Thomas R. Sosa Sr.

Thomas R. Sosa

Sr. 82 years, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at home. Surrounded by his immediate family. After a courageous battle with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. He was born in Los Padillas, New Mexico to Alfonso and Valentina Sosa, who preceded him in death. Also, preceded him are brothers, Frank Sosa, Dan Henry Sosa and Ernesto Sosa. Sisters, Alpha Quill and Roberta Tixier. He was a 1959 graduate of Valley High School (Albuquerque). He attended one year at University of New Mexico. He worked a short time at Presbyterian Hospital, where he met Isabela, whom he married on July 7, 1962, who survives him. Also, surviving are four children, Bernadette SosaZak and husband Marty, Tom Sosa Jr. and wife Lisa, Antoinette Squier and husband Bill and Christopher Sosa. Eight grandchildren, Jeremy Zak and fiancé Laci Lucero, Alyssa Zak, Dylan Zak and wife Jocelyn, Caleb Zak, Skyler Hart, Alexandra Newland and husband Winston, Amanda Sosa, Grant Squier and fiancé Dynah Smith. Six greatgrandchildren, Sienna Zak, Masen Zak, Adeline Newland, Winston Newland Jr., Thomas Newland and Eugene Zak. Brothers, Dr. Luis Sosa, John Sosa and wife Iris. Sisters Teresa Loretta Sosa and Rebecca Ek. Many nieces and nephews. All of whom he loved very much!

He worked Air National Guard full-time from 1959 to1965. New Mexico Air National Guard Military Administration Specialist from 1959 to 1965. VA Hospitals from 1967 to 1996. New Mexico Real Estate Commission from 1996 to 2021. He also created a Hispanic Employment program, while he was in Los Angeles, CA. He received many honors and awards throughout his career, too many to mention.

Services will be at St John XXIII Catholic Community Church, 4831 Tramway Ridge Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 1pm, Rosary followed by Mass.

In lieu of flowers make donations to Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choosing.