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Funeral escort for  US Navy MM3 Pete Alonzo on 10/21/24

October 21, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Gallup, NM – The family of US Navy MM3 Pete Alonzo humbly requesting a funeral escort on Monday, October 21, 2024.

STAGING: 10:45am St. Francis Catholic Church @ 214 W Wilson Ave., Gallup, NM 87301   
KSU:11:15am
DESTINATION:  11:30am Gallup State Veterans Cemetery, 333 National Cemetery Drive, Gallup, NM 8730  

 Pete Alonzo, 92 years old, was a proud U.S. Navy vet who served from May 28, 1951 – May 2, 1955 in the Korean War. He served aboard the U.S.S. Laws DD558 and was a Machinist Mate 3rd Class with several earned accolades, including: Korean Service Medal (2 Stars), United Nations Service Medal, China Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, and more! He is survived by his four children and their spouses: Cathy and her husband, Harvey; Paul and his wife, DIana; Michael and his wife, JoAnn; Gabriel and his wife, Cleo. In addition, he is survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Please join us in honoring a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend to his final resting place where he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife, Geraldine. Rosary begins 9:30 AM @ St. Francis Catholic Church Mass at 10:00 AM Burial scheduled for 11:30 AM @ Gallup State Veterans Cemetery Reception to follow at St. Francis Community Hall Thank you for your continued support and prayers during this difficult time!  


On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of  US Navy MM3 Pete Alonzo. Rest in peace sailor.

Contact : Courtney Spencer (Granddaughter)

Details

Date:
October 21, 2024
Time:
10:30 am - 12:00 pm