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Natividad "Buster" Onsurez, 87, a resident of Albuquerque for seven years, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Luz; son, Orlando Onsurez and wife, Mary Ann of Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Elizabeth Ratliff and husband, Jim, of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Trish Eichwald and husband, Alejandro, Erica Ratliff, Jenna Svela and husband, Eric, and Adam Jacobs and wife, Julie; four great-grandchildren, Ryan Svela, Payton, Alexis, and Devin Eichwald; brothers, Lawrence Onsurez of El Monte, CA and Joe Onsurez of, CA; and numerous other relatives and friends. Buster was preceded in death by his four sisters. Mr. Onsurez was born on December 25, 1921 in Carlsbad, NM to Guadalupe and Concepcion Pena Onsurez. He was raised in the Carlsbad area until joining the United States Army in June of 1942. After his honorable discharge in April of 1946, Buster worked at Amax Chemical Corp. in a potash mine for 31 years, retiring in 1984. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Onsurez was also a member of the AARP. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, August 10, 2009, 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro NE, Bldg #2, Suite 102, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Please visit our online guestbook for "Buster" at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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