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CERNY -- James J. Cerny, age 92, of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Jim was born in Cleveland, OH February 6, 1915, to Joseph and Dorothy Cerny who immigrated to Ellis Island from Czechoslovakia in the early 1900s. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby, of 55 years. Jim was a 32nd degree Master Mason since 1950. While in Ohio, Jim was a member of the Ohio State Guard. He was a very meticulous individual, having a machinist background. Jim was known by the way he cared for his classic 1967 Ford Mustang. He will long be remembered as a lover of boxing, having been a boxer, himself. He was a very talented person as a silver smith. He hand-crafted many walking sticks. He was a hunter, fisherman and camper who always loved the great outdoors. He loved making people laugh with his wonderful sense of humor and contagious smile. He is survived by two daughters, Gloria Johnsonbaugh, and Cheryl Howton and husband, Carl; grandchildren, Scott Davis, Kelly Davis and his wife, Lora, Khristi Johnson, and Cade Johnson; great-grandchildren, Talena Davis, Calvin Davis, Conner Davis, Shania Johnson, Jayden Johnson, and Elise Johnson; great-great-grandson, Dylan Davis; niece, Judy Hough; and faithful companion, Jess, his golden retreiver. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Laddie Cerny, Joseph Cerny and Frank Cerny; son-in-law, Melvin Johnsonbaugh. A Funeral Service with Masonic Honors will be held Friday, March 2, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel with a reception to follow. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. The family wishes to thank Wanda, Susan and Rose with Presbyterian Hospice. "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles" Isaiah 40:31. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Thu March 01, 2007