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Obituary for MALESICH


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday December 01, 2013

MALESICH, VINCENT "JIM" Passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on November 25, 2013. Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois, his parents being of Croatian descent. Jim was preceded in death by his son, Vince Malesich, and daughter, Theresa McKinney. He is survived by his loving wife, Reyna; son, Greg Malesich, wife, Desiree, their children, Miyah, Taylor, and Tyler; daughter, Jamie Charrette, husband, Tony, their daughters, Kayleigh and Kira; son, Steve Emerson, wife, Vikki, their children, Halen, Caleb, and Kyla; son, Carl Emerson, wife, Amy, their sons, Benjamin and Andrew; daughter, Cheryl McLellan, her son, Tyler; Elizabeth Easley, husband, Mathew, their son, Sean; son, Keith Emerson, wife, Katie; and granddaughter, Madison McKinney. He is also survived by his two brothers, John Malesich and Joseph Malesich; and many, many friends. Jim was a tool and die machinist with GE in Albuquerque for 22 years. He enjoyed many hobbies including, world travel, Bridge clubs, bowling leagues, city billiard leagues, home brewing, carpentry, and volunteering as a driver for Bear Canyon Senior Citizens Center. Jim loved the Lady Lobos and his Chicago Cubs. In memory of Jim, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or Association. We love you Jim, you will be greatly missed. Services to be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Rosary to begin at 12:30, followed by Mass at 1:30.