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SCHOOLCRAFT -- Edward A. Schoolcraft Jr., 76, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 16, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Schoolcraft was born on October 30, 1930 to Edward and Mildred Burpo Schoolcraft of Martinsville, IN. Amongst his many accomplishments during his life, he served in the Army, Air force and National Guard. He was an electrician for the local IBEW. At age 60 he returned to school to graduate with honors in Paralegal Studies. He was a member of the Mesa Lodge #68 and volunteered for many years as a valued member of the Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico where he helped publish over 44 books and received many awards. Edward Schoolcraft was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eva Alderete Schoolcraft; their son, Jarvis Schoolcraft; and brothers, Jackie and Michael Schoolcraft. He is survived by his daughter, Terri Yvonne Alderete; two grandchildren, Tera Zubia and Jason Schoolcraft; and three great-grandchildren, Alexandria Zubia, Jason Jr. Schoolcraft, Jessica Schoolcraft; and three brothers and two sisters, Richard, Jarvis, and Dutch Schoolcraft, and Janice Clark and Anita Ahl. A Memorial will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, and reception to follow at Daniels Family Funeral Home, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. God Bless your Soul Grandpa. We will always love you. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Home a member of Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
        Published on: Tue May 22, 2007