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This memorial website was created in the memory of our beloved Father, Husband, "Papa", Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend, and Collegue, Damian John Jelso who was born in Buffalo, New York on December 05, 1939 and passed away in Albuquerque, NM on February 14, 2005 at the age of 65. We will remember him forever.
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Great Memories / Kahlil Joseph (Friend and Neighbor )
Dolores and I have so many great Memories we shared with you and your family. You have left a Great legacy and we know you are looking down Smiling!! We love you and Miss you.
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You are missed / Stephen Weisweaver (Friend of Family )
Dr. Jelso,
You were a great inspiration around the Boatright neighborhood. We all miss you. I wish I were closer to home and your family. It is not the same since you are gone and as people move away, but we will always cherish the...
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Missed bunches / Jennifer Finnegan (Niece/Goddaughter)
I always smile when I think of my nick name Flanella Leigh given to me by the Jelso family and alway made my Uncle laugh. Valentines day is a hard holiday, but filled with more love than ever for you. We prayed for you in church yest...
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My Shinning Star!! / John Jelso (Son)
Burnin' brighter than ever Dad!! Happy 3rd Birthday! |
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Happy 68th Birthday, Damian! / Joanne (wife)
We prayed for you during mass at Annunciation this morning. You must've been watching over me today. Things are going well considering that we miss you daily especially. I remember you in so many ways and wish y...
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Happy 68th Birthday, Damian! / Joanne (wife) Read >> |
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My Son / Dorothy Jelso (Mother) Read >> |
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WHAT A LAUGH!! / Jill Greco-Sisneros (friend and my mentor ) Read >> |
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Who can forget / Donald Camosy (friend) Read >> |
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Love of a father / Tony Jelso (Son) Read >> |
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Missed greatly / Laura Joanne Smith (Daughter) Read >> |
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Thank you Dr. J / Jean Clifford-Marr (Former Employee ) Read >> |
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Friends many years ago, / George &Connie Patterson Read >> |
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Miss You / Hannah Grace Heise (1st granddaughter ) Read >> |
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Allstar Dad / John Jelso (#1 Son ) Read >> |
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| His legacy |
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February 17, 2005 Obituary
Dr. Damian John Jelso, 65, was a resident of Albuquerque, NM and passed away Monday, February 14, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Grace Jelso; children, John Frank Jelso and wife, Desiree, Anthony Joseph Jelso and wife, Janay, Gina Marie Heise, and Laura Joanne Smith and husband, Stephen; grandchildren, Hannah Grace and Zachary Ryan Heise, William Augustine, Nicholas Damiano and Thomas Wayne Smith, Jayden Cole Jelso and Sydney Damiana Jelso. He is also survived by his beloved mother, Dorothy Jelso; sisters, Carolann Dungan and husband, John W. and Judith H. Taylor and husband, Larry. He was preceded in death by his father, John Frank Jelso. Damian was an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who served the Albuquerque community for 35 years. He was a UNM graduate in Biology and attended Loyola Dental School in Chicago, where he did his postgraduate work (and where he met his lovely bride, Joanne). Damian did his oral surgery residency in Cleveland, OH, and then returned home to New Mexico to open his practice. Among his many contributions, he served as President of the American Cancer Society's New Mexico Chapter. A racquetball enthusiast, he dedicated 20 years to developing and cultivating the World Senior Racquetball Championships as a board member and vice president. In 2000, he fulfilled a lifelong dream and traveled to Africa. By far the most satisfying of his activities, however, was simply being "Papa" to his grandchildren. He was greatly blessed by the arrival of his sixth grandchild, Jayden, the night before his last surgery, and he was warmly awaiting the arrival of his seventh, Sydney Damiana who blessed us all on Easter Sunday, March 27th. A man of faith, a professional man of integrity, and a generous son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend; Damian will be greatly missed, though his family remains consoled in the joyful hope that they will see him again, when God "will wipe away every tear from their eyes" (Rev. 21:4). A Prayer Vigil was held on Thursday, February 17, 2005, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary,and a Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, February 18, 2005, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. Interment took place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. |
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