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I got an email from Rich Glantz.
Margaret Gates let him know that her husband Jim passed away Friday night Setptember 27th.
Jim was a superb athlete and became a teacher and coach in Albuquerque after high school.
I will update this announcement if we find out about a memorial service.
Condolences to Margaret and the family.
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Update 2024-10-02
Jim Gates Rosary and Mass will be @Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church
811 Guaymas Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
@10:30 and 11:00 am respectively on this Friday , October 4th.
A Reception will be held on Saturday, Oct 5, at 10am @ Salazar Mortuary
400 3rd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/abqjournal/name/jim-gates-obituary?id=56438325
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Sherril Coulter
I am so sorry to hear this. Jim was definitely the life of the party! My sincere condolences to Margaret, their two daughters and his beloved grandson.
Judy Huckaby (Schroeder)
I am sorry to hear about Jim's death. I remember in Mrs. Parrish's English class we had to memorize a poem and recite it for the class. Jim's poem was "Hickory Dickory Dock"! It was so funny!
Ronald Millage
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing! He was a great friend and so much fun to be around! My condolences to his family.
Becky Burnham (Craig)
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Prayers for the family.
John Thorson
Jim was a larger than life person with almost always a smile on his face. Many good memories. Condolences to his family.
Vicky Carroll (Blackberg)
Sorry to hear about Jim. He was a super person. Prayers to his family.Sandra Sorey (Lambley)
"Angels around you and Jim's family"
Larry Wyatt
From: Dick Steele
Jim enjoyed life and having fun at Highland. The fun stopped when the whistle blew. He gave 200% to ensue the Hornets won. Jim was instrumental in having the Albuquerque Journal run an article about Terry Stone when Terry died in 2021. Deepest Sympathy to the family and all who knew him!
Joanne Moses (Bagley)
Gosh, this saddens me so! Jim was such a force and his spirit lasted throughout his life. I remember going to another year's class reunion and he was there and said he went to all the reunions and any party he knew about! He was a neighbor around the corner and would ride around the block and join in games or kid you or thump you! He was at Valley when I worked there and he would catch me up on friends! Condolences to his family and sister, Patty, and the guys who were such fast friends.
Larry Wyatt
Rich Glantz, Sherril Coulter, Harold Lavender, Bobby Gallegos at Jim's reception and some Facebook comments on Harold's post