Albert Perez
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Albert Perez

  • May 28, 1922 - November 13, 2009
  • Vaughn, New Mexico
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“Corrine I am sorry for your loss, My prayers are with you if you need me please feel free to text me a message. My prayers are with your family. Even...Read More » ”
1 of 24 | Posted by: Tina Griego - Vaughn, NM

“Narci and Corinne and family, We are very sorry to hear of Albert's passing, he was and is a very special person. Please know that we are thinking of...Read More » ”
2 of 24 | Posted by: Doug and Lora Burr - Friend

“Pier, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My sister, Mary Lou Lueras, who lives in Los Lunas, NM, sent me an obituary from "the...Read More » ”
3 of 24 | Posted by: Delfina Tapia McKee - Canyon Lake, CA

“I wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about Albert's passing. I wish I could have been at the services. You all were a very important part of my...Read More » ”
4 of 24 | Posted by: Emilio (Kiki) Torres - NM

“Corine & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. You are so fortunate to have had him for as long as you did, all that is left...Read More » ”
5 of 24 | Posted by: Robert & Stella Luna - Vaughn, NM

“I always had the highest respect for Albert . He was a great sheepman but more importantly was a great person . It was my privilege to have known him...Read More » ”
6 of 24 | Posted by: Jim Sachse - Las Cruces, NM

“Dear Aunt Corrine: I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I wanted you to know that my time spent with you and Uncle Albert was absolutely precious...Read More » ”
7 of 24 | Posted by: Stephanie Morris - Edgewater, MD

“Corinne, Alice and Family, Our deepest condolences to you and your families at this difficult time. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and...Read More » ”
8 of 24 | Posted by: Tina Garcia & Girls

“Corrine and Families It is with a heavy heart that the Aragon Families send our deepest condolences to all of you. We have been long time friends...Read More » ”
9 of 24 | Posted by: Rita Aragon Garcia

“Narciso and family, Please express my condolences to all the family. I read the obituary in the local paper on line this morning. I have many fond...Read More » ”
10 of 24 | Posted by: G. Kimble Hibbard, Jr. - Roswell, NM

“Narciso and family, I read of Albert's passing in the local paper. Please express my condolences to all. I have fond memories of Albert shipping...Read More » ”
11 of 24 | Posted by: G. Kimble Hibbard, Jr. - Roswell, NM

“Corinne and Family, My deepest condolence to you and your family, Albert was a wonderful husband, father, and Grandfather and also a good friend to...Read More » ”
12 of 24 | Posted by: Julie Gazolas Garcia - Rio Rancho, NM

“I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Perez. He was one of the "Great Ones". Mr. Perez (always Mr. Perez. I could never call him Albert even though he...Read More » ”
13 of 24 | Posted by: Andrea Pettit - Hagerman, NM

“Dear Narciso and family, I am sorry to hear about your Dad’s death. Not knowing him personally, but after reading his tribute, you can truly say...Read More » ”
14 of 24 | Posted by: Kevin O'Doherty - Chicago, IL

“DEAR CORRINE AND FAMILY,JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW TRULLY SORRY IM.....LOVE TO ALL OF YOU ENCINA ”
15 of 24 | Posted by: ENCINA - las vegas, NV

“Dear Corrine and family, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and in our prayers. ”
16 of 24 | Posted by: Ray and Rosa Horcasitas - NM

“Dear Corrine and Family, We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and the family. What great memories we have of Albert! He was truly...Read More » ”
17 of 24 | Posted by: Charlotte (Aguilar) Romero - TX

“Family.....We will always remember the friendship and love that was shared by our parents and extended on to us. I know in my heart that Albert is in...Read More » ”
18 of 24 | Posted by: Nena Burguete-Vincioni - NM

“Love you Alberto. ”
19 of 24 | Posted by: Sean

“My deepest condolences to the family of Albert Perez. Albert was one of my families dearest friends and will be missed. Albert always knew how to...Read More » ”
20 of 24 | Posted by: Abran Sandoval - Albuquerque, NM

“Our prayers are for ever lasting peace for my hero and father. Tibo & Robin Perez ”
21 of 24 | Posted by: Albert R Perez

