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MITCHELL -- John C. Mitchell, 79, a livelong resident of New Mexico. He was born in Santa Rita, NM, November 14, 1931, and left this Earth, Monday, November 15, 2010, surrounded by his family. John grew up in Silver City, NM, and served with honor in the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. He graduated from UNM as Valedictorian in 1958, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He retired in 1994 after a 36 year career at Sandia National Labs. John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann B. Mitchell; children, Mary Katherine Rehm of Fairfax, VA, Karen Jean Johnson and husband, Neil of Durango, CO, and Steven Charles Mitchell of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Katharine Erinn Rehm, William Mitchell Rehm, and Ryan Mitchell Johnson; sisters Mary M. Manwaring and Diane Neuenschwander. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and preceded in death by his parents, Dr. John C. and Gertrude Mitchell of Silver City, NM. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, November 27, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Avenue SW. Burial will be private. He was a loyal family man and a proactive friend, who will be forever missed by all who knew him. Please visit our online guestbook for John at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun November 21, 2010