John A. Mahoney of Roy, was called home on August 2, 2014 at the mature age of 95. He was born in Roy, NM, April 9, 1919, to John H. and Isabel Mahoney. John served in the United States Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged on January 15, 1946.
He is preceded in death by his wife Rena Mahoney, his son John H. Mahoney, step son Reno Joe Bonomo, and sisters Leola Wendland, Dorothy Moore and Lula Vig.
He is survived by his step-daughters Janet Willis and her husband Jim, and Colleen Grogan, daughter-in-law June Mahoney, grandsons, great grandsons, great granddaughters; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
John was a husband, dad (honey, Johnny, grandpa). Grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a great man with a big heart who honored the value of his country, family and friendships. John was a farmer and rancher with an unquestionable work ethic that extended into his 90’s until he joined friends at the Colfax General Long Term Care facility in Springer.
Services will be Friday August 8, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at the Mahoney Ranch in Roy with Pastor Ray Clark Officiating. Burial will be in the Roy Cemetery.
Arrangements and celebration of love for John A. Mahoney are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.
Mr. Mahoney was a great American patriot.
He used to come into the cafe in Roy in the mornings and sit and visit with folks. I very much enjoyed conversions with him about his life and experiences. He had definite opinions and strong ones… and he also had a wealth of experience and knowledge.
So long, Senor Mahoney.
Vaya con Dios…