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EICHWALD -- Alex H. Eichwald, 89, a longtime resident of Corrales, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2004. Alex was born August 31, 1914, the son of Aron and Isabel Cordova Eichwald in Cuba, NM. He had worked as a carpenter, plumber, worked in San Pedro, CA in the shipping yards during WW II. In 1949 he worked in Mexico in the Hoof and Mouth Disease Program for the United States Government. Upon his return from Mexico, he obtained his B.S. and later his M.S. in Education and taught for thirty years in Public Schools throughout New Mexico. Alex retired in 1977 to do Fly tying, fishing, wine making, Turquoise jewelry making, and painting. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Lawrence. Alex is survived by his wife of 66 years, Serafina; three sons, Chris, Ernest, and Thomas; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held this evening, Friday, July 30, 2004 from 7:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Service for Alex will be on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Second Presbyterian Church, Edith and Lomas, in Albuquerque, with Pastor Robert Woodruff officiating. Interment will follow in Cuba, NM. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
        Published on: Fri July 30, 2004