Obituary of Gordon E Rex

Gordon E. Rex passed away on Friday, Jan. 31, at his home in Los Lunas. He was born on March 30, 1934, in Orefield, Penn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Henry and Grace Alice Rex; as well as eight brothers, David, Kermit, John, Ruben, Herbert, Carlton, Wilmer and Luther Rex. He is survived by his loving partner, Marylin Stokes; sisters, Arlene Marsteller and Betty Brunner; children, Gordon Rex and wife, Lynn, Sandra Masters, Linda Fenstermaker, Gary Rex, Terry Rex and wife, Lisa, Jeff Zellner and wife, Shelly, Michele Swartz and husband, John, Allison Kim and husband, Billy, Brad Zellner, Preston Rex and wife, Michele, Shirley Gomez and husband, Adam, and Mike Dicus and wife, Sarah; as well as 40 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Gordon was born, raised and lived in Pennsylvania until he moved to Albuquerque in 1970. He eventually moved to Valencia County in 1985, where he resided until the time of his passing. When he wasn't enjoying his large family, Gordon spent much of his time fixing cars, diesel trucks, farm and construction equipment, pretty much anything on wheels. He was a mechanic by trade and owned many of his own businesses, one of them being Rex Automotive. With his vast knowledge of mechanics and great patience, he also taught many others the trade he loved so much. Fittingly, Gordon's greatest love, besides his family, was being involved with car racing at local dirt tracks. He raced cars himself, sponsored other racers and was willing to help in any way; if it had to do with dirt racing Gordon was involved. As well as dirt racing, he also took on the task of collecting, rebuilding, then selling classic cars. His passion for all things automotive was only one of the things Gordon enjoyed. He also spent his time playing guitar with friends and family, a love he passed on to some of his sons. Gordon was greatly loved and will be missed immensely. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Duncan Memorial Building, 8 La Ladera, Los Lunas. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home of Los Lunas.