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Anthony John "Tony" Ozanich, born May 2, 1923, peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 8, 2006. He was born in Farr, CO and moved to Albuquerque at the age of nine. Tony was a decorated Veteran of World War II and participated in the invasion of Normandy on Omaha Beach on D-Day. After the war he returned to Albuquerque and resumed his lifelong career in the trucking industry. At the time of his retirement at the age of 74, Tony and his wife, Irene, were owners of A.J.O. Freight Company. He will be remembered for his kind spirit and giving heart. Tony never knew a stranger and was a friend and helper to all he met. He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Irene; three daughters, Debbie Lowder and husband, Rick, Denise Woolson and husband, Larry, Diana Campbell and husband, Chuck; grandchildren, Michael Lowder, Tyler, Leslie, and A.J. Woolson, Brian, Steven and Tyler Campbell; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Anton and Sylvia; sisters, Agnes, Sylvia, and Roseanne; brothers, Frank and Bill; and two grandsons. We would like to express our special thanks and gratitude to the staff of The Cottages. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the New Mexico Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, 87111. Pallbearers include Robert Rivera, Rick Lowder, Larry Woolson, Chuck Campbell, Michael Lowder, Brian Campbell, A.J. Woolson, and Steven Campbell. Honorary Pallbearers include Leslie Woolson, Tyler Campbell, and Tyler Woolson. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. A Service will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Heights First Church of the Nazarene, 8401 Paseo del Norte, with burial to follow at Sandia Memorial Gardens, 9500 San Pedro NE. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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