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James Anthony Franklin, 69, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 14 years, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2003. James was born January 15, 1934 the son of Robert K. and Mary Ellen Kelly Franklin in Brooklyn, New York. After coming to New Mexico, he was an Evidence Technician with the Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety. James served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, the Italian American Club, and the Policeman's Benevolent Association. James is survived by five children, Michael Franklin and wife, Peggy of Rio Rancho, Theresa Bryant and husband, Jared of Rio Rancho, Robert Franklin and wife, Lidey of New York, Lori Franklin and Cindy Flores of Nevada; one sister, Mary Velletta of New Mexico; one brother, Gerard Franklin of Colorado; and ten grandchildren. Visitation will be held for James on Saturday, November 15, 2003 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 16, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, November 17, 2003 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque. Pallbearers will be provided by the Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety. Military Honors will be presented by the New Mexico Honor Guard. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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