“Dear Aunt Corrine and Family, The Heavens Opened Up for Uncle Albert with joy of singing to one of the best uncles on this earth. I loved him with...Read More » ”
22 of 24 | Posted by: Laura Terry

“Dear Aunt Corrine and Family, The Heavens Opened Up for Uncle Albert with joy of singing to one of the best uncles on this earth. I loved him with...Read More » ”
23 of 24 | Posted by: Laura Terry

“Albert I will miss you. What great memories of your and your family when we lived in Vaughn. We will never forget you. ”
24 of 24 | Posted by: Margaret Tarpley Jacobs


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PEREZ - Albert Perez. And the Lord said, “Good job, my shepherd—now come on home.” Friday, November 13, 2009. It is a sad day for the Albert Perez family—but what a great day in Heaven. There it’s just breaking daylight. The sky’s magenta, pickup engines are being revved, helicopter blades are starting their roll, cowboys are saddled up on fresh horses. Laughter and raucous conversation fill the chilly air. This could be the best coyote hunt ever. And life will continue on here, as it should, but not without dear memories held closely and safely to our hearts. Albert Perez had many loves—family, friends, sheep, ranching, rain (damn, it’s dry), sheep, hunting, fishing, sports (let’s go Aggies!), sheep, a good day’s work, bologna on white bread (again, Albert?), Corinne’s roast leg of lamb, sheep; and one deep, abiding hate most worthy of mention—any live coyote. Albert was born in Flagstaff, AZ on May 28, 1922 to parents Ramon and Ysaura Perez. The family moved to New Mexico in 1927, where they began assembling ranches near Yeso, Pastura, and Pintada. Here Albert’s siblings, Anna, Carmen, Ramon, and Alice were born. At the age of seven, Albert was already camping with sheep bands. He attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in Buchanan and in Vaughn, where he graduated from high school in 1941, then joined uncles Narciso and Manuel and a couple other hired hands in fencing the entire ranch. He left the ranch to attend New Mexico A&M (now NMSU) for a short time, but returned when WWII began. Albert met Corinne Ribera, the light of his life, when his sister brought her out to the ranch from Albuquerque to ride horses. They married on August 30, 1947 and continued with a partnership, friendship, and love that lasted 62 years. After living in Flagstaff for a short time, the couple moved to the ranch at Pintada, NM and proceeded to raise their family. Eventually they moved to Vaughn, where Albert was a longtime member of the Vaughn School Board. In addition, Albert was chairman of the Guadalupe County Soil and Water Conservation District for thirty years, and was honored with the New Mexico Wool Growers’ 2000 Sheepman of the Year. Albert was the consummate rancher and steward of the land. As with any good shepherd, the care of his livestock and family came first, his pasture and water shortly behind. He led by example—his life, his hearty laugh (AhhOOOF!), his honor and love are all the lessons we need carry on. Adios y a Dios, Alberto. Albert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Corinne; son Albert (Tibo) Perez and wife Robin of Taos; son Narciso Perez of Albuquerque; daughter Cambria Masci and husband Greg of Gallup; daughter Pier and husband Lane of San Diego, CA; grandchildren Cassidy Nunn and husband James of Montrose, CO, Kendall Perez of Greeley, CO, Sean Perez of Las Cruces, and Giuliano Masci of Gallup; sisters Anna Osle of Albuquerque and Alice Perez of Vaughn; along with numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, out-laws, and other beautiful friends he thought of as family. In addition to his parents, Ramon and Ysaura, Albert was preceded in death by his brother, Ramon, and a sister, Carmen. Pallbearers will be Vincent Perez, Dominic Perez, Bruce Dereta, Frank Perez, John Spensieri, and Carlos Armendariz. Honorary pallbearers are Mannie Aguilar, Alfredo Flores, Charlie Serrano, Butch Del Curto, Gino Lujan, Jack Achen, Jim Sachse, Earl Sena, Sec Rivera, Brahaim Hindi, Sr., Alex Gazolas, Norbert Archibeque, Andy Cordova, Charles Schoolcraft, Johnny Madril, and Ernest Perez. Rosary will be Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Vaughn, NM.