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Edraney -- Denis L. Edraney, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1988, passed away Friday, June 8, 2001, after a brave struggle with cancer, which was diagnosed Christmas Eve, 2000. His loving wife, Mary Kay, was with him when he died. Mary Kay wishes to thank the staff at Sandia Hospice Pavilion for the loving care they provided to Denis and his family during his last days. Denis was a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer 3, having served with the Army for 20 years, including a tour of duty in Viet Nam. Following his military retirement, he relocated to Rio Rancho to be with his parents, and began a civilian career as an investigative agent with the Department of Defense at Kirtland AFB, retiring in January 2001. Denis greatly enjoyed touring on his motorcycle, especially his participation in the annual "Toys for Tots" drive at Christmas time. He was an active member of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Rio Rancho, where he served most recently with the Transition Team. Denis and his wife, Mary Kay, greatly enjoyed their many travels to England, Ireland and Belize, and cherished their memories of these special times. In addition to his beloved wife, Mary Kay Commins; Denis is survived by his two year old twin son and daughter, Kieran Michael and Kellyn "Kelty" Elyse, and his two English Bull Terriers, Zephyr and Zhukov, all of the family home. Also surviving are special friends, Gene, Lisa, Ian, and Aislyn Pollard of Corrales, the Edraney's "Godfamily", along with many other dear friends and relatives world wide. a Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2001 at St. Francis Episcopal Church, (Golf Course Rd. at 19th Ave.), in Rio Rancho. A book will be available at the service and those attending will be asked to please write a short message or memory for Denis's children. Sunrise Society is serving the family 891-8200.Denis told his family that he'd had a full life and had no regrets. Although he left us too soon, all who knew him can hear him say, "Sometimes it just be's that way!"
        Published on: Tue June 12, 2001