Alfred Leo "Deacon Al" McLane Jr

Alfred Leo McLane Jr. "Deacon Al" was called home to the Lord Saturday March 22, 2014. Deacon Al had served at the Shrine of St. Bernadette for over 20 years. He loved and ministered to the community and thought of them as extended family. Deacon Al was also called Dad. It was through his life experiences as a Husband and Dad that he found compassion to minister to people. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Betty McLane. He is survived by his children Melissa Dunn (Clyde), Michael McLane, Mary McLane, Maureen Robbins (Larry), Paul McLane (Herminia), and Carol McLane. He had nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren; finally his beloved dog Cosmo. Services will be held at the Shrine of St. Bernadette, 114001 Indian School Rd. NE. Rosary will be recited on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 9:00 a.m., Internment Gate of Heaven Cemetery with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Brothers of the Good Shepherd, 901 Brother Mathias Pl NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.