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Lt. Commander John Lewis Langston, Retired USN passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on Sunday morning, August 4, 2002, at the Palliative Care Unit of the VA hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in San Diego, CA on May 1, 1928. He graduated in 1950 from Los Angeles City College with an Associate of Arts Degree in Photography. He then went on to California State College at Los Angeles, and graduated in 1953 with a Bachelor of Arts in Government. Additional university work was completed in Aviation Safety at the University of Southern California, and in Library Technology at Leeward Community College, University of Hawaii. He enlisted in the Navy in 1946 as an Apprentice Seaman, and was commissioned in 1953. He was designated a Naval Aviator in 1956. He proudly served in the US Navy for 23 years achieving a WW II Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and numerous other commendations from the US Navy. He retired in October of 1971 with the rank of Lt. Commander. During his retirement he lived exclusively in Albuquerque, NM. He enjoyed world travel, live opera, theater and the company of his many friends. He was married in 1953 to Aileen Tribolet, and during their marriage of 22 years together, they had four children. John is survived by sons, Brian of Stockton, CA, Darrell of Edgewood, NM, Erin of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter, Chriseen Peay of Bristol, TN, and their spouses; nine grandchildren, Marissa, Daniel, Morgana, Benjamin, Victoria, Katie, Jonathan, Matthew and Elainna; brother, Robert Langston, of Kensington, CA. The family wishes to thank the many Doctors and staff of the VA Medical facility for their care over the years, in particular Dr. Janice Knoefil and the entire unit of Palliative care. Also a very special"THANKS" to friend and loved one, Ms. Lisa Rodriquez, you are truly our Angel. Srvices were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Grant the Last Wish Initiative, c/o 4-D Care Unit, VA Medical Center, 1501 San Pedro Drive SE Albuquerque 87108. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 343-8008.
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