Gerald G. Russell

RUSSEL, GERALD G. "JERRY" Gerald G. "Jerry" Russell passed away May 29, 2014. He was 84. Jerry was born on August 10, 1929 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. and Katherine Russell; his brothers, Antony and Thomas G. Russell. He is survived by his son, Thomas M. Russell; daughter, Katherine Babic; grandson, Kevin Babic; and nephew, Tony T. Russell all of Albuquerque; as well as many cousins in Canada, Greece and the USA. Jerry proudly served in the United States Naval Reserve for 4 years. He graduated from UNM in Business Administration in 1951. He worked in the Horse Racing Industry in Pari-Mutuels from 1947 through 1997 at facilities including The New Mexico State Fair, The Downs at Santa Fe, La Mesa Park, San Juan Downs and Ruidoso Downs. Jerry loved hunting, fishing and was an ardent trapshooter. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Sunset Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Father Conan officiating. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333