Albert Placencio

Albert G. Placencio, 64, a resident of Silver City, New Mexico, entered eternal rest Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. He was born June 17, 1951, in Santa Clara, New Mexico, to Albert O. Placencio and Adela D. Gomez. He worked and retired from Phelps Dodge as a mill repairman. He loved fishing, singing and playing his guitar. He was known for being ornery and loved to make people laugh. Last but not least, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife, Berlinda A. Placencio, of the family home; two sons, Gary R. Placencio of Bayard, and Albert R. Placencio III and companion, Mandy, of Bayard; three daughters, Geraldine R. Placencio of Albuquerque, Sharon P. Dominguez and husband, Paul, of Silver City, and Desiree P. Cohn and husband, Patrick, of Silver City; 19 grandchildren, Robert Tafoya, Jesse Schroeder, Anthony Barrios, Gary Placencio Jr., Cruz Placencio, Elemayne McNett, Albert, Trinity and Pauline Dominguez, Anastasia and Jesus Placencio, Ezmiah P., Tristian, Belder and Al Cohn, Andres, Sabrina, Selena and April Vigil; four great-grandchildren, Aiden Schroeder, Cruz Placencio Jr., Justin Paul McNett and Bently Tafoya; three sisters, Zenaida "Sandy" P. Tully and husband, David, of Henderson, Nevada, Yolanda Placencio and companion, Joshua, of Edmund, Oklahoma, and Hope P. Rodarte and husband, Chuck, of Henderson. He was preceded in death by his son, Joe Vigil; four brothers, Norbert G. Placencio, Manuel G. Placencio, Joseph G. Placencio and Zack G. Placencio; two sisters, Julia P. Castillo and Ruby Araiza; one niece, Monica "Nena" Castillo. Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 8, from 5-6 p.m. at Terrazas Funeral Chapels, with the holy rosary to begin at 6 p.m., with Deacon Richard Rodriguez reciting. The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Santa Clara Catholic Church, with the Rev. Robert Becerra officiating. Private burial will be at Hurley Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Belder Cohn, Patrick Cohn Jr., Gary Placencio, Albert Placencio III, Albert Dominguez and Eugene Kirker. Honorary pallbearers will be David Goetz, Robert Tafoya, Elmo Amador, Charles Marsh and Al P. Cohn. 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.