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Ira Homan, 81, passed away March 1st, at a local hospital after a long illness. He was born June 29, 1917, at Negra, new Mexico, son of New Mexico pioneers John Edward and Myrtle Alice Homan. He grew up in McIntosh, where he helped with the family's general store, farming, ranching, trucking, and veterinary businesses. After graduating from Estancia High School, he attended UNM. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in June 1942, serving in many campaigns in North Africa and Europe. He was awarded numerous medals, including the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Following WW II, Mr. Homan spent some time in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he met and married his second wife, the former Marian Covert. They returned to New Mexico and eventually settled in Albuquerque. He worked as a surveyor and project engineer for several firms, and was particularly proud of his contribution to the orderly eastward expansion of Albuquerque. He was a long time member of Faith Lutheran Church where he served as an elder, Sunday School teacher, and choir member. He was a member of Temple Lodge No. 6, AF & AM, the Scottish Rite, and the Ritual Staff of the Ballut Abyad Shrine. He is survived by his wife, Marian; daughter, Mary Fuqua of Alamogordo; sons, Dan Sr. of Albuquerque and Dave of Katy, TX; grandchildren, Capt. Donovan Fuqua (U.S. Army), Laura Fuqua, Dan Jr., Victoria, Tanya, and Cassie Homan. One of 10 children, he is also survived by two sisters, Mary Alice Beans of Cocoa Beach, Fla, and Janice Blevins of Portales, and many nephews and nieces. The family wishes to specially acknowledge his niece, Jody Teitsworth who gave unstintingly of her time, talents, and compassion through his illness. In accordance with Ira's wishes, a private family memorial service will be held following cremation. Friends who wish to do so may offer memorial gifts to Faith Lutheran Church or the Ballut Abyad Shrine's Crippled Children's Transportation Fund. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE, in charge of arrangements.
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