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Ray T. Japs, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1938, died Thursday, December 3, 1998 at a local hospital. He is survived by his brother, Bernard Japs and wife, Jo of St. Helens, OR; sisters, Charlotte Loy of Eugene, OR, Millie Hilgert of Fairway, KS and Winnie Cather-Howard of Lincoln, NE; niece, Bonnie Horton and husband, William of Albuquerque; and very close family friends, David and Sophie Martinez of Albuquerque and their children, Elysia, Juan, Rebecca and Christie. Mr. Japs was born June 18, 1915 in Lincoln, NE. He moved to Springer, NM in 1934, then to Albuquerque in 1937, where he worked for the Conservancy Oil Company for over 50 years. He married Macie Dama Payne in June of 1941. He was preceded in death by his wife and brother, Howard L. Japs. Mr. Japs was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army. His love for the American flag was demonstrated constantly. He gave speeches on the care and respect of the flag and gave brochures to everyone. He raised the flag every morning and lowered it at night as long as he was able. Then he had his friend, David Martinez do it. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion Post in Albuquerque. Mr. Japs was a member of the United Methodist Church. Services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Entombment will follow at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be David Martinez, William Horton, J.R. Dotson, and Juan Martinez. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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