JOYCE KATHRYN LANDRY BLANCO Dec. 19, 2014
Joyce Kathryn Landry Blanco passed away December 19, 2014.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, December 29, 2 o’clock at the White Rock Baptist Church.
Joyce is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Charles Blanco; parents Tony and Marie Landry; and brothers Harvey and Allen Landry. She is survived by her sister, Irene Collins; daughter Linda and husband Roger Huchton; son Clark and wife Judy; son Tom and wife Colleen; grandchildren Kristin and husband John Hofferberth; Marie Huchton; and James Blanco; and great-grandchildren Hannah and Nathan Hofferberth.
Joyce was born in Vista, California, in 1928. After graduating from high school, Joyce worked in Vista until 1952 when she married Charles Blanco, a marine stationed at Camp Pendleton. After military service, they moved to Houston, Texas, where their three children were born and raised. Joyce worked at Sears selling shoes then carpet until her retirement.
Joyce moved from Houston to White Rock, New Mexico in 1996 after she was widowed. She became very active at the White Rock Senior Center, instigating the Thursday night poker group and installation of the horse shoe pits. She was one of the earliest participants in the Wednesday morning breakfast group that began at the White Rock McDonald’s then morphed into McBaptist Breakfast held at the White Rock Baptist Church. She participated in Senior Olympics for many years, winning medals in javelin throw, table tennis, billiards and other events.
Joyce was a friendly and very caring young soul; giving lots of hugs even after she lost the ability to speak. She loved the outdoors and walked all over White Rock often waving to her many friends. Her lifelong cheerfulness endeared her to many and her adventurous spirit never stopped reaching out to enjoy life, friends and family to the max
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Salvation Army, the White Rock Baptist Church, KNME PBS Station or the charity of your choice. Cremation services under the direction of the Neptune Society, Albuquerque, NM.