WEST, BENJAMIN JAMES 75, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died December 9, 2013. He is survived by two sons, Mark West of Santa Fe and Jock West of Albuquerque; sisters Hilia Jackson (Al), Charlene Murphy and Phyllis Gelabert (Joe), all of Albuquerque; many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Mr. West was preceded in death by son Bruce West, parents Bennie and Dora West, and Charlie West brother. Mr. West was born to Dora and Bennie "Abenicio" West on March 4, 1938, in Gallup, New Mexico. Jim was a graduate of Gallup High School and received a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Highlands University. He dedicated his life to education, beginning his career as a teacher in Jemez Springs; serving as a school counselor at Pecos High School; operating as the Assistant State School Superintendent for Vocational Education and Director of School Accreditation for the New Mexico Department of Education. He retired as the Superintendent of Schools in Zuni, New Mexico. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11th at 9:00 a.m. at the Shrine of Saint Bernadette, (11401 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112) with a reception to follow
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