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Antonio G. Jimenez Jr., 92, our beloved entered peacefully into rest with his Heavenly Father on December 4, 2006. A lifelong resident of New Mexico and one of 13 children, he was born in San Antonio, TX on October 13, 1914. He was the son of Antonio G. Jimenez Sr., and Ofelia Chavez Jimenez. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor Gutierrez Jimenez and his daughter, Carol E. Jimenez. Antonio is survived by his wife, Florence Krick-Jimenez and her son, Howard Geck; her daughter, Flo and granddaughter, Alicia. He is also survived by his son, Oscar P. Jimenez and wife, Linda and daughter, Tammy, all of Rio Rancho; and his daughter, Claudia L. Jimenez of Concord, CA; his surviving brothers include: Ernest Eli and Charles; and sisters, Josephine Stassinof, Ninfa Lopez and Elizabeth Romero. Antonio's loving dogs are Baillie, Murray, Barnaby and Buddy. Antonio attended Harwood Boy's School, Menaul High School, Eastern NM University, Oxford University and he was a graduate of UNM. During World War II he served with the Army Air Corp in Europe from 1941 to 1945. He was an Educator with APS for 32 years and he also taught the citizenship class at TVI for 14 years. Antonio was an active member of El Buen Samaritano Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. He sang with the Melotones and the New Mexichords. Antonio had a lifelong love of books and was always eager to learn more. He furthered his education by attending several summer institutes around the country and in Ecuador. He was a supportive UNM Lobo's sports fan. After retirement, he stayed active by singing, exercising and gardening. He will be remembered for his gentle manner, friendliness, his determination and his love of life. Funeral services will be Thursday, 9:00 a.m. at El Buen Samaritano Methodist Church, 700 Granite NW, with Rev. Rodolfo Barrera officiating. Burial will be at noon at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, University Chapel handling arrangements.
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