Robert Peterson

Robert "Pete" Peterson – Age 77 a resident of Las Colonias, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2005 with his loving family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a Veteran of the United States Merchant Marines having enlisted at the age of 16, he was also a United States Army and Air Force Veteran as well as a former Bernalillo County Sheriff Deputy. He will be remembered as a dignified and proud gentleman with a great smile, a sparkle in his eye and a firm handshake. He enjoyed flying his own airplane and held a private pilots license and especially enjoyed the beautiful New Mexico hunting, fishing and riding horses with his brother-in-laws: Raul, Felix, Eliseo Jr. and Palemone Miera. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rose Peterson in 1999; the love of his life and daughter, Norma Jean Peterson in 2000. Robert and Rose lovingly cared for their daughter, Norma Jean for over 44 years in her struggle with Cerebral Palsy. After his wife's passing, he and his family proudly cared for Norma Jean until her passing. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Peterson; sister, Helen Gualde and many in-laws. He is survived by his children: George R. Peterson and wife Donna of Las Colonias, Dianna Blozis of CA, Charles Peterson of CA and Lisa Roybal and her husband Duwayne of Pecos; sister, Carol Ciccarelli of FL; grandchildren: Robert Peterson of CA, Kelly Rivera and her husband Matthew Sr. of Santa Fe, Brian Peterson of Las Colonias, Janet Peterson of Taos and April Peterson and fiancé Daniel Sanchez of CA, Tracy and Eric Blozis, Amanda, Emily and Erica Peterson all of CA, Joseph, Camille and Derek Roybal all of Pecos; great-grandchildren: Matthew Jr., Robert, Angelo, Anthony and Hailey; as well as many brother and sister-in-laws and numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He will be deeply missed by everyone. A devotional service will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home in Taos. Graveside service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2005 at 12noon at the Miera Family Cemetery in El Prado with Military Honors. The Rivera Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary is providing the family of Robert "Pete" Peterson with care and professional services. 505-753-2288 or Toll Free 1-800-443-4854