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Jemil (Jim) Azar, 88, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 at his home in Albuquerque after a long illness. Born in Raton, NM on July 7, 1920 he had a long and productive life which is attributed to his love of life, family and positive attitude. After serving in the United States Navy in WWII, he was proprietor of Azar Mercantile Co. in Clayton, NM. In 1948 he moved to Albuquerque and became a successful commercial realtor. One of his lifetime passions was duplicate bridge and he achieved the status of Life Master. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Susan; his children, Terri Ann, Sheryl and partner, Barbara, and Jemil and wife, Gail; grandchildren, Ashlynn, Zachary, Dustin, Whitney, Shanna, Darcy; many great-grandchildren; his brothers, Joe Azar and wife, Virginia and Frank Azar and wife, Helen; and many friends. Jim was preceded in death by his sons, Richard and Larry Azar; and his parents Joseph and Adele Azar. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Rosary will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, February 5, 2009, 6:30 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. Private interment of cremated remains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Jim at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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