VAN DAMME, MICHAEL Michael Van Damme, age 56, passed away in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was a lifelong resident of New Mexico, graduating from Valley High School in 1975 and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education from the College of Santa Fe. Mike had a great love for basketball. He played basketball for the Valley High School Vikings, and also played basketball at the College of Santa Fe. He loved to go fishing and was loved by many. Mike will be remembered for his kindness, humility, and his sense of humor. For the last 15 years he was a school teacher, most recently at Al Calde and Chimayo elementary schools, where he loved and was loved by his students. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Van Damme and younger brother Anthony Van Damme. He is survived by his father Tony Van Damme; his son Ernest; his sisters, Rose Bell and husband Jim, Gina Cordova, Becky Pelletier and husband Paul; nephews, Michael and Mark Garcia and Tristan Cordova; and niece, Lauren Cordova. Pallbearers will be Michael Garcia, Mark Garcia, Tristan Cordova, Henry Saavedra, Sam Calderon, Ron Estrada. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tucker Spalding and Art Sanchez. Mike will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. A Viewing will be at 9:30am and the Rosary at 10:00am on Thursday, February 20, 2014 followed by a Mass at 10:30am at San Ysidro Church located at 5005 Corrales Rd, Corrales NM.
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