
He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Doris Foshee, two brothers, David and Irvin Schepps and the mother of his kids, Lucy Fox; a grandson, Jimmy Altamirano. He is survived by his brother, Leonard Fox and wife Olga of Garland, TX; his three kids, Rita Montenegro and husband Johnny of Hurley; Lori Fox from Hurley; Steve Madrid and wife Amy from Silver City; thirteen grandchildren, Matthew Madrid, Faith Altamirano, Alex Altamirano, Johnny Rey Montenegro, Jacob Altamirano, Aubrianna Montenegro, Jordan Altamirano, Kierra Madrid, Lucy Montenegro, Kaden Madrid, Joseph Montenegro, Kaleb and Kianna Madrid; four great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; along with the Montenegro family which took him and loved him wholeheartedly.
A memorial service will be celebrated on Thursday, November 18th at 11:30am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Dr. Gilbert Arizaga officiating. Concluding service and inurnment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors.
Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.