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Obituary for Berlier


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday June 22, 2001

John Michael Berlier born January 23, 1984 in Albuquerque died much too soon in an auto accident June 20, 2001. John is survived by his parents, Jim and Vicki Berlier; and sister, Jennifer. He is also survived by grandparents, Oscar and Wilma Berlier of Los Chavez & Encino, N.M., and Audra Lee Crossland of Fritch, TX; aunts and uncles, Eileen and Ken Goode, Shannon & Joe McCaleb, Alan and Linda Crossland and Richard and Debbie Crossland; cousins, Sheila and Dominic Aragon, Bret Crossland, Tobie Crossland and Allyson Crossland; along with numerous other family members and friends. John loved the Lord and had a special zest for life. He also had an exceptional sense of humor and with that love and humor he ministered to those around, touching the lives of people across the nation. John was a member of the class of 2002 at Estancia High School. He loved being with family and friends. John especially enjoyed basketball, music, hunting, fishing, motorcycles, the youth group at Immanuel Baptist Church, the LOGOS youth group, FFA activities and showing animals at the fair. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001 at the Estancia High School gymnasium. Albert Hagan of Immanuel Baptist Church will conduct the services. Burial will follow at the Estancia Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Connell, Ken Goode, Joe McCaleb, Andy Otis, Victor Powell and Breck Walden. Honorary Pallbearers are Nick Mahaffey, Kyle Autry, Cole Gardner, Kris Kelley, Randall Bates, Matthew & Colvin Connell, Joey Autry, Brady & Stevie Ness, David Walden, Ben Wilson, Gene Moya and Andy Otis. Donations can be made to the Estancia FFA Chapter, or the Immanuel Baptist Church Youth Group in Estancia. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.