Alfred Toney Marez Cortez, Colorado Obituary

Alfred Toney Marez

Funeral services for former area resident, Alfred Toney Marez will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 18 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Cortez Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 17 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Fred was born on April 23, 1923 in Gallup, N.M. the son of Jose and Jesusita (Candelaria) Marez. Fred went to Heaven on December 11, 2015 at his daughter's home in Fort Lupton, Colo. at the age of 92. Fred married Lillian Francisco in June 1942. They had 3 children, Bob, Joann and Mary Louise. He enlisted in the US Army in 1944 and proudly served in WWII. Fred later married Ouida North and became step-father to Shane, Nacole and Wendy. Fred lived his life to the fullest in the Cortez/Dolores area, where he loved to hunt and fish. He was a very big part of our family and will be greatly missed. Fred is survived by his children, Alfred Robert "Bob" Marez, and Joann Espinoza; his step-children, Shane, Nacole and Wendy; his sister, Helen John; his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; and also many nieces and nephews. Fred was preceded in death by his wives, Lillian Francisco Marez and Ouida North Marez; and his daughter, Mary Louise.
April 23, 1923 - December 11, 201504/23/192312/11/2015
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Gordon and Linda Leavell
January 17, 2016
We're sorry to hear about Fred. Very nice guy to talk with. Definitely miss him and Ouida.
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Gerald Durall
January 16, 2016
Fred was a friend that I had the privilege to work with at Nielsons.He was always upbeat,kind,and courteous and a pleasure to be around.Gerald Durall
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,Dolly Wallace Gardner
December 18, 2015
To Freddie's family, He was a GOOD man. He carried the mail from Dolores to Rico on Route 4A for many years, and was always so good to take messages to people on the route, stop and buy Kool-aid that my sister and I made to sell at the roadside stand, took the cream and ... Continue Reading
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Ann Larsen
December 18, 2015
Fred, We are going to miss not getting to visit with you, but you will always have a warm place in our hearts. You were always smiling and a joy to be around. I know you are having a great reunion with the family that has gone on before. We will see you later on. Our lov... Continue Reading
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Kathy Sanchez
December 18, 2015
Dear Family Marez, I have nothing but good memories of Uncle Fred he was a good man and very hard worker reflected in the Snow Oasis quite the great hunter also which he loved every hunting season As kids we loved when Uncle Fred would stop by and give us the day old pin... Continue Reading
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Levi Macedo
December 17, 2015
Uncle Fred you great man I'm glad you ashow mean what a wonderful life you pictures of you and my family when I was young we love you uncle Fred
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Tiburcio (Tim)& Edith Garcia
December 17, 2015
Rest in peace Fred. Our condolences & prayers to all his family.
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Levi Macedo
December 17, 2015
Uncle Fred you great man I'm glad you ashow mean what a wonderful life you pictures of you and my family when I was young we love you uncle Fred
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Trinie Maestas
December 17, 2015
Fred was a such Gentleman..My heart aches hearing of his Passing..He was such a Loving man, good Sense of humor and his Laugh was unique.My PRAYERS and THOUGHTS are with the family.. R.I.P Uncle Fred..
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Le Ann
December 16, 2015
May you all have great memories to carry with you at this time of pain. I pray for your peace....
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