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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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He was passionate about his students, and took the Civics Club to Washington, D.C. every year. Joe moved back to Fort Sumner in 2009, and was a substitute teacher and coach for Fort Sumner High School.
Joe was member of the National Education Association, and of the Church on the Hill of Fort Sumner.
Joe loved to walk his dogs for several miles while listening to audio books. He enjoyed the challenge of Sudoku puzzles. Joe enjoyed traveling especially if the travel involved sports. He took scouting trips for Moriarty Pintos Football, and traveled to watch two of his favorite teams play, the Dallas Cowboys, and the New York Yankees.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother in law Rickey Cones in 2001.
Survivors include his brother Roy (Linda) Turner, sister Denise Cones, niece Dawna (Luke) Cortese, and nephew Jerry (Erin) Cones all of Fort Sumner.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 1 - 6 pm at Chavez Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church on the Hill with Pastor Richard Terrell and Mr. Tom Irwin officiating. Interment to follow at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Jerry Cones, Luke Cortese, Jordan Cortese, Joe Cortese, Emma Cones, Carly Cones, and Mary Ann Cortese. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Wootton, Joe Bailey, Bob McIntyre, Kenneth Bell, Gary Tripp, Rafael Roybal, Dave Latham, Rob Adams, and Tim Flores.
Memorial Contributions in honor of Joe Turner can be made to:
Moriarty High School Athletics, 200 Center Street, Moriarty, NM 87035
orFort Sumner High School Athletics ATTN: Matt Moyer, 1001 E Sumner Ave, Fort Sumner, NM 88119
Service arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, New Mexico. (575) 355-2311.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
1:00 - 6:00 pm (Mountain time)
Chavez Funeral Home - Fort Sumner
Thursday, March 28, 2024
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Mountain time)
The Church On The Hill - Fort Sumner
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Starts at 3:00 pm (Mountain time)
Fort Sumner Cemetery
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