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DAVALOS -- FRED Age, 87, born in Clovis, New Mexico on January 26, 1925, went to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday April 5th, 2012. Mr. Davalos passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Sophie, daughter Ella and husband Quentin, Corrales, NM, son Fred Jr, Colorado, David and wife Kim, Colorado, Don and wife Jane, Albuquerque, NM, grandchildren, Darren Pettis, Corri and husband Ryan Apodaca, Melissa and husband Keith Martineau, Matthew Davalos, Joel and Erica Davalos ; great grandchildren Amanda Pettis-Gonzales, Ava, Charli and Jacobi Apodaca; brothers Joe and Tom Davalos and sister Lena Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his son Arthur Davalos. Mr. Davalos served in the 551stParachute Infantry Regiment at Sicily, the Invasion of France with the 887th Airborne Aviation Engineer Company and the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment Combat Team at the Battle of Ardennes. He fought battles in Rome Arno, Ardennes and Rhineland. Mr. Davalos was decorated with the Bronze Star Metal, for courage in the line of fire, Parachutists Badge and after being wounded on February 8th, 1945, the Purple Heart. He was cleared for duty and rerouted to Berlin where he finished his tour of duty in 1946. He retired from the US Postal Service. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. He will be remembered for his love, faith, kindness and generosity. The family would like to express a special appreciation and thank you to the doctors, nurses, technicians and caregivers who cared for Fred at the VA Hospital. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 9, 2012 at French ~ Wyoming Chapel from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Risen Savior Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, starting at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Fred at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun April 08, 2012