James Walter Jimenez

James Walter Jimenez, 65, passed away on July 29, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on August 12, 1950 in Muskegon, MI to the late Henry and Elva (Clark) Jimenez. James was a member of the Moriarty Lions Club and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. James loved selling at the Moriarty Flea Markets and had been doing so for over 30 years. He was a Volunteer Fire Fighter and a longtime resident of New Mexico. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family. James is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Eloisa Jimenez of Moriarty, NM; sons, David Gallegos and Raymond “Sonny” Gallegos both of Moriarty, NM; daughters, Nancy Gutierrez and Elaine Lopez (Bernie Otero) both of Albuquerque, NM; brothers and sisters in law, Henry Jr. and Cathy Jimenez of Yorbalinda, CA, Roger and Callie Jimenez of Albuquerque, NM and Chris and Jennifer Jimenez of Corrales, NM; sisters and brother in law, JoAnn Romeo of Winfield, KS and Florance and Tom Baca of Albuquerque, NM and he also raised, Rita Garcia, Carla Naranjo, Virginia Alires and Dave Garcia. James was blessed with 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A Rosary is to be recited on Wednesday August 3, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. with the casket being open one hour prior at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty, NM. The Celebration of Mass will be on Thursday Aug 4, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. Pallbearers will be Bernie Otero, Dave Garcia, Joe Alires, Angel Lopez, Eloy Lopez, Paul Hernandez, Josh Jimenez and Dylan Jimenez. Don Trumble will be an Honorary Pallbearer. Interment will be at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Moriarty, NM. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Lions Club of Moriarty Christmas Toy Drive. PO Box 381 Moriarty NM 87035