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Jim Matthews, 88, passed away on March 23, 2009. Jim was born on August 8, 1920, in Pagosa Springs, CO. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Mary Lawlis. He is survived by family members Linda and Kevin Carroll, Mindy and Jeff Lawlis; grand daughters Letitia and McKinnon Carroll, Tara Rivera, and Lori and Lindsey Lawlis, all of Albuquerque. A WWII Veteran, Jim served in the United States Army in the Philippines and the Army of Occupation in Japan. After his military service, he earned a B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico in 1951. A jeweler and professional photographer for the Arizona Sun in Phoenix, Jim moved to Albuquerque in 1973. Since 1987, Mr. Matthews had been an autumn fixture on the sidelines of Albuquerque Academy football games, where his camera lens caught the on-field action. An avid reader, he will be remembered for his subtle humor, kindness and gentle nature. Please visit our online guestbook for Jim at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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