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Obituary for JOHNSON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday December 28, 2008

Ramona Johnson, 52, a 10 year resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Ramona was born November 13, 1956, the daughter of Joe and Frieda (Ligon) Land in Humboldt, Tennessee. She was co-owner of ACE Hardware in Rio Rancho. Ramona was a committed and dedicated volunteer. Long before moving to New Mexico, she and Ray were active volunteers with the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, noted for having the most years of service of any volunteers. That sense of community involvement continued as Ramona and Ray volunteered in many Rio Rancho civic events such as The Mayor's Ball and the "Toys for Tots" motorcycle run. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Robin. Ramona is survived by her loving husband, Ray E. Johnson; three children, Gary Kozuba, Ray Johnson, and Jennifer Johnson; father, Joe Land; mother, Frieda Land and husband, Don; five grandchildren, Jordan, Preston, A.J., Amanda, and Morgan; three brothers, Phillip Land, Sam Land, and Steven Land. A Celebration of Ramona's life will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services- 4310 Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ramona's name to Haven House, P.O. Box 15611, Rio Rancho, NM 87174. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920