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Stanley J. Bienko, 83, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 17 years, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 1999. Stanley was born September 26, 1915, the son of Jan and Antonia Dragan Bienko in Rochester, Vermont. Stanley had been with the Michigan State Liquor Commission, working in their stores for over 20 years before retiring. He was Past Commander and Chapter Commander for the Department of Purple Heart for the State of New Mexico, Stanley established the Department of Purple Heart for New Mexico, he was a member and officer of the Disabled American Veterans #5, the American Legion #121, and the V.F.W. Post 5890, he was a Past Golden Rodent of the National Order of Trench Rats, Dugout #555, he was also a Fourth Degree Knight, Teatum Club Knights of Columbus, and a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol, Falcon Squadron. Stanley was preceded in death by his wife, Sophie, in March of 1999. He is survived by his sister, Angeline Galwas of Rio Rancho; nieces, Theresa Budge, Bernadette Konpka, Maxine Morris, Sheryl Kennedy; nephews, Thomas Bienko, Max Bienko, and Anthony Wojtowicz, all from Michigan. The visitation will be today, Tuesday, August 3, 1999, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the Rosary being recited at 5:00 p.m. followed by the American Legion service and the V.F.W. service. These will be held in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 4, 1999, 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Military honors will be presented by the New Mexico Honor Guard at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
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