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Fritz Richie, 87, a resident of New Mexico since 1949, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marilyn Richie; daughter, Carol Jackson and husband James; granddaughter, Sarah Jackson; sister, Bobbie Egly of California; nephews, Mike Moore and wife, Darlene of Los Lunas and J. Roy Richie of Melvin, TX; and other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and two sisters. Fritz was a 50-year member of Carpenters Local Union 1319 in Albuquerque. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the 23rd Infantry Division and took part in the invasion on Omaha Beach. Fritz was awarded the Purple Heart, an Oakleaf Cluster, and a Combat Infantry Badge. He retired from the University of New Mexico in 1980. Fritz was a member of Good News Baptist Church in Los Lunas. Services will be held Friday, 2:00 p.m., at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Pastor John Richards officiating. Entombment will follow the service. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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