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Albert James Shebler, Jr., 82, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 27 years, and coming to New Mexico from Staten Island, New York, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2002. Albert was born August 29, 1920 the son of Albert and Margaret Burrell Shebler, Sr. in Staten Island, New York. He served in the US Navy during WWII, served on the Preston and the Dallas destroyers. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion Post 118 of Rio Rancho; loved collecting antiques; was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho; he dedicated his last years to the care of his wife, Ruth. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Albert, Sr. and Margaret; one brother, Arthur; and one grandson, George. He is survived by three children, Janice Sciarrillo and husband, Tony of Albuquerque, James Shebler and wife, Debbie or Rio Rancho, and Judy Valencia and husband, Ambrose of Portland, OR; seven grandchildren, Jessie, Matthew, Joseph, Melissa, Lynn, Michael, and Christina; and nine great-grandchildren, Austin, Zach, James, Brandon, Anthony, Caleb, Preston, Jordyn, and Richard. The Committal Service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with Pastor Si Budagher officiating. Vista Verde Mortuary 4310 Sara Rd. 892-9920
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