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DEBLASSIE -- Donald Joseph DeBlassie, Sr., 74, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque since 1934, died Saturday, May 17, 2008. He is survived by his spouse, Geraldine of Albuquerque; children, Dean DeBlassie of Albuquerque, Donnette Alderete and husband, Steve of Albuquerque, Dominic DeBlassie of Houston, TX, Denise Gallegos and husband, Julian of Albuquerque, Damian DeBlassie and wife, Sara from Norfolk England, Donna Duran and husband, Jude from Farmington, NM; his twelve grandchildren; his brother, Paul DeBlassie and wife, Priscilla of Albuquerque, his sister, Betty Salazar of Albuquerque; his brother, Lawrence DeBlassie and wife, Barbara of Phoenix, AZ and his sister-in-law, Cyrila DeBlassie of Las Cruces New Mexico. Mr. DeBlassie was preceded in death by his father, Paul Anthony DeBlassie, Sr.; his mother, Adela DeBlassie; his son, Donald Joseph DeBlassie, Jr., his brother, Richard DeBlassie, and his brother-in-law, Emilio Salazar. Mr. DeBlassie served as a member of the Albuquerque Fire Department for 27 years, retiring as an Assistant Chief. Donald DeBlassie is a lifelong member of San Jose Catholic Church and a Lector. He was an avid fisherman. He believed in helping those who were less fortunate and was always giving of himself to help others. He was an inspirational husband, dad, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend to us all. Rosary will be recited Friday, May 23, 2008 7:30 p.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. N.E., with Deacon Kenn Sinatra reciting. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 24, 2008, 9:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Church, with Monsignor Richard Olona, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to San Jose Parish, 2401 Broadway Blvd. S.E., Albuquerque, N.M. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri May 23, 2008