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Published: 15 June 2018 15 June 2018

alejandro gandara rsAlejandro P. Gandara, 88, a resident of Lordsburg, NM entered eternal rest Monday, June 11, 2018 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.

He was born in Valedon, NM to Francisco and Angelica Peña Gandara.

He was a lifelong resident of Lordsburg, NM.

He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He was known to family and friends as "Corky".

He retired from the Texas New Mexico Power Plant with years of service. Alejandro loved to go hunting and playing golf.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 yrs., Mary Ellen of the family home; two daughters, Melsina Reyes and husband Jerry of Las Vegas, NV; Rebecca "Becky" Cabrera of Lordsburg; two grandchildren, Anthony Garcia and wife Irene, and Nicole Reyes; five great-grandchildren, Regina, Renae, Alejandro, Noa, and Alicia all of Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Consuelo Theriault and husband Charles of New Hampshire.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Angel, Manuel, Feliciano, and Francisco Gandara; two sisters, Alvina Payne and Esperanza Armijo.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 16 at 10am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Jude Okonkwo officiating. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.

To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.