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Calvin Eugene"Cal" Lundberg, 73, died on Monday, July 8, 2002 at his home in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born in Aberdeen, SD to Charles and Hazel Knight Lundberg who preceded him in death. On August 20, 1949, Cal married Elaine DeVries in Minneapolis, MN. He worked as a police officer in Edina, MN for 18 years and lived in Minneapolis, MN before retiring and moving to Rio Rancho nine years ago. Cal suffered from several illnesses, including cancer, but remained active in numerous groups and continued to assist people as he did before retirement. He was active in CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), the New Mexico Long-Term Care State Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program, and Mediation Services of New Mexico Conflict Resolution. As an active member of First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho, he taught adult Bible classes. He was preceded in death by a son, Dan, who was diagnosed with bone cancer at a young age and endured the removal of his arm and chemotherapy before he died. When Cal was faced with the diagnosis of cancer, he remembered how courageous his son had been and related that Dan had taught him"how to live through cancer, enjoy life, be happy and most importantly, how to have a sense of humor". He continued helping other people and stayed positive about the future. Cal is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Elaine Lundberg; a son, Charles Lundberg and wife, Kathy of Roseville, MN; a daughter, Jean Mejia and Steve Nelson of Bailey, CO; an"adopted sister", Kate Floria; and two brothers, Harold Lundberg and wife, Maryann of North Easton, MA and Ralph Lundberg and wife, Mary of San Diego, CA. Also surviving are six gorgeous grandchildren, Danny, Charlie, Emily and Ashley Lundberg, Briana Mejia and Dan Nelson and numerous aunts, uncles and a host of loving friends. Memorial Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, July 13, 2002 at First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho, 3906 19th Avenue, with Pastor Si Budagher officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Peter Celum, Kurt Voiles, Chuck Cunningham, Steve Margulin, Allen Goodrich, Gary McDaniel, Dan Bravine, and R.D. White. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho, Building Fund, 3906 19th Avenue, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, 821-0010.
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