Edward Charles Blanchard
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Edward Charles Blanchard

  • December 9, 2011
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“To Chief Blanchard's family I extend my condolences, and especially his wife Betty. I knew the Chief mainly from church attendance and parish hall...Read More » ”
1 of 4 | Posted by: Lupe Lopez Jr. - Albuquerque, NM

“Larry and I are very grateful for the honor of meeting Ed. We wish to let his family know we thank him for his service to our country for 3 wars....Read More » ”
2 of 4 | Posted by: Larry and Jo Anne Blount

“We loved knowing Ed in the VMCCA Club and attending meetings and driving local tours with him. He was always cheerful and good company to be with. ...Read More » ”
3 of 4 | Posted by: Bill and Joyce Sullivan - Belen, NM

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences. ”
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Blanchard - Edward Charles Blanchard, Chief Master Sergeant USAF (Ret.), 91, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, December 9, 2011. He is survived by wife, Betty Blanchard; his granddaughters, Veronica Streeter (Byron) and Amber Duran: his sisters: Margaret Spittler (Herbert) and Patricia Waldron (John-Dec'd), Step-Daughters, Kathy Brown (Jim), Patty Burns (Jim), Jane Taylor (Tom), Mary Ann Aldrich (Chuck), Martha M. Holder (Danny), and numerous nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Blanchard was preceded in death by his parents, Edward F. and Ruth M. Blanchard, his first wife, Marian; and two daughters, Anneliese and Susanne. He was a member of Knights of Columbus of Ticonderoga, NY, American Truck Historical Society, Veteran Motor Car Club of America, and Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Ed was a very humble, honorable, and generous man who will be dearly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. Rosary will be recited Monday, December 12, 2011, 4:30 p.m. at French ~ Wyoming Chapel, with Deacon Al McLane reciting. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 9:00 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd NE, with Rev. Timothy Martinez, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, December 13 at 2:15 p.m. along with full United States Air Force Honors. Pallbearers will be Tom May, Bill McGuire, and Ralph Deimling. Honorary pallbearer is Larry Nelson. Friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. prior to the Rosary on Monday, December 12 at French ~ Wyoming Chapel.