Joseph William Hydock

HYDOCK - Joseph William "Joe" Hydock Jr., 75, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Suzanne (Sherman) Hydock; daughter, Kathy S. Pratt of Borrego Springs, CA; sons, Joseph L. Hydock of Yuma, AZ, David B. Hydock of Juneau, AK, Kenneth B. Hydock of Suffolk, VA, and Randall E. Hydock of Semmes, AL; son- and daughters-in-law; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; aunt, Verna Hansen; and step-mother, Billie Shermer-Hydock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph William Sr. and Laura Penrod (Huston) Hydock; and brother, Robert H. Hydock. Joe retired from the US Navy after 20 years of service. He also retired from the US Forest Service after 19 years. During his 30 years of residence in Albuquerque, Joe was best known for his volunteer work with local senior centers and food pantries. Memorial services will be held Monday, October 19, 2009, 3:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 1:00 p.m. Should friends desire, please make contributions to Storehouse West, 1030 Veranda Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-3515, or St Felix Pantry, 4020 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho 87124.