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Obituary for DEMAS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday February 20, 2007

James N. "Jim" Demas, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951 died on Sunday, February 19, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Louise Demas; sons, James Demas, Jr. and wife, Susan, Tom Demas and wife, Jacque, and Chris Demas and wife, Melissa; step-daughter, Sandra Cooke; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Connie Beall and Helen Krahling; and numerous other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Fraley Demas in 1967 and his sister, Catherine. He was born on September 20, 1919 in Washington, D.C. to Nicholas and Rachael Demas. Jim proudly served in WWII in the United States Army as a member of the 70th Infantry Division Trail Blazers. He was employed by Sandia Labs for 30 years, retiring in 1981. A private Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Fairview Memorial Park followed by a reception at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Chris and Melissa Demas, 8332 Manuel Cia Ct. NE, 797-4337. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jim's name may be made to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400


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