Patricia (Pat) Mae Alford

Patricia (Pat) Mae Alford

Patricia (Pat) Mae Alford passed from earth to heaven on November 18, 2018, in Colorado Springs. Pat was born on August 8, 1939, in Syracuse, New York, to John J. and Hilda Mae (Manning) Newton. She had five brothers and sisters.

After graduating high school, Pat enlisted in the Women’s Army Corp, and while stationed in San Francisco, she married Clarence (Babe) Kelly Alford. Their first child, Peggy Jean, was born in Germany. After Babe’s discharge from the Army, the family moved to San Jon, NM, where Babe worked for the electric cooperative. The couple had another daughter, Kelly Jim, and a son, Bobby Dean. In July, 1963, Babe died suddenly in a work-related accident, leaving Pat, age 23, a widow with three small children.

Eventually Pat moved her family to Portales, NM, where she resided until 3 years ago. While in Portales, Pat worked as a hair stylist, a meat wrapper, a home healthcare aid, the director of the Senior Citizens Center, and as a foster care provider. She was happiest and most satisfied while caring for others.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Kelly Alford; a sister, Jeannette Jordan; and two brothers, John F. Newton and Robert Newton. She is survived by her daughter Peggy and her husband Ben Masias of Colorado Springs, CO; her son Bobby and his wife Corene Alford of Portales, NM; 10 grandchildren-Hillary (Alford) Cervantes; Davinna (Alford) Jasso; Victoria Masias; Carlie (Alford) Harrison;
Tobin Alford; Maleikah, Maddison, Daneisha, Lexee, and Johnathon Wofford; 5 great-grandchildren-Elisha, Uriah, Dean, Hadley, and Ezekiel; a brother, Thomas Newton of Syracuse, NY; and a sister, Hilda Curran of Seneca Falls, NY.

Contributions may be made to the Ahlzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice. Following Pat’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.