John A. Kreider

(April 19, 1934-July 18, 1999)

Albuquerque Journal

July 21, 1999

John A. Kreider, 65, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, died Sunday, July 18, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Antonia Torres-Kreider of Albuquerque; son, Mark J. Kreider; daughters, D. Linne Kreider-Adams and husband, Michael, Kathleen M. Kreider, Carolyn J. Kreider and Sofia Y. Torres; granddaughters, Alyssa A. Adams, Kelsey M. Adams and Janet B. Adams, all of Albuquerque; twin-brother, Elvin Kreider and wife, Flo of Reading, PA; and mother, Hazel O. Herring of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Antoinette H. Kreider. Mr. Kreider was retired after 34 years in Air Traffic Control. He enjoyed bowling. Mr. Kreider was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with Father Ramon Aragon, Celebrant. Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Garrett, David Garrett, Pat Garrett, Arnold Decker, Mike Adams and Frank Chavez. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Anne Martin, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.

Submitted by Vanessa Deshazer