Pete DelValle
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Pete DelValle

  • November 15, 2011
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“Dear Dad- Thank you for the love and kindness you always gave me. I will miss you and your great sense of humor. It always kept the family smiling. ...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Inez Sisneros - Belen, NM

“Grandpa, Somehow I hope you can reading this. Tomorrow morning we will lay you to rest. You were the best grandfather, father and husband. You...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Jasper Wiggins - Albuquerque, NM

“Dear Clara, Inez, Janet and family: Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. THANK YOU PETE for your military service. Let us not forget! ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Marge and Jim Lewis - Belen, NM

“Well Pete, I didn't know you very well but I know for a fact you raised some awesome daughters and one of them is like my sister! Thank you for the...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Kathy and Edwin Esquibel - NM

“Dad, I can't imagine life without you. You were the best Father, Father in law, Grandfather,Greatgrandfather. Thank you for life. I Love You...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Janet Wiggins - Corrales, NM

“Please except our deepest sympathy. I was so happy I was able to see Uncle Pete in Clayton this summer. God be with you. ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Stella Romero Lopez - Pueblo, CO

“Inez, Francisco my prayers are with you during this sad time. ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Kay Tenorio

“Aunt Clara, Janet, Inez & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Pete will be missed. My prayers are with all of you and your families. ...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Jackie Lujan - Raton, NM - neice

“My uncle was very special man I will miss him alot but i think he is very happy now he is with all his family in heaven we will meet up with him...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: joann sandoval - amarillo T., TX

“We are sorry for your loss. We know that you will be missing a loving husband, father & grandfather. Pete was also a friend to many people who will...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Adrian & Helen Tixier - Henderson, NV

“Uncle Pete, we had him longer than any uncle, and we loved him very much, we will never forget him, may you rest in peace, I see the joy in you face...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Jane Valdez - Amarillo, TX

“I remember Pete being very kind to our son William and spending some time with him at a family gathering, It is a good memory. We were so glad we...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Sharon Lefferts - Rio Rancho , NM

“We love Andrea... therefore we loved you. thank you. ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Biff and Patricia Wichman

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we would like to express our deepest condolences to your family. ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Yvonne Blevins and Team



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Age 87, Pete DelValle passed away after a brief illness on November 15, 2011. Pete was born to Juan DelValle and Higinia Ortiz DelValle in 1924 on the family ranch in Pasamonte, NM. Pete joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 where he served in Hawaii during WWII. In 1950, Pete married his lovely bride, Clara Montano. Together they had five children. Pete worked as a crash firefighter at Kirtland Air Force Base. He was very patriotic and served his community as an active member of the American Legion Post 99, also serving there as Post Commander. After retirement, Pete enjoyed traveling with his wife and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Education was extremely important to Pete. He was very proud that all four of his grandchildren were college graduates of UNM. Pete was preceded in death by an infant son, Anthony James; adult sons, Pete Jr. and John; his parents, Juan and Higinia DelValle; 3 brothers, Romolo, Juan and Julian, and a sister Natividad Ulibarri. Pete is survived by Clara, his wife of 61 years; daughters, Inez Sisneros and husband Fransisco, Janet Wiggins and husband David; grandsons, Sterling Wiggins, Jasper Wiggins and wife, Lauren; granddaughters, Andrea Wichman and husband Stuart, Rebeca Sisneros and Josh Espinosa; and his great-grandchildren, Esteban, Anja and Ella. Pete is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and very dear friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Francisco Sisneros, David Wiggins, Sterling Wiggins, Jasper Wiggins, Rebeca Sisneros and Andrea Wichman. Honorary pallbearer will be Maurilio Ruiz. A rosary will be held at Queen of Heaven, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE, on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. and a mass of resurrection will follow immediately at 10:00 a.m.. Father Young will officiate. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.