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Obituary for Nellos


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday July 07, 2002

Nicholas Constantine Nellos, 39, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, was taken from us suddenly on Wednesday, July 3, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Michelle; son, Tino Nellos; daughters, Alex and Isabela Nellos; father, Connie Nellos, mothers, Bonnie Buntjer and Jan Nellos; father and mother-in-law, Irving and Lili Bennett of Panama; grandparents, Donna Foor, Jim and Betty Kelley of Baird, TX; brothers, John Nellos of Albuquerque and Jeff Spencer of Baird, TX; sisters, Joanna Nellos and Jennifer Buntjer; and numerous aunts, cousins, and friends. Nick was a mechanical engineer and owned Thomsen Nellos Engineering. He was past president of New Mexico Chapter of ASHRAE. Nick was an extraordinary loving and giving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson and friend who will be remembered fondly by all. A private Greek Orthodox Service was celebrated by Father Mario Giannopoulos Saturday morning. Mass was celebrated Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at Aquinas Newman Center, with Father Robert Keller, Celebrant. Pallbearers were John Nellos, Jeff Spencer, Kurt Thunberg, Roger Bennett, Eric Alwin and Mark Pedrotti. Honorary pallbearers were Sam Haworth, Steve Starr and David Robertson. May his memory be eternal. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Nicholas Constantine Nellos Memorial Foundation, for education, 4516 Wyoming NE, 87111. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.