Joseph "Joey" Jund Jr

Joseph Jund, Jr. was born on June 25, 1958 and died September 6, 2014. Joe attended NMSU and attained a BA in Business Administration: Human Resources Management and Psychology in 1986, and continued his education by earning an MBA in Legal Research in 1988. Joe worked at other positions before settling in Albuquerque, where he met the Love of his Life, Dorothy. Joe worked at First American Title in Albuquerque and went on to his latest job with the US Postal Service since 2000. Joe was a family man and a member of Annunciation Catholic Parish. He provided for his family love, security and responsibility. Joe married Dorothy Sanchez on July 20, 1996. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, and his 14 year old son, Daniel. He leaves behind memories of his love for camping and being in the outdoors, for family gatherings, and especially his enthusiasm for seeing his son excel in Academics, Basketball and Track Events. Joe was a hard- working man and was always trying to provide a better life for his family. Joe is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Jund, Sr. He is survived by his mother and step father, Nell and Grady Nicholson. He leaves behind his sister, Teresa (Gus) Retman, as well as his step-brothers, Grady III and Tedd. He is survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and their families; Ross (Gloria) Sanchez, Catherine (Marty) Bartholdi, Agnes (Michael) Mayfield, Dolores (Michael) Badillo, and Renee (Tom) Gurrieri; as well as his 11 nephews and nieces. All of his family and friends will remember the Glorious 4th of July BBQ's, the Rustic Camping Adventures and the Awesome Yearly Family Basketball Games that included all ages with few rules. He is safe now with God and has eternal peace. A Rosary will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH- Wyoming. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, 2621 Vermont NE., with Rev. Msgr.Voorhies as celebrant. Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers if desired, contributions can be made at Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union, 3707 Juan Tabo NE. 87111 for Daniel's college fund. His family and friends will always love and remember. "Forever and ever" your girl, Dorothy.