Thomas M Abousleman

ABOUSLEMAN-Thomas M. Abousleman, age 90, a lifelong resident of Jemez Springs, NM, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2009, 39 days short of his 91st birthday. He was a World War II veteran, a rancher, a home-builder and together with his brothers the original owners of the Los Ojos bar in Jemez Springs. Tom loved to fly fish, collect old guns and gamble at the casinos. Born to Moses and Edna Abousleman, Tom was the youngest of eight children. Tom is survived by nieces Marian Sotel, Connie Ryan, and husband Jack, Sharon Ryan, Ann Marie Rolfes, and Helen Flower. Nephews Freddie Abousleman and wife Debbie, Greg Ryan and wife Andrea, David Ryan, Johnnie Merhege and wife Ida, and Billy Merhege and wife Barbara, sister in law Margaret Abousleman and many loving friends who live in Jemez Springs and the Albuquerque Area. Tom bragged that he was born in the same house he lived in. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Tom's name to Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 10, Jemez Springs, NM 87025 or to a charity of your choice. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 842-8800