WARD - John M. Ward, Sr., 84, passed away January 22, 2011. He was born May 24, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY and has been a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1973. He proudly serviced his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and of the American Legion. He was predeceased by his wife and a son, Michael J. Ward. He is survived by his sons John Ward, Jr. and wife Linda of Rio Rancho, NM and Peter F. Ward and wife Clarisse of Phoenix, AZ; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2011 followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. John‘s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services
2400 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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