Jerry L. Christensen

CHRISTENSEN - Jerry L. Christensen, age 55, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010. He was a life long resident of Albuquerque. Jerry was an avid bicyclist who loved NASCAR and had a zest for life. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald LaVern Christensen. Jerry is survived by his loving mother, Rose Hinkle and husband James of Sandia Pueblo; his best friend and former wife, Kay Marie Lane; his children, Erica Monet Christensen of California, Danielle and Aaron James Christensen both of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Taylor Wooten, Aaron James Christensen Jr. and Brian Cayden Thornton, Jr.; his sisters, Janet Rushbrook and Joan Sullivan and husband Carl; his nieces, Christina Grice and Carolyn Williams; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Jerry will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those whose hearts he touched. Visitations will be Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Risen Savior, where Vigil Service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. also at the Church. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Aaron Christensen, Jessie Duran, Carl Sullivan, Jamie Haworth, Scott Ireland and Ryan Wooten. Jerry’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160