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Obituary for Purcella


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday July 02, 2001

Johnny D. Purcella passed away suddenly at his Mountainair ranch where he loved to be,June 30th at the age of 55 He was a Viet Nam Veteran earning the purple heart and discharged with honorable mentions.. He was preceded in death by his daughter Bernice Purcella and sister Lenora Chavez. He was survived by his wife Rose Purcella, son Joe Juan Purcella, Grandchildren Chantel and Joe Juan Jr. four sisters Josie Mills and husband Richard, Melva Garcia and husband Fred Lucille Sanchez and husband Tom and Stella Benavidez and husband Rudy. A Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 at the church of the Ascension. Burial will follow at the Los Padillas Cemetery. A rosary will be recited tonight at the church of the ascension at 8:00 PM . Funeral Services by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St SW.