John J. Evans

EVANS, JOHN J. Age 84, resident of Albuquerque for 4 years, died January 3, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Cora of Aztec; daughter, Teri Evans Salls and her husband, Fred Salls; and granddaughter, Ferryl Salls all of Albuquerque; close nieces and nephews, Genevive Schuller of Omaha, Linda Schuller Grivalva, John E. Schuller and William L. Schuller; and brother-in-law, William Schuller of the Fabens area; and many more nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle and John Evans; brother, Billy Ray (Keg) Evans; sisters, Patsy Marostica and Lola Fae Schuller; also, his first wife, Tommie Louise Lane. John was a Korean War Army veteran, a Master Sergeant (T) 16, who received commendation for developing communications to the front lines. He continued to work in communications until his retirement from Contel in T or C, NM. John lived in Fabens, TX, where he additionally was a volunteer fireman. When relocating to T or C, he continued to volunteer with the community ambulance/rescue service. Interment will take place on Thursday, January 9, 2014, 9:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit FRENCH-Westside on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE Ste. 12, Albuquerque 87111. Please visit our online guestbook for John at FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300