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James Almanzar Obituary

ALMANZAR -James Roland Almanzar, born Oct. 7, 1934, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, died June 9, 2002 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Jim was a warded a scholarship to the Pasadena Playhouse in the 1950's. After graduating, he enjoyed a long career in TV, film, and theater. He co-starred with Elvis Presley in "Charro", and can be seen in multiple Disney films. Jim was a familiar character actor on many action and western shows in the 60's and 70's, including 24 "Gunsmokes", and recurring role in "High Chaparral". Jim is survived and will be missed by his daughter, Kim; son-in-law, Maurice; granddaughter, Murielle; ex-wife, Lenore Bond-Almanzar; br others, Don and Kenneth, and many loving nieces and nephews. There will be a private interment. Memorials may be made in his name to the Pasadena Playhouse and Pasadena Unified School District's New Visual Arts Middle School, McKinley. CRIPPEN MORTUARY, Directors.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News on Jun. 19, 2002.

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Bad Minister

May 13, 2021

I worked with Jimmy at the Valley Hunt Club in the early 80s. Great bartender and loaded with stories. I was sad to see he passed away relatively young.

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