DORRANCE ALBRITION (HEAVY) Age 83, passed away suddenly Saturday, Feb 11, 2012, in Albuquerque. Dorrance was born in New Augusta, Mississippi, on March 12 1928. He enlisted in the Navy in 1945 and served in the South Pacific and China before coming back to San Diego, California. He met and married Patricia and moved back to Albuquerque, NM. Dorrance joined the AFD as a driver and then was called back into the navy for Korea. He then was honorably discharged and moved back to Albuquerque to rejoin the fire department and raise his family of four sons. He retired in 1979 with 30 years of service with the city. He also ran his own construction company with long time partner and friend, Silver Sanchez. After his wife retired from AT&T, they moved to Elephant Butte, NM., where they have lived and enjoyed many years fishing and partying at the lake with their new found friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Dewey and Nora Myrick and his son Michael D. Myrick. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Patricia D. Myrick; his sons Ted A Myrick and his wife Virginia Myrick, Chuck W Myrick and Joe P Myrick; grandson Scott Myrick and his wife Josette Myrick, granddaughter Janna Myrick, granddaughter Hope and Benny Corrlaes, grandson Jason and Tammy Cunnington, granddaughters Miranda, Katy and Michael Myrick; great-grandsons Luca and Jonathan; great-granddaughter Mariah Jaramillo; and numerous nephews and nieces. The family would like to send a special thanks to Jeff Hansen, Debbie Clark and all their friends, who provided loving care and support. Rosary to be recited on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 7:00 PM at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Carlisle Chapel. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 11:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Park. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Dorrance's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188
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