Born March 11,1936 in Clint Texas. He passed away August 21, 2016 in Tucson Arizona. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Adolfine, and son Alfred. Survived by a son, Joseph; and daughter Helga - both of Tucson and son Samuel of Bainbridge Island, Washington. He leaves behind nine grand children and four great grand children; a brother, John of Tucson and two sisters Maria Valenzuela of Tucson and Tola Romero of San Diego, California.