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SMSGT Raymond J. Stanat, retired, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2001 of natural causes at the age of 82. He served in World War II as a B-17 (Memphis Bell) airplane mechanic in England, North Africa and Italy with the 97th Bomb Group. He retired from the Air Force, SAC, in 1964. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Stanat; daughters, Carolyn Pena and Madeline Jeys; grandchildren, Deborah K. Pena, David Jay Pena, Pattie Jo DeVrie, Jamie Ray Jeys and three great-grandchildren, Patrick J. Pena, Shala Kay Pena-Garcia and Nathaniel Wyatt Pena. To honor his wishes a private Memorial Service will be held. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. He will be missed. Arrangements have been provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc. 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque 256-9400. www.AlbuquerqueNM.com
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