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Obituary for JARAMILLO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday March 05, 2008

Jerry A. Jaramillo, 58, longtime resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Barbarba Jaramillo; mother, Tomasita; siblings, Pat and Linda Jaramillo, Viola and J. Leo Larranaga, Henry Jaramillo, Jr. and Linda, Rita Jaramillo, Catherine and Justo Chavez, Felipe and Toni Jaramillo, Cecilia and Gabriel Garcia, Rebecca and Ray Denison, and Charlotte and Herman Padilla; 39 nieces and nephews; 55 grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Mr. Jaramillo was preceded in death by his father, Enrique Jaramillo; sister, Ida Jaramillo; brother, Juan A. Jaramillo. Jerry graduated from Encino High School in 1968. He married his childhood sweetheart, Barbarba on July 19, 1969. Jerry served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971, served a tour of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged ranked as Specialist E-4 with various medals. He returned home to his position at Kimbell / Super Valu Grocery Distribution for the next 20 years. Jerry was an avid motorcyclist, a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association for 26 years and was the proud owner of the same award winning 1979 GL 1000 show bike. He is fondly remembered for his detailed life stories especially about his motorcycle trips. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Communion Service will be held Thursday, March 6, 2008, 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Josephs Dr. NW. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Should friends desire, please make contributions to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, c/o the Accessory Pit, Attn Rick & Linda Howell, 8509 Constitution NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 (505) 292-2700. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com


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