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James Garay, 63, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, November 19, 2004 after a long battle with lymphoma. He is survived by his children, Eric James Garay and fiance, Ana, Michelle Garay and Jeff Taylor, Ray Anthony Rivera of Phoenix, AZ, and Renee Rivera-Loff and husband, Vince; the mother of his children, Eva Garay; father, Jose Garay and wife, Paula; brothers, Samuel Garay and wife, Sara of Derry, NM, Joe Garay and wife, Linda of Las Cruces, NM, Billy Romero and wife, Deda of Garfield, NM, Paul Garay and wife, JoAnn of Las Cruces, NM, John Garay and wife, Yvonne of Las Cruces, NM, and Richard B. Garay and wife, Peggy of Las Cruces; sister, Bernice Villalobos and husband, Jose of Las Cruces; sister-in-law, Lucy Garay of Garfield, NM; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Romelia Garay and his brother, Saul Garay. Jim was born in Los Angeles, CA, grew up in the Hatch Valley and graduated from Hatch High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1964 as a MP. Jim attended Western New Mexico University in Silver City and graduated in 1971 with a BA in Accounting. While attending the University, Jim worked as a campus policeman, a guitarist and singer entertaining in night clubs and in addition pursued his love for flying and obtained his private pilot's license. He then went to work for the FBI as a Special Agent. During his career he was assigned to San Juan, Puerto Rico and San Diego, CA and participated in many special assignments including the Battle at Wounded Knee in South Dakota. Jim finished his career in Albuquerque and retired in 1998. Jim then did consulting work in Argentina, Germany, Chile, and Cancun, Mexico. Since then, Jim enjoyed his leisure time playing golf, playing his guitar and singing, collecting classic cars, and spending time with his family and friends. Jim was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Sunday, November 28, 2004, at 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. A second memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Hatch, NM with Pastor Larry Mitchell officiating. Burial of cremated remains will follow at Garden of Memories in Hatch. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of New Mexico, 3150 Carlisle NE, Suite 35, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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