Gordon Joseph Hoffman

Wendy, I was thinking of you and Gordy the other day and decided to look you up. I am sad to hear of Gordy's death. I don't know if you remember me, but we took chemistry together at night at Los Alamos, when you were still dating. I used to spend the night with you guys sometimes. May God bless you always, your friend, Paula (Richey) Dupre

Wendy,
Even though I moved away, now and then I check the Monitor. Just now I read the sad news about your husband. I felt a special "kinship" because of our last names. It was always a pleasure to speak with both/either of you. I am so sorry.

Dear Wendy, Nick and Angela: Was just looking at the Los Alamos Monitor (a nostalgic thing I regularly do with the other papers I've worked at) and came across this sad news. Wendy, I treasure our three years working together, side by side, and how you mentored me -- and how fondly you spoke of Gordon and your children. And how you recounted his love of, and skill at, ice hockey. Little did I know then that Celeste's and my future son, Tanner, now 17, would be so passionate about a game I had no interest in but absolutely love now. Celeste and I also have a 15-year-old daughter, Cali. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. And Gordy is a man who influenced and affected so many lives. Take care, and peace and love to you and yours.

Dear Wendy, Angela, Nick, and family,

I was so sorry to learn of your loss. Gordon was a wonderfully loving, caring person whom we will all miss. He was a gentle, generous source of personal support when Jack died, for which I will always be grateful.
You are all in our prayers.
Love,
Sharon and Bill Eklund and Hannah and Alyssa

I was one of the older kids at St. Joseph's School in Hopkins Mn. when Fr. Hoffman came in and energized the whole place! He was the coolest priest ever, tooling around in his black Karmann Ghia. I always wondered where he'd gone to and was glad to find out he'd touched so many lives after leaving St. Joe's.

He really was a charismatic guy back in the day. RIP, Gordy Hoffman, and condolences to his family and friends.

We are sorry to hear about your loss - I remember Gordy at those Tuesday night 'fun runs', 'walking the dogs' on his bicycle (at least once) and his endless endeavors around the back yard, even one with a chainsaw in trees. He certainly lived life fully and energized those around him. We are better for having known him. May God bless.

Dear Wendy, Nick and Angela,
I am so sorry for your great loss and for the depth of the grief you are feeling with Gordy's passing. I have been reading the messages left on this site, and can see what a wonderful person he was, not just to you, his beloved family, but to a wide community of friends. We continue to remember all of you in our prayers. Love from, Linda and Dale.

Hoffman Family,
We were very sorry to hear about Gordon's passing. We will continue to pray for your healing. God bless you all during this difficult time.

Dear Wendy, Nick and Angela,
Mary and I were greatly saddened when we heard of the passing of Gordon. What a great father, grandfather, husband, colleague and friend. He was such a supportive, encouraging and positive role model to all those who knew and worked with him. His love of sports, especially soccer and hockey, was legendary--biking was also another super feat I will never forget. All that was secondary to his love of family and all who knews him. I am certainly grateful for his guidance and friendship all those years at Los Alamos High School. His ability to provide assistance to students, friends and family at just the right time was a amazing gift and extremely unique. He will be missed by all those who knew him; we are the fortunate ones for his continuing presence in our lives.
With sincere regards and sympathy, Vic and Mary Dalla Betta and family
Bozeman, Montana

Out daughter, Amanda, describes Gordon and Wendy as her second parents. We are grateful for your support of her and the others that invaded your home from time to time - all the time. Shirley and I are sorry to hear of Gordy's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with the Hoffman family - the extended family as well.

Dear Wendy, Nick, and Angela Sending my deepest, heartfelt sympathy to you at this most difficult, sad time. I didn't know Gordy very well, but I certainly remember the kind, gentle soul I met when you were here. You two, I remember thinking, were so good together, and obviously so happy. Please know, our hearts are with you, and our prayers for all you will need to get you through this hard time. Much love,from Kathy, and all the McEachern family in Canada

Dear Wendy, Nick and Angela and family,

We moved away from Los Alamos a very long time ago (1986), but have never forgotten the Hoffman family. Gordon was such a wonderful, kind, warm man who will be missed greatly by everyone who knew him.

Our son David, who now lives and works in San Francisco,grew up with Nick in his Pinon classes (perhaps even in pre-school and in the Y's infant swimming class, as well!) and in their Cub/Boy Scout troop at Pinon. David remains in touch with Nick through Facebook all these years later.

I knew Gordy not only from our lives in White Rick, but also when I was working as an aide in the English Department at Los Alamos High School in the mid-1980s, when he was the guidance counselor there.

Larry and I are now retired and living in our old college town of Lawrence, KS (University of Kansas Jayhawks.) Wendy, I see from what I have found on the Internet that you are retired from your job at LAMC.

Please know you are in our prayers as you grieve the loss of a very special husband, father, and grandfather. I just wish we were able to attend his memorial sevice today. You will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Wendy,
Fondly remembering Gordon and extending my deepest sympathy to your whole family. May he rest in peace.
Kristina Arko (former neighbor on Yosemite)

Dear Wendy and Family, I hold you in my thoughts and prayers at this time of such incredible loss.

To Wendy and Family, my late husband always spoke highly of and admired Gordy. I knew of his kindness love of life through him. Both worked for Los Alamos Schools. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Joanne Rader, Albuquerque

Gordy was loved and respected by everyone who knew him in our parish. His aggressive hockey playing style is still legendary. He was the best.

I am deeply sorry for your tremendous loss. He always made me smile, and feel welcome and at peace in his presence. I know his Spirit will live on through the numerous family, friends, and loved ones so blessed to have shared in his life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Wendy, Nick, and Angela,
It was with a sad heart I received news of Gordy's passing. As a colleague and friend for over 30 years, he gave me so much personally and professionally. He was much more than a friend. Gordon was both coach and mentor to my son, Justin, one of those adopted members of the Hoffman family. Gordy instilled a love of hockey in Justin that lasted through college. Gordy would probably be proud that today Justin races bicycles. I will cherish the memory of playing pool with Gordon at the Ehart Center on one of my last visits to Los Alamos. I don't think I've encountered many people in my life with a purer heart and a greater love of life than Gordy.

We extend our sincere wishes for peace, and of love, to the family of "Gordy" with whom we grew up at Rosen, Minnesota. I also went to Nazareth Hall at the same time, and admired Fr.Gordon in his work as a parish priest. We always looked up to him as a fine role model, and talked to him last in St Paul at his sister, Evie's, memorial service.

Wendy, Nick & Angela...Gordon was blessed to have touched so many lives in his lifetime. You can really truly say he lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every moment. He will be missed. My prayers to you and your family through this difficult time and always!!

Dear Nick & Angela, Your dad was one of the greatest men to ever grace God's green earth! He was so fun to be around; he just blended in as one of us kids! I feel so blessed to have known him! God bless you, your mom & all Gordy's loved ones during this time. I know the Great White Bear is shining down upon us from heaven! Much love! ~Nicole, Jeff & Teagan Algarra

Your family has always given so much to our community, please accept our prayers to give you strength at this time. God Bless you!

gordie was a very special person. i will remember his quiet way and love of nature and of life. wendy, nick and angela - my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gordy was a great guy - the best