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Emmitt "Leon" Bland, 76, a resident of Los Lunas, died Sunday, March 18, 2007. Mr. Bland was born December 5, 1930 in Stutgart, AK to Sam and Johnnie Bland. He married Mary Louise Salinas on April 1, 1948 in Deming, NM. Mr. Bland was a welder and heavy equipment mechanic for many years most recently with Brown Construction. He was stationed at Ft. Bliss, TX where he met his wife Mary Louise of 59 years. Mr. Bland enjoyed working with his sons and grandsons and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Bland; daughters, Martha L. Ramirez of Springer, Rose A. Abeyta of Albuquerque, Linda L. Chandler and husband, Mike G. of Los Lunas, Mary C. Garza and husband, Ram of Pampa, TX, Janet E. Meeks and husband, Jack of Oklahoma City, OK; sons, Sam J. and wife, Kathy L. of Bosque Farms, David W. and wife, Sue, Carl E. and wife, Linda K., Michael A. and Margo F., all of Los Lunas; 29 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; sister, Sophia; brothers, Everett, Harrison, and Edmond; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Bland was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Emmitt and Clay; grandchildren, John Shannon, Ruby Jo, and Samuel Ricardo; and brother, Theodore. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, March 22, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE, with Rev. Edmond Bland officiating. Relatives and friends may visit the family at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, March 21, 2007, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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