Obiejesi presiding with Deacon Bill Berry and Deacon Don Contreras assisting. Pallbearers will be Alton Adams Jr., Kelly Burge, Craig Sullenger, Wyatt Sullenger, Ron Allen and George Goryanec. Honorary Pallbearers will be Zackary Clark, Sharon Stephens, Frank Butts, Eric Gonzales, Luis Gonzales, Jose Jaramillo, Dolores Lujan, Eugene Lujan, Jessica Alcaraz and Jorge Alcaraz. Interment will be on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. A Memorial Mass will be held at 6:00 P.M. at the St. Alice Parish in Mountainair, NM on May 27, 2019. St. Anthony Catholic Church Church Road Torreon, NM 87061 St. Alice Parish 301 S Roosevelt Ave Mountainair, NM 87036