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Obituary for Kempka


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday March 11, 2003

Joseph Walter Kempka, 15, died on March 6, 2003 in Dallas, TX. He was born in Waco, Texas. He is survived by his father, Timothy Kempka and wife, Marilyn of Eustace, TX; his mother, Kay Kempka and husband, Joe Schwendeman; maternal grandfather, Walter Yakich of Oak Crook, WI; maternal step-grandparents, Dr. Joseph R. and Grace Schwendeman of Richmond, KY; brothers, Timothy Kempka and partner, Jessica Sevy of Bedford, TX, Andy Kempka and wife, Cindy of Albuquerque; step-sister, Alycia Pace of Calcium, NY; and step-brothers, Michael Hollar of Irving, TX and Pfc. Daniel Schwendeman of Ft. Lewis, WA. He is also survived by Godparents, Jan and Michael Drzewiecki of Milwaukee, WI; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at Sunrise Funeral Options, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE, with Fr. James McGowan as Celebrant. Pallbearers will be Tony Kempka, Andy Kempka, Timmy Kempka, Drew Nelson, Josh Yakich, Tommy Pena, Daniel Schwendeman and Paul Yakich. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010


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