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JONES -- Gordon Dale Jones, 1931-2010, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1999 and New Mexico since 1946, passed away on December 20, 2010. Gordon was born on August 5, 1931 in Hobart, OK and lived there until moving to New Mexico. His parents were Chester Newton Jones and Essie Butler Canaday. He was preceded in death by Margaret Welch Jones, his wife of 32 years. Gordon is survived by his three children, Marianne Jones Brown of Santa Fe, NM, Michael Gordon Jones of Falmouth, MA, Kerin Ann Jones of Ann Arbor, MI. He was also blessed with four grandchildren, Aaron Brown, Kylene Brown, Mary Kate Jones and Connor Jones, as well as two great-grandchildren. David Canaday, his brother and Randy Laws, his long-time and trusted friend, have been of great support and friendship to Gordon over these many years. Gordon was a Korean War Veteran and a graduate of the University of New Mexico. He was a Certified Public Accountant, working in Albuquerque for many years and a former Fidelity National Bank board member. Additionally, Gordon was involved in several businesses, both in New Mexico and his home state of Oklahoma. He always thought he would be remembered for something, but was never sure for what. Please remember him by making a donation to the UNM Cancer Research Center. A Memorial Service will be held sometime in 2011, with a separate announcement with details about it closer in time to the selected date. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Wed December 29, 2010