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Rev. Nick Ares, age 60, of Michigan City, IN, formerly of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully January 2, 2008, in Indiana. Rev. Ares is survived by his loving family, wife, Monica Ares; daughter, Dina and son, Derek, both of California; beloved mother, Maria Ares; sisters, Rita Pappas (Terry) and Joanne Shadrix, of Portage, IN; grandchildren, Anthony, Phelan, and Keanu of California; many nieces and nephews, and his beloved pets, Marshall and Sid. Nick was born April 22, 1947, to parents Spiro and Maria Ares in Gary, IN. He was a 1965 graduate of Lew Wallace High School in Glen Park. Following high school he enlisted in the Navy, and during his 28 year military career he earned many awards. While stationed in Millington, TN, at NAS Memphis, he was a member of the Admiral's staff. He retired at the rank of Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer, E8. Nick earned a degree in Vocational Rehabilitation and a Master's in Counseling. He worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for many years, helping countless people improve their lives. While in Albuquerque, he was a volunteer at the New Mexico Commission for the Blind's "News-Line for the Blind" program. He was a deeply spiritual man and followed his heart to licensing as a Religious Science Practitioner in 2001. During that time he again helped many people heal and lead better lives. Soon after licensing as a Practitioner, Nick was accepted into the Holmes Ministerial Institute and graduated in June, 2006, with a Master's Degree. Rev. Nick worked as a counselor and chaplain for the VA in IL. He was deeply loved by his family, his many friends and colleagues. He will always be remembered for his wisdom, strength, courage and sense of humor. A private Memorial was held for him in Indiana, and a Memorial Service will be held in Albuquerque at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008 at the High Desert Center for Spiritual Living, located at 5621 Paradise Blvd. NW. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nick's memory may be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation, 170 Township Rd., Hillsborough, NJ 08844.
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