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Henry (Hank) Evans, 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 after courageous battle with cancer. Born January 22, 1942 in Pomona, CA to Eloise and Otis Evans. His parents preceded him in death. Hank is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Jan Evans and their son, John-Henry Evans; son, Roderick Evans and three grandchildren, Janessa, Cienna and Roderick, Jr. of California. Other survivors are, beloved step-parents, Irene and Rod Rodriguez of El Paso, TX; brother, John and wife, Polly Evans of Denver, CO; sister, Virginia Rodriguez and partner, Thrish Lindemann of Austin, TX; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Howard (Papa) and Dorothy (Meme) May of Albuquerque who love him as a son; and brothers-in-law, Gene May and wife, Robin of El Paso, TX, John May of Oregon and Howard May Jr. and wife, Doll of Oklahoma. A special thanks to Gene and Robin May and Meme and Papa for staying with Hank and watching over him in his battle with cancer. Hank has a special god-daughter, Haley Paternoster of Albuquerque, NM and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins who also survive him in death. Hank was a graduate of Austin High School in El Paso, TX. He attended UTEP College in El Paso and served in the U.S. Army National Guard. His passion was music and he was well known as a successful entertainer in the Colorado and New Mexico Areas. Hank worked at Qwest as a Network Technician and absolutely loved his job and the employees and friends that he worked with. He was looking forward to retirement from Qwest in two short years so he could play music in his golden years. He has left an imprint on many hearts of family and friends that can never be replaced. He will be remembered as most generous and caring man who was always extremely polite and treated all people with respect. Hank wanted a special thank you to to go to all the people with the Presbyterian Hospice Program who helped him through his battle. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, PO Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125 Memorial service will take place on Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. There will be no graveside service. The world has lost a great saint, but Heaven has gained a wonderful Angel. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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