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DEBARY, ROSS W. Ross, 64, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque and disabled veteran, born April 18, 1949, died peacefully on January 22, 2014. He is survived by his daughter Natalie Maestas; son Adam DeBary; and his granddaughters Cienna and Arellana Chavez and Brooklyn Marez; brother Daryel DeBary and wife Debby; sister Rosalie Martinez and husband Mike; nephews and niece D.J., Tina, Mychael, Daniel and Aaron; as well as many loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Moreland and Eva DeBary. Ross served in the U.S. Army from June 18, 1968 through June 17, 1974. He was honorably discharged as Sergeant E-5. While serving in Vietnam from November 13, 1968 through August 24, 1969, he earned the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars; National Defense Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Combat Infantryman Badge; Air Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Expert (M60 MG); Expert (Rifle). He often participated in softball tournaments throughout the city and enjoyed camping, fishing and taking road trips. He also loved spending time with his family and keeping them on their toes. He will be dearly missed. Service will be held on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 12:00 PM at Crossroads Of Albuquerque, 5200 Marble NE. Burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate. or horsesforheros.org
        Published on: Fri January 24, 2014