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Johnny D. Purcella passed away suddenly at his Mountainair ranch where he loved to be, on June 30th at the age of 55. He was a Vietnam Veteran, earning the Purple Heart and discharged with honorable mentions. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bernice Purcella and sister, Lenora Chavez. He is survived by his wife, Rose Purcella; son, Joe Juan Purcella; grandchildren, Chantel and Joe Juan Jr.; and four sisters, Josie Mills and husband, Richard, Melva Garcia and husband, Fred, Lucille Sanchez and husband, Tom, and Stella Benavidez and husband, Rudy. A Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Ascension. Burial will follow at the Los Padillas Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Schmidt, Henry Sanchez, Rudy Purcella, Alex Tafoya Sr., Frank Cruz and Paul Lucero. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Olivas Sr., Joe Olivas Sr., Larry Olivas Jr., Joe Olivas Jr., Troy Benavidez, and Michael Sanchez. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St SW.
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