John Ralph Bonds, 60, of Corona, NM, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2005. John was born on December 7, 1944 in Halstead, KS to John Ralph and Martha Louise (Clark) Bonds. He married Janice Carper on July 21, 1968. They moved to Corona 28 years ago coming from Bingham, NM. John worked as a rancher. John served as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and earned the Bronze Star. He was also a community 4H leader; and a member of the Duran Volunteer Fire Department. His wife, Janice; mother Martha Bonds and her husband, Jim Bonds; daughters, Lindsey Stawarczik and her husband Wesley and their daughter Madison; Amy Reid and her husband Rusty and their sons Layton, Braiden, Tate, and Andon; and sisters, Jerry McLain and Alberta Meadows, survive John.
There will be a Memorial Service on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Corona Presbyterian Church in Corona, NM. Father Robbins will be officiating.