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WELLS -- Claudie Ray Wells, 82, went to his heavenly reward on February 15, 2011, at his home in Rio Rancho, NM. He is survived by his son, Gerald Wells and wife Peggy of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Donna Ortiz and husband Carl of Albuquerque, NM, Diana Wells of Nogal, NM, Debbie Wells of Ruidoso, NM; sister-in-law, Judith O'Brien and husband Carol Finkbeiner of Tularosa, NM; brother, Bill Wells of Claunch, NM; sisters, Nora Austin of Estancia, NM, Dora Hubbard of San Antonio, NM, Lora Morris of Andrews, TX; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie in 2005; parents; three brothers; granddaughter, Jessica; great-granddaughter, Janise. Ray (he never used Claudie, most people did not even realize that was his name) was born August 30, 1928 in Gran Quivira, NM on the family homestead to James L. and Mennel Lee McDaniel Wells. He attended Barber College in Fort Worth, TX at the age of 17. He proudly served his country in the Army enlisting in 1946. He was stationed in Japan and Alaska in the medical squadron. He was later in the Navy, serving in several areas including Boston. While in Boston, he was set up on a blind date with Marjorie Sully, whom he married in Billerica, MA on June 14, 1952. Ray barbered in Boston until they moved to Carrizozo, NM, at which time Ray opened his own barber shop in late 1954. Ray and Marjorie operated several businesses in Carrizozo, living and raising their family there for 45 years. Ray became an ordained minister and was the pastor of the Assemblies of God Church in Carrizozo and later in Ruidoso. His dedication to the ministry led him to do visiting and preaching in many different places for much of his life. Ray and Marge lived in Nogal and Ruidoso, eventually building several homes and settling in Rio Rancho, NM. He was a faithful member of the Grace Outreach Center in Rio Rancho making many good friends there. Ray was a very special person, loved by many, possessing a wonderful sense of humor, and the best example of a kind, selfless, Christian man that we, his family will ever know. Visitation and viewing will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2011 with Funeral Services following at 2:00 p.m., at Grace Outreach Center, 2900 Southern Boulevard SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Pastor Kent Barnard will be the officiant. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2011, White Lake Cemetery, Gran Quivira, NM. To view funeral information or leave condolences please visit: 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: Sat February 19, 2011