Jacob "JT" Allen Tonkinson
- February 26, 2012
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
of Jacob's Passing
Memories & Candles
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“Jacob, I remember you since the beginning of 6th grade. We didn't know each other very well, but I could tell that you were a great guy, despite my...Read More »
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1 of 75 | Posted by: Daniel Gugliotta - Albuquerque, NM
“I did this a while ago but I was thinking about him today. I saw someone wearing orange sneakers and his face came to mind. This is proof he will...Read More »
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2 of 75 | Posted by: Mariah Huber - Caring Person
“Patty, I'm so sorry for your loss. I used to love hearing about the twins when they were little. You always had the most wonderful stories to tell...Read More »
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3 of 75 | Posted by: Lauri Ott Jaramillo - Albuquerque, NM
“Patty,
I cannot begin to tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. I remember when your babies were born. Jacob and Shea have been a part of...Read More »
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4 of 75 | Posted by: Jodi Romero - Albuquerque, NM
“Susan Johnson, a parent of 3 children who did or continue to play ball at Roadrunner. Nate Johnson, a former player at Roadrunner and Eldorado High...Read More »
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5 of 75 | Posted by: Susan Johnson, Nate Johnson, Terry Dolan - NM
“Patty,
You and your family certainly have a special place in my heart, and even though I never did meet ‘JT’ in person, I will forever...Read More »
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6 of 75 | Posted by: Rita S. - Newport Beach, CA
“Since the day I met Jacob in 4th grade, I knew that he would be one of the greatest friends I would ever have. Jacob had an extraordinary smile that...Read More »
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7 of 75 | Posted by: Zachary Gonzales - Albuquerque, NM
“I didn't know JT but when I herd about this I cried. I am so sorry for the whole family. He is still with the family even if they can't see him. I am...Read More »
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8 of 75 | Posted by: Morgan neel - Alburquerque, NM
“My sympathy goes out to Jacob's family after going through an awful event like this. I remember Jacob happy and willing to help with anything. ...Read More »
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9 of 75 | Posted by: Andrew Yourick
“I didn't know Jacob that much. But i know that when i had a bad day or when i wasn't happy, his smile lit up the world. It seemed to make everything...Read More »
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10 of 75 | Posted by: Mariah Huber - Albuquerque, NM
“Jacob was amazing.he was always smiling amd laughing and full of such joy.he spread cheer to everyone who knew him and he was always making new...Read More »
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11 of 75 | Posted by: Alicia Aragon - Albuquerque, NM
“Jacob was a great person with an amazing personality. He made everyone smile, and was always in the best of moods. He wore orange kicks like everyday...Read More »
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12 of 75 | Posted by: Sydnee Pruett - Albquerque, NM
“Jacob was my best friend and will always be.
I knew he was a good kid and that nothing will get him down.
His smile always brought me joy.
I will...Read More »
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13 of 75 | Posted by: Mikey Giordano - Albuquerque, NM
“I remember when I was having one awful week. I was sitting by myself at lunch and Jacob came out of his way to talk to me. He listened to me and just...Read More »
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14 of 75 | Posted by: Madison LaBerge - Albuquerque, NM
“Jacob was an amazing person. He always put a smile on my face, and reached out to others to make new friends, and help old ones. Everyone at school...Read More »
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15 of 75 | Posted by: Madi Haas - Friend:)
“Jacob was such a great friend(: He always had a joke to tell and had a smile on his face. The orange basketball shoes he had were great, the first...Read More »
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16 of 75 | Posted by: Estrella Madrigal - Albuquerque, NM
“I did not know Jacob very well, or for very long, but I remember always seeing a smile on his face. He would wave or say hi to me every time he...Read More »
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17 of 75 | Posted by: Tauby Mintz - friend
“So many memories I have of Jacob & Shea. All the way back to the first day I met him in his boldly colored shirt at Jaylynn's birthday party in the...Read More »
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18 of 75 | Posted by: Cassie King (Jaylynn's Mom) - NM
“Jacob was a friend of my grandson Noah Myers and I have been praying for your family. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
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19 of 75 | Posted by: Connie Gann
“Jacob was a BEST friend to everyone, especially to Mikey, Patrick and Stacy. We all miss him dearly. Wishes to all of his loved ones, family and...Read More »
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20 of 75 | Posted by: Bella Kelley - Albuquqerque, NM
“We are praying God's comfort and peace to be with you all during this sad time. We are so sorry for your tragic loss. JT will be missed by so many,...Read More »
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21 of 75 | Posted by: Jason Cason and Family - NM
“My sincere sympathy to all your family! My thoughts and prayers are with you! May God bring you strength during this difficult time!
