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Paul Mitchell (Mitch) Stricklin, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 14, 2008, with his wife and loving mother by his side. Mitch was born in Fairview, NM on January 20, 1961 to Paul L. Stricklin and Evelyn Herrera Martinez. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Stricklin; his step-father Bobby Sosaya; his grandparents, Juan Isidro and Carlotta Herrera; and grandparents, Verbatine and Jack Stricklin. He is survived by his wife, Colleen; his son, Paul; his daughter, Maggy; his mother, Evelyn Martinez; his sister, LaVonne Buchanan and husband, Colin Buchanan; and his sister Robynn Sena and Jonathan Romero. He is also survived by nephews and nieces, Jennifer, Bobby, Christopher, Patrick, Candace, Caley, Jennika, and Chiara. Mitch graduated from J.K. Mullen Preparatory School in Denver, Colorado in 1979. Mitch grew up in Colorado and New Mexico, but settled with his wife and children in Yuba City, CA. Mitch loved to travel, and explored the entire United States, Brazil, Mexico, and Bolivia. He was a true, comedian, outdoorsman and horticulturist but was most proud of his two children. Mitch provided generous guidance and parental influence to many lost troubled youth. Mitch donated his body to the LifeLegacy Foundation for purposes of medical research. Honorary Pallbearers will be Johnny Lorenzo, Johnny Minerva, Jose Atencio, Danny Martinez, Tom Hogan, Justin Stewart. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, September 27, 2008, at 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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