Alfonso Rael, 87, of Questa, passed away on December 14, 2005. He was retired from Asarco Copper Mine in Silver Bell, AZ. He was a Peregrino and member of St. Anthony's Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Antonio and Stella Rael, brothers, Jacobo, Rudolfo and Fred Rael and brother-in-law Louis Ortiz. He is survived by his wife, Cora Rael, children, Anthony Rael (Margarita) of Tucson, AZ, Patsy Wallace (Lynn) of Belen, Dianna Rael Trujillo (Stephen) of Taos, Selimo Rael (Kathy) of Santa Fe, sisters, Eva Gallegos (Chris) of Questa, Eufelia Ortiz and her late husband Louis, brothers, Ben Rael (Evangeline) of Taos, Gustavo Rael (Aurora) of Questa, Jose Redolio Rael of Questa and 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
A Wake service by Deacon Felimon Rael and a Rosary by the Peregrinos was held on Friday, December 16, 2005 at St. Anthony's Church in Questa. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, December 17, 2005 at St. Anthony's Church. Interment was held at San Pedro Cemetery. In leau of flowers please send donations to St. Anthony's Parish in Questa.