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Obituary For James "Jim" Oakleaf

Jim Oakleaf, of Las Palomas, NM, passed away early Saturday morning, May 15, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 30, 1944 to Lena and Walter Oakleaf. Jim was a longtime resident of Sierra County. He grew up in Albuquerque where he graduated from Albuquerque High School. He used the printing skills he learned there to work as a printer at Starline Printing in Albuquerque. He later moved to Denver, CO where he ran his own printing business, Oakleaf Printing, and grew his family. After leaving Denver, Jim moved to Truth or Consequences. It was here that he met and married, Mary, the love of his life. They were married in Las Animas Canyon in the “Sacred Grove” in 1991. Together they used their machine and carpentry skills along with their artistry to repair and create functional works of art at many properties throughout the area. They also used their eye for good finds to restore the treasures they would find when shopping the many yard sales in the area. Jim was always kind and generous. He was gentle and easy to talk to and a dear friend to many. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Lena and Walter F. Oakleaf of Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by Mary Oakleaf, his wife of 30 years; his daughter, Carol Ann Oakleaf, and grandson, Tyler Plese, of Denver, CO; his son, Daniel Oakleaf and wife, Lisa, and granddaughter, Cyan. Other survivors include his siblings and their families – sister, Mildred L. Oakleaf, of Florida, and her daughters, Julie, and Margie; brother, Walter F. Oakleaf and wife, Rose Marie, and their daughter, Tammie, granddaughter, Jacqueline, and grandson, Mateo all of Albuquerque, NM; and sister, Marie Montbrand and husband, Ron, of Albuquerque, NM. He was dear to Mary’s children and Grandpa Jim to her nine grandchildren who adored him. A Memorial Service will be held at 205 Ash Street in T. or C. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. with a potluck lunch to follow.

Guest Book

Sweet Mary, I was out of town when Jim passed but wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. I have many good memories of you and Jim starting from more than 20 years ago. Please don't hesitate to call me anytime. With deepest sympathies , Libby Hamby

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Mary, I was saddened to see this Obit even though I think I only met Jim one time. He must have been very special to be chosen by you. As I read this I am flooded by memories of the Clark family and growing up next to the best neighbors ever. I would have made this more personal, by letter, but do not have your address so will just say that you are in my thoughts and wishing happy days for you in the future. Gary Grider ggrider@plateautel.net

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