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Ervin W. Lewis, M.D., 53, born on Sunday, October 6, 1951 in Yokohama, Japan, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Karen Waconda-Lewis of Isleta and Laguna Pueblo; daughter, Camille Waconda; parents, Mark Lewis of Sanders, AZ and Kikue Hayashi of San Francisco, CA; mother and father-in-law, John and Josephine Waconda of Isleta Pueblo; sister, Lillian Lewis Solis; brothers, Tom Lewis, Ted Lewis, Bill Lewis, Stewart Lewis, and Eddie Harker; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. Erv received his medical degree from the University of New Mexico, specializing in Family Practice. He also received a degree in Psychiatry from the University of California at San Francisco. His career in Family Practice, Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine extended to many locations, ie, Ganado, AZ, Boston, Seattle and San Francisco. He served as Chief of Psychiatry at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Albuquerque, NM. Presently, he was Chief Medical Officer, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, and staff faculty at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He had many special interests including Martial Arts, Complimentary Medicine, and Native Traditional Healing. Erv was a special, humble, down to earth person, who loved and respected all the gifts of the Great Spirit. Services will be held Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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