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CLAUDE LOREY Obituary

Claude Lorey passed away peacefully on June 16, 2017 at the age of 56 after an unexpected illness; surrounded by his family and many of the people who he loved, and those who loved and respected him. Claude was a man with a big heart and great capacity for love, empathy, patience, and dedication that belied his great stature. Throughout his life he relentlessly pursued his passions, which were varied, and many in number. He spent much of his youth professionally racing motorcycles and dragsters, working by his father's side in the grocery business for many years, and later moving into landscape and commercial construction management; and finally achieving his true passion of farming pecans at his home in Lordsburg, New Mexico. Claude loved working with his hands and being in nature. He saw God at work the most when he worked the pecan fields and cared for the farm animals. Claude had an appreciation and love for our Creator and knew who his life belonged to. He believed that life was a gift. He was a thoughtful and selfless man; he always did what he could for others first. Claude had the best laugh and always lightened the mood with stories and jokes; his sweet smile could light up a room. On a Sunday night he enjoyed drinking a fosters, smoking a good cigar, and watching the Dallas Cowboys play football. He is survived by his wife, January and his 9 beloved children: Kristin (Nate), Crystal (Taylor), Kacie (Paul), Kaylee (Graf), Claude, Demi, Jared, Logan, Isiah, and 7 grandchildren, his siblings, Martina Lorey (Ron), Monica Lorey, Michele Rifai (Mostafa). Memorial services will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Claude may be sent to the Anthony Youth Farm, or your favorite charity, in lieu of flowers.

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Published by El Paso Times from Jun. 24 to Jul. 8, 2017.

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Sandra Larson

June 18, 2025

You are still in my thoughts. I will never forget you.

Sandra

June 18, 2024

Never forgotten my dear work brother.

Sandra

June 12, 2023

Never forgotten my dear work brother. Miss you!

Mike Abeyta

June 10, 2023

I grew up on Argentina Street in El Paso, as did Claude. I considered Claude to be my best friend as a kid before my family moved away to Utah. So many fun times, mischief and adventures! When I returned the first time to visit 6 months or a year later, he sprinted down the street full speed to meet me, and he insisted we go see a new movie just out, "Jaws." (A couple years later, same thing, "Close Encounters"). I´m sad I lost touch with him, but reading peoples´ tributes here has been touching. I´ve thought of him over the years, and I knew even back then that he was a great person.

Sandra Larson

June 21, 2021

I still think about you and miss you, my working brother. You made my life so much better. Thank you.

June 18, 2020

I still think of you and miss you my friend.

Linda Al-Hanna (McCallick)

June 18, 2020

Every now and then a song comes on and my memory of Claude is so strong. I listen to The Sultans of Swing, Dire Straits, one of his favorites...RIP my high school friend.

Sandra LARSON

June 18, 2019

You are still missed and remembered daily Claude.

Sandra Larson

June 15, 2018

A year has gone by and Claude is still dearly missed. I think of him and talk to him often.

January 24, 2018

I had the hornor to work for Claude and his father;amazing people. Claude was an amazing person and boss.

You were always so kind to me, Claude. The Lorey family is dearly missed in my life. Love to you all.

Fritz Schellenberg

November 17, 2017

Ron Pepper

July 30, 2017

So many people come and go from our lives, Claude will always be one of the guys who always tried to do the right thing. I trusted CLaude that he always had my back. Jr. If your looking for someone to pattern your life after, Claude's a great one to follow. Rest in peace buddy.

Sandra Larson

July 18, 2017

Claude was my "work" brother. I worked with him almost every day for eight years. He is dearly missed. He has been lifted up to a better place. God Bless him and Love him.

Cindy Aguilar-Davis

June 28, 2017

My sincere condolences. Thoughts and prayers.

Claude at one of his Moro-cross races. 1979

Linda (McCallick) Al-Hanna

June 27, 2017

Ken Bonney

June 26, 2017

Claude was a friend of mine in high school. I haven't seen or spoken to him in many years. I still remember he was always happy and kind to everyone. He had a remarkable smile. A good guy all around. God bless his family and may he RIP

McCallick twins with Claude -Burges n Bloom

Linda A-Hanna (McCallick)

June 25, 2017

Londa (McCallick) Willems

June 25, 2017

Claude was a great friend of mine and my twin sister in High School and I will always remember what a nice guy he was and how much he loved fast cars, and motor cross racing. He is everything and more (as described about him in the obituary). I miss those good ole days. I am happy that he has such a great legacy in his children and grandchildren. My deepest sympathy and prayers are going out to Claude and to all of his family and extended family.

June 25, 2017

Claude was one of my best friends in high school, I watched him at a moto-cross race when his spleen was injured from another cyclist ramming into him. He just said don't worry, he'd be fine, later I saw him in the hospital. I will always remember his smile and kind spirit. He took my twin and I to Burges in bloom, because we didn't have dates. He borrowed his fathers cadilac and took my identical sister and I arm in arm to the dance. A cherished memory we will never forget. We will forever think of his lively spirit and laugh.

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