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Mounds -- John James Mound III, born August 2, 1978, and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died on April 25, 2000. He was an especially loving son to Jay and Kathy, and adored by Tyler, his little brother. His biggest desire was to be able to return home to live with his family and be able to interact with all members of his extended family. He was a talented boy and aspired to resume full participation in his education, employment, and live an ordinary life. He had a passion for nature and all of its beauty and loved to feel the wind in his face. Jon was a gifted athlete, especially in basketball and soccer. Always a team player, he displayed sportsmanship, win or lose. Seldom has there been a child who was loved so much by so many in so short a life. Loving survivors include his parents, John"Jay" James Mound II and Kathryn Lynn Mound; brother, Tyler Marcial Montgomery Mound; great-grandmother, Vina Atencio; great-great-aunt, Vangie Huchamala and husband, Archie and family; grandparents, John"Jack" James Mound I and wife, Betty, Suzann Trout, Kelo Martinez and Antoinette Sanchez, and Anna Belle Miller and husband, Rod. He is also survived by aunts, Karen"Marie" Mound and daughter, Lindsay, Shannon Bonness and husband, Rik and sons, Eric and Alex, Suzy Mound and son, Nathan, Deanna Firebaugh and husband, Jeffery and children, Erika and Hunter, and Karen Kelly and daughter, Kristina; and an uncle, Lee Kittell and wife, Frances and children, Callen and Heidi. Surviving great-aunts include Carol Perkins and husband, Marvin and children, Ron and Tammy, and the children of Elizabeth Atencio, who preceded John James in death, Eugenia, Joseph and Tessie, Rosemary De La O and husband, Leo, Josie Counce and husband, Dwayne and children, Chuck, Michael and Joni. Surviving great-uncles include Archie Atencio and children, Jessica and Thomas, Melvin Atencio and children, Anthony, Melanie, and Matthew, Leonard Atencio and wife, Denise and daughter, Jamie, Delfie Atencio and children, Michael, Delouise and Andrew, Johnny Atencio and wife, Nelly and children, Scott and Robinson, Joseph Atencio and wife, Karen and children, Jolene and Matthew, Anthony Atencio, Michael Atencio and children, Michael J. and Aaron, and Dick Mound and wife, Carol and sons, Rick and Sean. Also surviving is a special friend, Serina Robinette and many special friends whose lives were touched by John. Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., this morning, at Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care, with Rev. Kent Clayton of Sandia Presbyterian Church, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to C.O.P.A. or a favorite charity, 2226 B. Wyoming NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of John's life with location to be announced following the Saturday service. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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