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Wallace Oakes, 89, a resident of Albuquerque for over 60 years, left this life Saturday, April 11, 2009. He is survived by his daughter Cheryl Truitt and husband Keith of Albuquerque; grandsons Steven Truitt and Brian Truitt both of Albuquerque; brothers Thomas Oakes and wife Ann of Redwood, MS, and John Oakes and wife Clara of Vicksburg, MS; sisters-in-law Mae Behrend of Albuquerque and Charlotte Oakes of Redwood MS; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Wallace was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Marion M. Oakes; son Dr. Theodore Oakes; and two sisters and seven brothers. Mr. Oakes was born in Yazoo County, MS on March 11, 1920 to Joe Wallace and Edna Sanders Oakes. After graduating from high school, he joined the USAF in 1940. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant on July 31, 1975 and returned to Albuquerque. He received numerous awards and citations during his military career. Wallace was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Thursday, April 16 at 11:00 am at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 pm. Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas "Bo" Oakes Jr., John Earl Oakes, Jeff Behrend, Robert Roach, James Oakes, David Roach, Marion "Buster" Fuller, James Behrend, Nathan Oakes, Larry Oakes, Billy Roach, J.D. Oakes, Darryl McGinnis and George Wright. Friends may visit French Mortuary one hour prior to the service. Mr. Oakes' family would like to thank the Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital. Please visit our online guestbook for Wallace at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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