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Obituary for FILIPOVS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday March 01, 2004

Janis (John) Filipovs, preceded by his wife, Michalina (Helen) passed away on February 26, 2004 at the age of 83. He is survived by his son, Aleks; and daughters, Toni and Anna; four grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. John, a long time resident of Albuquerque, retired from Borden's Diaries as a mechanic in 1985. He was a WWII Veteran of the British Army, Intern'l Brigade, Latvian Division and received the Medal of Honor. Memorial Services will be held at his home on March 13, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Presbyterian Hospice Program or the American Cancer Society.