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Obituary for Craig


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday June 04, 2002

James Dalmain Craig, 84, and a resident of the Albuquerque area for 64 years, died on Saturday, June 1, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Thelma Craig of Belen; son, Dennis Edwin Craig and wife, Kaaren of Albuquerque; daughter, Margaret Beth Eitzen of Gaithersburg, MD; five grandchildren, Kala Ruth Smith and husband, James, Brian C. Craig, Aaron K. Craig, Zachary Eitzen and Eva Eitzen; four sisters, Elizabeth McKinney, Davina Delaney, both of Albuquerque, Ruth May Clinesmith and husband, Bruce, of Port Charlotte, FL and Sarah Yoakum and husband, Randy of Las Cruces, NM; brother-in-law, N.B. Tolman and wife, Barbara of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers; and one sister. James loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and being in the outdoors. Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2002, at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. James Robert Smith officiating. Interment of cremains will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. James proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110. French Mortuary. 1111 University Blvd. NE.