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Gentry -- Thomas (Tommy) N. Gentry, 58, a 31-year resident of Corrales, died at the family home on Sunday, December 24, 2000. Tommy will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends, all of whom were greatly inspired by his love of life, sense of humor, honesty, compassion and genuine character. His strong faith in God showed through his commitment and tremendous love for his family and friends. Tommy is survived by his wife of 20 years, Gayle; sons, Thomas III and wife, Myka (Taylor Ranch), and David and wife, Debbie (Rio Rancho); daughter, Lara Nieto and husband, Quint (Seattle); grandsons, Thomas IV, David II and Brian; mother, Norma Gentry (Rio Rancho); and sister, Hallene Condon (Cambria, NY). He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Gentry Sr. Born in West Virginia, Tommy moved from New York to New Mexico in 1969, settling in Corrales, which he considered his home. A highly respected member of the community he loved, Tommy served as mayor of the Village of Corrales from 1982-1986 preceded by four years as a Village Councilor. He also had served as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician in the Corrales Fire Department. Tommy was honored on June 4, 2000, by hundreds of friends, as well as politicians from local, county, state and national levels in recognition of his dedicated public service to the Village. Tommy owned Choo-Choos Trains n' More in Corrales for the past nine years and continued his passionate involvement with trains until the day of his death. He developed endearing friendships with other train enthusiasts locally and throughout the country. He was a member of the Toy Train Operating Society- New Mexico division and Train Collectors Association Rocky Mountain and Desert divisions. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the University of New Mexico Cancer Research and Treatment Center ( 900 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, 87131), where Tommy received exemplary care from John Saiki, M.D., and staff during his courageous five-year battle with breast cancer. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 29, 2000 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. with the service at 1:00 p.m. at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church, Old Church Road, Corrales, NM with Pastor Scott Devore of the Covenant Christian Church officiating. Interment will be in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
        Published on: Thu December 28, 2000