David R. Sparks, Jr.
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David R. Sparks, Jr.

  • December 2, 2011
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“My sympathies for your loss. May God Bless and comfort you in this difficult time. =/\= ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Camille Moreno

“The final frontier my friend, I salute you with the Klingon grief. My love to your family and bless you for your memories to us. ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Lourdes Bonillas - Chula Vista , CA

“Deepest sympathy for an amazing man who loved Star Trek with an amazing passion that will always inspire me. ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Emily T. Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

“Dearest Debbie, Prayers for David, you and family are being offered at the Sacred Threshold in the Shrine of Baha'u'llah. Ya Baha'u'l-Abha! Ya...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Sue Emmel - Pittsford, NY

“Dear Debbie and Candy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know David was a very special young man. I know we haven't seen you in years, I...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Debbie (Gladish) Geiger - AZ

“Dear Debbie and Candy: I don't know if you remember me (Jennifer Thornhill's mother) but I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to you for...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Jane Maestas (formerly Thornhill) - NM

“"Second star to the right...and straight on 'til morning..." Dear David: Thank you for gracing our lives for so many years. What an amazing...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Sue Emmel - NY - Friend

“DAVID I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH .I WISH WE KNEW EACH OTHER BETTER .I HAVE MEMORIES OF VISITING YOU AND CANDY AT YOUR MOMS HOUSE AND YOU HAD VIDEO GAMES ON...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: MELANIE SPARKS - LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ

“Dearest Debbie and Family, David will surely be missed!! Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. An Angel on loan, Has...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Deborah MacCubbin - Tijeras, NM

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences. ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Faith Miner - Albuquerque, NM


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SPARKS - David R. Sparks, Jr., age 40, a resident of Albuquerque for 34 years, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 ending his 40 year struggle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is survived by his devoted mother, Deborah Buchhorn, sister, Candice Sparks of Albuquerque, NM; other family, friends and his nursing staff. Confined to a wheelchair most of his life, he was in no way debilitated. He found joy in life from his family, his nurses, movies, computers, traveling, science fiction and had an interest in memorabilia. He was an avid Star Trek enthusiast. A special moment was a cameo in "The Five Captains" documentary with William Shatner. A special thank you to David's long time nurses, Donna Monette (24 yrs), Nancy Martz, Abdu'l Kamara, Patty Kingen, Alejandro Salcido, Mary Ganus, Carol Alkire, Terry Duncan, Vickie Krause, Bonnie Thies, Velma Boyd, Fred Chavez and others who dedicated themselves to meeting not only David's needs, but his dreams and aspirations as well, and to whom we owe our eternal gratitude. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening, December 7, 2011 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at French - Wyoming Chapel. Services will be Thursday, December 8, 2011, also at French - Wyoming Chapel. Doors will open at 1:00 p.m. and services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow services.