
Pete is survived by his companion Kathie Rico, daughter Monica Lopez (David), sons P.J. (Cheryl) and Armando Marquez, step-daughter Jessica Garcia, step-sons Tommy Joe Garcia (Rachel), and Christopher Garcia(Courtney). He was a very proud grandpa to thirteen grandkids and three great-grandsons. He is also survived by his sisters Ermie Placencio (Nestor) and Rosemary Lopez (Robert), and one brother Tommy Marquez (Cheryl), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pete is preceded in death by his loving wife Joey, his daughter Rosella, his parents, brother Casey Marquez, and son Roman.
Pete was retired from the NM National Guard, retired from WNMU, and worked for Phelps Dodge for over 20 years. He was the biggest Dallas Cowboys fan ever! He loved spending time with his family and friends to watch a football game. He grew up playing baseball and even won the state championship in 1971 while playing at Cobre High. He passed on his love of baseball to his kids and to his grandkids. If it wasn’t football season, you could find him at baseball games watching his grandkids, nieces, and nephews.
The visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12th at 5:00pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the Rosary to follow at 6:00pm officiated by Deacon Art Gutierrez. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, April 13th at 9:30am at Santa Clara Catholic Church with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. Concluding the service, cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Pete will be laid to rest next to his loving wife in the Hanover Cemetery on Wednesday, April 13th at 4pm. Pallbearers are Joseph Marquez, Ray Lopez, Michael Lopez, Tommy Marquez, Nicholas Marquez and Sam Molina.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.