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ALBERT A. SMSGT USAF (RETIRED) Was born on September 19, 1927 in Old Ft. Bliss, Texas and passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 in Albuquerque at the age of 84. Albert honorably served his country in the United States Air Force, entering the service in 1943. He served in three wars, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1968 after 25 years of service. Albert is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Mary Jane Mantes of Albuquerque; three daughters, Carole Proctor of Albuquerque, Leslie Rael and husband Steven of Cary, North Carolina, and Kellie Harder of Tijeras, New Mexico; five grandchildren, Stephanie Proctor, Samuel Rael, Madeline Rael, Kyle Salberg and wife Crystal, and Chad Harder; great-granddaughter, Evie Salberg; brother, Fr. Jesse Montes S.D.B of Berkeley, California; as well as other family members and friends who love and will miss him. A private family interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery with USAF Honors. An open house will be held at the family home on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 5:00-7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia St. SE Albuquerque, NM 87108, website http://animalhumanenm.org, phone 505-255-5523. Arrangements by: Direct Funeral Services, 2919 2nd Street, ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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