Sincerely,...Read More »
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22 of 75 | Posted by: Jo Antenucci (jazzercise) - NM
“JT was loved by the Crosby family and will be missed. We all admired him so much and he was a great example of how we all should live our lives. ...Read More »
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23 of 75 | Posted by: Connie Crosby - Albuqueruqe, NM
“Patty, Tim, and Shea, you are in my thoughts and prayers always. I always thought there would be more time to do things with Jacob and become closer...Read More »
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24 of 75 | Posted by: Lynda - friend
“Tim, Patty and Shea,
Jacob was and will always be a special person in our lives and in all those he touched. From the first time we met him, he...Read More »
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25 of 75 | Posted by: Kathleen, Brennan, Will and Alora Lucero - NM
“Dear Patty,
My heartfelt condolences, There are no words to express the sadness about your son's death. You are in my toughts and prayers.
Marja
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26 of 75 | Posted by: marja - Camp Hill, PA
“Jacob brought joy to everyone he encountered. He will be missed and remembered by many people. You are all in my thoughts.
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27 of 75 | Posted by: Delise Hoy - ALBUQUERQUE, NM
“Dear Patty,
You and your family have a special place in our heart and we are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your dearest son and...Read More »
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28 of 75 | Posted by: Beata Wandachowicz-Krason
“On behalf of the AFD firefighters & R16 & E9 crews who responded to JT we extend our deepest condolences, sincere prayers & thoughts to JT's family,...Read More »
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29 of 75 | Posted by: AFD Chaplain Division - NM
“Tim and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart aches for you. I hope you find comfort and peace from your memories and thoughts...Read More »
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30 of 75 | Posted by: Karla Torrez - Albuquerque, NM
“JT was such a wonderful and amazing young man. He always lit up the people he was around by his smile and personality. Thank you so much for allowing...Read More »
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31 of 75 | Posted by: Don Amy Noah Dylan Myers - Albq, NM
“Patty,
I am so very sad to hear this news. You are such a wonderful mom and I will never forget how often you endearingly talked about your...Read More »
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32 of 75 | Posted by: Debbie Smith - Bothell, WA
“Patty, so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Way too young to go but he is in heaven with his grandfather... His love will continue to shine in...Read More »
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33 of 75 | Posted by: Feye Woods - Marysville, WA
“Jacob was a really good guy, we had been friends since 4th and played on the same baseball team. We had a lot of good times that I will never forget....Read More »
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34 of 75 | Posted by: Chris Carr - Albuquerque, NM
“To the Tonkinson Family -- We were on a bus tour last week with Norlene and she asked all of us to pray for Jacob. I am so sorry for your loss. You...Read More »
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35 of 75 | Posted by: Ronnie Mather - Albuquerque, NM
“JT was the sweetest most loving boy ive ever met...he had a personality and smile you could never forget! He was a great friend and he's someone you...Read More »
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36 of 75 | Posted by: Rashaan Marrow - albuquerque, NM
“I am a mother of 14 yr old twins, Dominic & Jazmine. . While I dont know JT or your family, my heart breaks to hear about the passing of your...Read More »
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37 of 75 | Posted by: Susan
“All I can say is, "I'm praying for your family."
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38 of 75 | Posted by: Rosalie Lopez Spinello - NM
“Patty and Family,
Your in my prayers.
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39 of 75 | Posted by: Michelle Gaudette - rio rancho, NM
“Jacob was an endearing young man. He will be greatly missed. My memory that I want to share is the time that the class put on big production, poetry,...Read More »
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40 of 75 | Posted by: Sandra Hoogeboom Brown - NM
“Patti & family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cousins,
Ed & Renee Kraft
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41 of 75 | Posted by: Ed Kraft - Bismarck, ND - Cousin
“Tim,Patty. Aunt Anita and Uncle Earl.
So sorry to hear about Jacob. I know your grieve feel unbearable now but know that he is in heaven with family...Read More »
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42 of 75 | Posted by: Beverly(Pip) Bernard - Edgewood, NM
“R.I.P. JT we love u man, you were a great young man on and off the filed. you always had a smile on your face i never saw u sad, mad or anything else...Read More »
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43 of 75 | Posted by: francisco montano - albuquerque, NM
“Sending prayers and love your way.
