Clarence Gary Falvey

Clarence Gary Falvey, 73, a life long resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away at Vida Encantada Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on September 21, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Evelyn Baca Falvey; in-laws: Albert and Ruby Belcher Moss, brothers-in-law, Carl Moss, Pat Moss, and Chester Rierson.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Faye Falvey of the family home; a daughter, Ruby Byrd and husband Jon of Chesapeake, VA; a granddaughter, Hollyanne Byrd of Albuquerque, NM; his beloved dog Abby and cat Harley; three brothers: Henry Falvey and wife Bella of Las Vegas, NV, Eugene Falvey and wife Marcella of Santa Fe, NM, and Robert Falvey and wife Juanita of El Paso, TX; a sister, Gloria Price and husband Jess of Las Vegas, NM; sisters-in-law, Nida Rierson of Clovis, NM and Margaret Moss of Wilburton, OK; nieces and nephews: Don Price and wife Martha and Ron Price all of Las Vegas, NM, Denise Falvey Sahs and husband Mike, Victor Falvey and wife Diane, and John Falvey and wife Naomi all of El Paso, TX, Hank Falvey, Debbie Falvey, and Elizabeth Falvey all of Las Vegas, NV, Raymond Falvey of San Diego, CA, Peggy Smith and husband Lee of Richmond Hills, TX, Mike Rierson and wife Gail, Donna Horton, and Dianne Jones and husband Ronnie all of Clovis, NM, Dal Moss, Alan Moss and wife Julie, and Carla Moss all of Wilburton, OK; godsons, Arthur Gonzales, Don Price, and Glen Alfred; dear friends, Wanda Esquibel, Charles Griego, Ramon Robles and many grand nieces, nephews and friends.
Clarence was born on August 7, 1937 here in Las Vegas, NM. He was a very active and outgoing guy during his school days at the New Mexico School for the Deaf. He played on the basketball and softball teams. He was looked up to by his peers as a true leader. He served on the Student Council and Literary Society. He enjoyed participating with the Rifle club and Boy Scouts, especially all the camping trips. He chose the bakery as a vocational class then switched to the print shop which turned out to be his true calling. After graduation in 1959 he began working for the Las Vegas Daily Optic as a layout man using linotypes. He moved up to the composing room and dark room which he really enjoyed. He later moved up to the foreman of the composing and dark room under Stuart Beck. On July 23, 1960 he was untied in marriage to Faye Moss in Clovis, New Mexico. He retired from the Las Vegas Daily Optic after 40 years. After retiring from the Optic, he didn't want to stay at home, so he went to work at Price's Furniture owned by his sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Jess Price. He was a delivery man and enjoyed the out of town deliveries. He always had interesting stories to tell when he came home. He wanted to learn how to do upholstery as a hobby so he took classes with Mike Almanzar. This hobby soon became a little side business which he truly enjoyed. He was an active member of the New Mexico Association of the Deaf serving in several offices. He was instrumental in helping to set up the New Mexico Relay Network and the New Mexico commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. He served on the NM Relay Network Board for several years as well as the NM School for the Deaf Board. He helped his wife, Faye, with the Miss Deaf NM Pageant as the Fundraiser. He and Faye taught sign language classes for several years in Las Vegas. They also founded the Las Vegas Chapter of the NM Association for the Deaf.
Clarence was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping with friends. He also mentored many youths in the Las Vegas community over the years. Clarence had a spunky sense of humor which everyone loved. He was loved and respected by everyone within the deaf and hearing community. He was a strong advocate for the deaf. He will be dearly missed.
Cremation has taken place and all services will be held from Our Lady of Sorrows Church with a rosary on Sunday evening, September 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. The interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Heating and Air Conditioning Fund at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 403 Valencia, Las Vegas, NM 87701 or the New Mexico Cancer Foundation, 490-1 W. Zia Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 attn: Caroline Owen.

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