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James E. Wallner, age 77, a resident of Veguita, New Mexico, passed away Friday, February 9, 2007, after a short illness surrounded by his loving family. He was retired from the United States Air Force where he served as a draftsman/illustrator for 20 years. He went on to become an electrician and worked in many New Mexico mines. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Mary. Late in life he met and married his best buddy, Hazel. They spent many happy years camping and fishing around New Mexico. Jim's true passion was painting and creating beautiful New Mexico landscapes on canvas. He delighted his family by hiding a rabbit in each of his paintings for them to find. Jim was preceded in death by his father, John Charles and mother, Rose Pauline; his brother, John; and sister, Rosemary; and his daughter, Carmen Bush. Jim is survived by his younger sister, Mary Cecelia; and his seven children, Daniel Bush and his wife, Lula Belle, Gene Bush and his wife, Vickie, Margaret (Janie) Ruder and her husband, Lewis, Toni Schultz and her husband, Bill, Jon Wallner and his wife, Lynnette, Jan Elizabeth Wallner and her partner, Diane Castillo. Jim is also survived by a multitude of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a sprinkling of great great grandchildren. He was a good grandpa and will be greatly missed by all of his family. All services will be at the San Isidro Catholic Church, Los Nutrias NM, beginning with a visitation on Monday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m. followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be on Tuesday, February 13, at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Burial with military honors will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be his many grandchildren who will carry him to his rest. The family invites all to join them in their good byes and celebration of this special and loved man's life. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen. Visit online register at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com
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