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Obituary for DEBLASSIE


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday June 03, 2010

Tom "Pop" DeBlassie, 93, a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010. He is survived by his children, Robert DeBlassie and wife Rose of Albuquerque, NM, Helen Valdez and husband Euvaldo of Niwot, CO, Margaret Ruiz and husband Ben of Corrales, NM, Steven DeBlassie and wife Gina of Albuquerque, NM; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, Earl DeBlassie and wife Mila of Albuquerque, NM; brother-in-laws, John Gutierrez, Ralph Gutierrez and wife Helen; sister-in-laws, Genevieve Durand and husband Prudy, and Emma Gutierrez; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tomasita in 2008. Tom was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was devoted in his faith as a Catholic. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Church of the Incarnation, 2309 Monterrey Road NE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 4, 2010, Church of the Incarnation. Inurnment will take place at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Incarnation, 2309 Monterrey Road NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144, 505-771-8331. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.danielsfuneral.com . Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920