HYDOCK, Joseph William (Joe), Jr.

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ October 22, 2009 Joseph William "Joe" Hydock Jr., 75, died Oct. 14, 2009, in Albuquerque, N.M. He was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Somerset, Pa Joe retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service. He also retired from the U.S. Forest Service after 19 years. During his 30 years of residence in Albuquerque, Joe was best known for his volunteer work with local senior centers and food pantries. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Suzanne (Sherman) Hydock; daughter Kathy S. Pratt of Borrego Springs, Calif.; sons Joseph L. Hydock of Yuma, David B. Hydock of Juneau, Alaska, Kenneth B. Hydock of Suffolk, Va., and Randall E. Hydock of Semmes, Ala.; son- and daughters-in-law; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; aunt Verna Hansen; and stepmother Billie Shermer-Hydock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph William Sr. and Laura Penrod (Huston) Hydock, and brother Robert H. Hydock. Memorial services were held Monday, Oct. 19, at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel, in New Mexico. Interment of cremated remains took place at Santa Fe National Cemetery Tuesday, Oct. 20. Contributions can be made to Storehouse West, 1030 Veranda Dr. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-3515 or St. Felix Pantry, 4020 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho 87124. Visit an online guest book for Joseph at www.RememberTheirStory.com".