A candle was lit by Gail Burns on March 22, 2017 8:26 PM

Message from Mickey Masdeo

My dear fraternity brother Gary Massimino sent me the news just before Karla did. I have had the pleasure of knowing Jim for over 60 years and cherished his friendship every day. I was fortunate to be invited the the Burns clan for a meal many years ago and it was an Irish bash I won't forget. Jim and i and others while in college frequented Tom Bergin's Irish Coffee house many many times. We were such good patron's we were honored by the restaurant by posting a shamrock on the top of the bar and placed where we normaly sat and consumed many many Irish coffees. In fact at Jim and Margie's engagement party Irish Coffee was served as the most popular beverage even so one of Marge's cats downed a few too many and got drunk!

I was thrilled and excited when years ago Jim and Lorraine invited me to visit them in Albuquerque. . Many of you may not know but their house was in the same neighborhood at Al Unser the famous formula one race driver or maybe it was his brother Al. I had a wonderful weekend with them including a day drive to Santa Fe.

Jim informed me he had moved to Palos Verdes Estates, California and I planned to go visit my sister and brother in Orange County for Christmas 2016 and at the last minute plans fell apart. But with so many wonderful memories of Jim, Lorraine and the Burns clan, he will never ever be forgotten by me.

He was beloved by many and will never be forgotten as I stated above.


Yours in the bond of the Sphinx

Mickey Masdeo

A candle was lit by Mickey Masdeo-friend, college classmate & fraternity brother on March 21, 2017 7:48 PM

Message from Audrey Chavez

What a blessing it was to have Uncle Jim as part of our family. We send our love and condolences to all of his family in California. Love you Uncle Jim 💞 -Audrey Chavez and Luisita and Justine Pennington

Message from Catherine Ngo

I always fondly will remember Jim as a brilliant, kind, supportive, and caring individual. Jim provided so much wise guidance to me over the years when he served as a director of Silicon Valley Bank. I never will forget his support and commitment to our organization and his genuine caring for me. With all my condolences to the family.
Catherine Ngo

A candle was lit by Joe & Susie Pacheco on March 17, 2017 9:46 PM

Message from Los Angeles, CA

Did not personally know James, but as an alumni of both Loyola Marymount University, and the Fraternity he was involved in while he attended there, Delta Sigma Phi, I wanted to pass on my condolences. Rest In Peace, brother.

A candle was lit by Mary Pacheco on March 16, 2017 6:00 PM

A candle was lit by Sjoberg Family on March 16, 2017 5:59 PM

A candle was lit by The Dillenberg Family on March 16, 2017 12:43 PM

A candle was lit by All the brothers from Delta Sigma Phi on March 16, 2017 11:28 AM

Expression of Sympathy

A Spathiphyllum was ordered on March 16, 2017

Message from Linda Nespole-Daigneault

I will fondly remember our many talks and discussions around Karla's dinner table. Jim was a wealth of knowledge and advice peppered with humor. It was truly a pleasure being with him. I'm glad he is at peace. Sending healing thoughts during this difficult time to all the family and friends that will miss him dearly. Rest in peace, Jim.

A candle was lit by Billy& Dora & Family on March 16, 2017 9:02 AM

A candle was lit by A CANDLE IS LIT BT FRANK AND ANNA MARIE DURAN on March 16, 2017 8:57 AM

A candle was lit by A CANDLE IS LIT BY FRANK ANNA MARIE DURAN on March 16, 2017 8:51 AM

A candle was lit by Renee Garcia on March 15, 2017 8:33 PM

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Sending a great big hug to you in Heaven, Uncle Jim.

A candle was lit by Renee Garcia on March 15, 2017 8:30 PM

A candle was lit by Daniel and Shirley Peterson on March 15, 2017 8:06 PM

A candle was lit by Ruthie Duran on March 15, 2017 4:34 PM

A candle was lit by Paula Burns on March 15, 2017 3:48 PM

A candle was lit by Catherine Burns on March 15, 2017 3:20 PM

A candle was lit by Dolores, Jeff, and Janie Kingbeil on March 15, 2017 12:42 PM

Message from Luisa Duran

From all of us here in NM, we loved Jim as our very own, and are very happy to know he and Lorraine will be together in Santa Fe. We will stop by and visit on our way to Penasco. And to his California family we send our love and sincere condolences.💞☘ Luisa and all the Duran familia.

A candle was lit by Karen Hernandez on March 15, 2017 9:02 AM