Elof Bernhardt Jensen Jr

JENSEN, Jr., ELOF BERNHARDT known by friends and family as Junior, age 87, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014. He was born in Dilkon, Arizona. Later he served as a Motor Machinists Mate Third Class USNR - V-6 during World War II. Following the war he worked for Ross Bayer, Wilson & Co., and Inter West Ltd. During his free time, Elof enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening as well as baseball. He was a pitcher for fast pitch baseball, played for many years as well as mentoring others in the game. Elof is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bernice Jensen; sister, Anna Marie Beardsley; daughters, Jane Gutierrez, Susan Jensen, Paticia Romero, and Angela Denise Jensen (Gonzales). He was also a grandfather to Tammy, Robin, Lawrence, Anita, Trisha, Brandon, Chris, Marcus, Addam, Andres, Adrian and Ayanna. Elof was a great-grandfather to 20 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elof Bernardt Jensen Sr., Inez Barton; step-father, Onez Smith; son, Gregory Mark Jensen; and his brothers, Elof Walker Jensen and Jack Jensen. A Memorial Rosary will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 4th St. NW. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014, 9:00 a.m., at the Church. Interment will follow the Mass at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. The Jensen family would like to extend a special thank you to Beth Gonzales, Joann Jojola, Anna Koester, Paula Thomas, as well as the entire staff at Heartland Hospice for their professional and loving care. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333