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Obituary for BLANEY


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday March 04, 2008

Richard Ray Blaney, 74, longtime resident of Albuquerque, raced away Thursday, February 28, 2008. He is survived by his significant other, Sue McNutt; sister, Sandra Norlander; children, Deborah Williams and husband, Jerry, Richard Blaney, Jr., Ronette Olson, Dani McNutt, and Dawn Garrett; grandchildren, Kurt Lippert, Travis Blaney, Savanah Olson, Trina Williams, Deann and Chauncey Garrett; eight great-grandchildren; and many loyal and loved friends. Mr. Blaney was preceded in death by his wife, Judy I. Blaney; parents, Thomas and Lucille Blaney; and sister, Shirley Smith. Richard took pieces of our hearts with him and he and his smile will be greatly missed. Friends may visit Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Services will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 2:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com