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44 of 75 | Posted by: Heidi Draper - Albuquerque, NM
“It is with much sadness that I learned of Jacob's passing. When we started Mid School Golf, we strived to make golf a life lesson for the kids, and...Read More »
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45 of 75 | Posted by: Tim Davis Mid School Golf UNM Hooligans - NM
“Nothing i can say will make the pain go away but know in your heart of hearts that so many people are praying and thinking of you and your family. I...Read More »
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46 of 75 | Posted by: Monica Fresquez - ABQ, NM
“Patty and family,
May Gods blessings be over you and your family during this time and know that your son is in heaven with our heavenly God and...Read More »
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47 of 75 | Posted by: Yvette Romero Aragon - NM
“Patti, Tim,Earl, and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jt, We know the pain and hurt you are experiencing.Just remember he will...Read More »
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48 of 75 | Posted by: Lori and James Lee - Edgewood, NM
“Tim and Patty:
So sorry for your loss. JT was a great kid. Wonderful attitude. We cannot imagine what you are going through but know that JT is...Read More »
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49 of 75 | Posted by: Joe/Lisa/Joseph Standley - NM
“JT
I will never forget JT's smile and positive outlook,when picking up my son @ SouthWest Learning Center.JT would always say hi and smile.That...Read More »
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50 of 75 | Posted by: Robert J Carr - Albuquerque, NM
“May God comfort each of you.
Know that your beloved JT was welcomed into heaven held by our Blessed Mother Mary into the arms of her son and our...Read More »
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51 of 75 | Posted by: Duane Chavez - Albuq
“Tim/Patty/Shea,
Although JT never played on a team with our family, we fondly remember the smiling, happy, competitive indvidual JT was. His heart...Read More »
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52 of 75 | Posted by: Ted/Valerie/Trax/Tyler Maes - NM
“Tim, Patty, and Shea,
I can't begin to say how sorry I was to hear about your son/brother. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I can only say...Read More »
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53 of 75 | Posted by: Beverly Gabaldon - Albuquerque, NM
“Tim, Patty and Shea,
Words can't explain how sad we are, There are alot of tears being shed which is a testiment to what a great person and teammate...Read More »
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54 of 75 | Posted by: Travis, Scott and Dawn Jackson - NM
“Patti & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep your family in my prayers.
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55 of 75 | Posted by: Sandy (Kraft) Thomsen - Baldwin, ND
“Rest in peace JT. You were a great player and taught me many things on the field. You ALWAYS had a smile on your face. I will never forget your ...Read More »
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56 of 75 | Posted by: Michael Barboa - Albuquerque, NM
“To JT's family: We don't even know you personally, but just wanted to take a moment to let you know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. ...Read More »
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57 of 75 | Posted by: Paula and John Whisenhunt - NM
“Dear Tim, Patty and Shea...... We were so blessed to have had JT in our lives. He was so full of life and definitely had the biggest smile on the...Read More »
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58 of 75 | Posted by: Tom, Val, Kyle and Adam Biederwolf - NM
“Patty, Tim and Shea ~
Our deepest sorrow and loving prayers surround you all during this difficult time.
There wasn't a day that you didn't see...Read More »
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59 of 75 | Posted by: Daniel & Colleen Roerick - NM
“I'm so sorry to hear of this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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60 of 75 | Posted by: Joyce (Radosevich) Hofstadler - TX
“If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
and bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken
no...Read More »
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61 of 75 | Posted by: Cenovia Vigil - Jemez/Zia Pueblo, NM
“Tim and Earl, I know of no words that will bring comfort at a time like this. But the memories will always be there. You and your family are in my...Read More »
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62 of 75 | Posted by: Ken Wallin - Moriarty, NM
“Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family. The memory of seeing JT on the pitchers mound with his smile will be forever in our hearts.
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63 of 75 | Posted by: John, Sandra, Jayce Jackson
“All those days we sat in the bleachers at AGS together watching practice and we had some great conversations. Jacob was always a ray of sunshine. ...Read More »
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64 of 75 | Posted by: Camille Velarde - Albuquerque, NM
“Tim, Patty, and Shea,
Our son had the privilege to play baseball with JT on the Albuquerque Crushers. He was an amazing kid and always had that...Read More »
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65 of 75 | Posted by: Heronimus Family - Albuquerque, NM
“Tim, Pattie and Shea,
We are so sorry. We can't even comprehend the pain you are dealing with at this time. Thank you for allowing us all to be ...Read More »
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66 of 75 | Posted by: Lora Butler - Albuquerque, NM
“Jacob was such an awesome young man! He always greeted us with a smile and and warm words wether on the practice green or on the course during...Read More »
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67 of 75 | Posted by: The Monjaras Family - Albuquerque, NM
“Please accept my heartfelt condolences, Words seem inadequate to express the sadness about JT's death. I am here to support you in your grieving...Read More »
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68 of 75 | Posted by: Denise Haygood - Goodyear, AZ
“Tim, Patty, and Shea,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of J.T. We pray that your family will find strength and comfort in...Read More »
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69 of 75 | Posted by: The Howell Family - Albuquerque, NM
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jacob wil truly be missed.
