Joseph "Joe" Anthony Hoefler, 76 of Santa Rosa, NM died Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the Los Amigos Assisted Living Center in Santa Rosa. Mr. Hoefler was born January 18, 1935 in Topeka, KS to the home of George and Dora (Redler) Hoefler. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He made his home in Santa Rosa where he was employed as a Porter at Truck Stops of America for several years. Joe has no surviving relatives, he will be missed by his many friends in Santa Rosa. His request was for cremation with his cremated remains to be interred at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. A memorial service for Joe will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Los Amigos Assisted Living Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 923 S. Third Street; Santa Rosa, New Mexico. (575) 472-3369. To place an online tribute or sign the guest book please visit www.chavezfuneralhome.com