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James Eugene Ludi, 69, resident of Albuquerque, passed away September 17, 1998, after sudden heart failure. Mr. Ludi was born and raised in Santa Fe, graduated from Santa Fe High School, Class of 1948, married Antonia Romero and resided in Las Cruces, NM for 22 years. Mr. Ludi was a retired electronics technician at White Sands Missile Range. He later returned to the Albuquerque area in the mid 70s. Mr. Ludi served in the Korean War, was a recipient of the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Purple Heart Medal, and the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Stars. Survived by three daughters, Yolanda and husband, Eugene P. Burkeholder and children, Toni Anne and Richard of Tacoma, WA; Eugenia and husband, Rick Janecka and children, Aubri and Lee of Las Cruces, NM; and Sandra Jackson and son, Jacob of Hilton Head Island, SC; and son, Michael J. Ludi of Las Cruces, NM; sister, Cecilia and husband, Vernon Rodriguez of Rio Rancho; and numerous nieces, family members, and close friends, Ida Perez and Alice Mosse. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catarina G. Roybal; and brother, George F. Ludi. Mr. Ludi was a member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 3, Military Order of the Purple Heart #176, and the Honor Guard. Services will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, September 21, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation and Santa Fe National burial arrangements were provided by Direct Burial Center, Inc., 601 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, 766-9400.
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