May God Bless
Sue, Steven & Lindsey Adams
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70 of 75 | Posted by: Sue, Steven & Lindsey Adams - NM
“Hardly know what to say. I was shocked and saddened to hear of your tragic loss.
I remember meeting Jacob in Sante Fe at the New Life reunion when...Read More »
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71 of 75 | Posted by: Amy Guzman Husarich
“Tim, Patty and Shea,
Words can't express the sorrow that we have in our hearts for losing such a special sweet soul. JT, was one of the best kids...Read More »
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72 of 75 | Posted by: The Baca Family - Albuquerque, NM
“Tim, Patty and Shea -
There are no words that can ease your pain. Just please know you are in our prayers and in our thoughts. We pray for your...Read More »
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73 of 75 | Posted by: The Cogburn Family - Albuquerque, NM
“JT will be missed dearly but myself and the rest of the Albuquerque Flames organization. I met him last year and was a happy to be a part of our team...Read More »
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74 of 75 | Posted by: Paul Fairbanks - Albuquerque, NM
“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences.
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75 of 75 | Posted by: Richard Stewart
Jacob "JT" Allen Tonkinson, 14, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 26, 2012. He is survived by his parents, Tim & Patty Tonkinson; twin sister, Shea; grandparents, Anita & Earl Tonkinson, Norlene Becker, many aunts, uncles, cousins, family members, and friends including his coaches, teachers, class mates and team mates. Jacob was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jacob "Jack" Becker who met him in heaven with open arms and a loving smile. Jacob always had a smile on his face. He loved to sing, tell jokes and always had the best pick-up lines. Jacob enjoyed playing his cousin's Nintendo games. He was a good swimmer and enjoyed the ocean. He was very active in athletics, excelled at golf, baseball and even enjoyed basketball. In school he was a straight A student and he loved life. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Parish. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 2, 2012, 10:00 am also at Queen of Heaven Parish, 5310 Claremont Ave NE, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. The family would like to express special thanks to the doctors, nurses, firefighters, paramedics, friends, teammates, teachers and coaches. They especially appreciate all the love, support and prayers that have been so graciously given. Memorial contributions may be made to the animal shelter of your choice because he loved animals.
Rosary
March 01, 2012
7:00 PM
Queen of Heaven Catholic Parish
5311 Phoenix Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Funeral Mass
March 02, 2012
10:00 AM
Queen of Heaven Catholic Parish
5311 Phoenix Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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Hardly know what to say. I was shocked and saddened to hear of your tragic loss.
I remember meeting Jacob in Sante Fe at the New Life reunion when my son didn‘t know anything about the fine art of piñata hitting and Jacob helped him out of the dilemma. I really appreciated that.
Posted by: Amy Guzman Husarich - Salzburg, Austria - old acquaintance Feb 29, 2012
Tim, Patty and Shea,
Words can't express the sorrow that we have in our hearts for losing such a special sweet soul. JT, was one of the best kids we have ever known! He will be truly missed! We love you all and our prayers are with you at all times. God Bless you with strenght and comfort.
Posted by: The Baca Family - Albuquerque, NM - Friends, Baseball family. Feb 29, 2012
Tim, Patty and Shea -
There are no words that can ease your pain. Just please know you are in our prayers and in our thoughts. We pray for your strength and that God comfort each of you during this most difficult time. May God Bless you.
The Cogburn Family
Posted by: The Cogburn Family - Albuquerque, NM - Friends Feb 29, 2012
JT will be missed dearly but myself and the rest of the Albuquerque Flames organization. I met him last year and was a happy to be a part of our team. JT was full of energy and life. He liked and was liked by all his teammates and coaches and loved the game of baseball. We have dedicated the 2012 season to JT. We will see you in heaven my friend!
Posted by: Paul Fairbanks - Albuquerque, NM - Baseball Coach Feb 29, 2012
On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences.
Posted by: Richard Stewart Feb 29, 2012

