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STEFAN -- Thomas J. Stefan, 76, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008. A resident of Albuquerque since 1968. Tom was born in Cleveland, OH on August 26, 1932, met his sweetheart Helen at Our Lady of Lourdes High School, and they were married on April 24, 1954. Tom joined the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Captain as a navigator / bombardier. After getting his degree from the University of Albuquerque, Tom became the business manager at St Pius X High School in 1976 where he worked for 18 years. Always devout Catholics, Tom and Helen were very involved in the church with roles including stewardship speakers (over 35 yrs), Eucharistic minister, Serra member (promotion of vocations), and a member of the Queen of Heaven finance committee. Tom is survived by his loving and devoted wife Helen, his two sisters Marlene and Sharon Rose, and twelve children (Mary Ellen, Loretta, Debora, Thomas, Joanne, Brian, Michael, Gregory, George, Richard, James, and Joseph) and 14 grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2008 at 9:30 am. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 am also at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Inurnment will be held at 1:00 pm, August 27, 2008 at Santa Fe National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to either St. Pius X High School or Queen of Heaven Church. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505)884-1188 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Mon August 25, 2008