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SNOW -- GARY STANLEY A longtime resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on Wednesday, July 20th with his loving wife of 37 years, Judi Snow, by his side. Gary was born in Denver, Colorado November 8, 1942 and was preceded in death by his parents, Burton and Winnie Snow. He is survived by his wife, Judi Snow; son, Gary Snow Jr.; stepdaughter, Debbie Snow; sister, Judi Stewart and husband Dick; sisters, Dorothy Snow and Janet Snow; brother, Ron Snow; granddaughter, Kassaundra Snow; his 95 year old mother-in-law, Muriel Chitticle; and many nieces, nephews and cousins who loved him dearly. Gary attended Sandia high school. He enlisted in the Navy in 1959 where he spent most of his four years in Japan and off shore Cuba during the "Bay of Pigs" incident under President Kennedy. Gary's gifted talent as an artist won him an Art Scholarship to San Jose State after graduating from Barstow Jr. College. Gary was gifted in many mediums including woodcarving, painting on leather shields and Native American drums. He created "Award Winning" custom air brush designs on cars, vans, and motorcycles when he lived in Canada but his great love was music. He was the original bass guitar player for King Richard and the Knights, a local band and with bands in Barstow, San Jose and San Diego Californis. Gary's cremated remains will be buried in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM on August 12th at 10:30 am, for those who wish to attend. Arrangements will be made by Riverside Funeral Home.
        Published on: Sun July 24, 2011