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Obituary for VODNIK


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday February 13, 2011

Ludwig Vodnik, Jr., a resident of Corrales, NM since 1972 passed away February 8, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lida Vodnik; daughters, Denise Vodnik of Beaverton, OR, Lisa Harney and husband Jack of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Ludwig Vodnik and wife Yari of Corrales, NM, Jim Vodnik and wife, Roseanne of Las Vegas, NV, Chris Volke of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Megan Weeks and husband Daniel, Nick Famiglietta, James Vodnik, Thomas Vodnik, Nicole Vodnik; great-grandson, Dominic Vodnik; brother, Donald Vodnik of Oregon; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Ludwig worked for the Department of Defense and retired after 30 years. He was very active with the San Ysidro Catholic Church and was a longtime 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed watching football and was a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan as well as a Lobo fan. A viewing and visitation will be held from 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Monday, February 14, 2011 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM. An additional viewing and visitation will be held at 6:00pm with a Rosary being recited at 7:00pm, Monday, February 14, 2011, San Ysidro Catholic Church, Corrales, NM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, February 15, 2011, San Ysidro Catholic Church, Corrales, NM. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial Honor Program, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, 800-342-2383 or the American Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505353-5800. To view funeral information or leave condolences please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920