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John E. Ginan, 69, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 38 years, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. John was born February 26, 1939 the son of James and Mary Ginan in St. Albans, NY. John was a member of the Rio Rancho Volunteer Fire Department from 1971 - 1985. He was assigned to engine two as a fire fighter, driver, and pump operator. As the population of Rio Rancho grew, it became necessary for the volunteers to be trained in more advanced aspects of fire fighting and heavy rescue. John was assigned to company five and trained on the use of all equipment carried on this unit, Jaws of Life, electrical generators, power lifts, lighting, and other equipment necessary for extrication and rescue of injured or disabled individuals. His years of service to the department and the community will always be cherished by those who knew him and served with him. John was also a bus driver for over 26 years for the City of Albuquerque. John served in the Armed Forces for two years. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church; a Charter Member of the Italian American Association, serving as a Board member. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Ginan. He is survived by his wife, Marie Ginan of Rio Rancho; sons, John Edward Ginan and wife Roxanne of Arizona, and Michael Patrick Ginan of Albuquerque; daughter, Audra Ginan-Cook and husband Jerry of Albuquerque; brothers, Thomas Ginan and Robert Ginan both of Florida; one sister, Mary Ginan of Florida; sister-in-law, Lori Leeds; brother-in-law, Vincent C. Bovenzi and wife Dee of Rio Rancho; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. The visitation for John will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, and on Sunday, August 3, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 4, 2008 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 892-9920 www.danielsfuneral.com
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