Jon Thomas
Jon Thomas-Weger, 58, president of the Central New Mexico Labor Council
and New Mexico labor leader, suffered a sudden heart attack and passed
away in his yard Thursday, October 18, 2007. He was born August 9, 1949
in Des Moines, IA, to Jim and Gloria Thomas. He was partner and husband
to Roxie Weger-Thomas for 25 years. Jon is also survived by his three
daughters, Saida and Rachel Thomas of Albuquerque and Jerusha Thomas of
Monroe, LA; grandson, Beau Sandoval of Albuquerque; father, Jim Thomas
of San Antonio, TX; brother, Jeff Thomas of Dehra Dun, India; sister,
Jan. Dunlap of San Antonio; and his Sun Dance family. Jon was a letter
carrier for 35 years, and was active in numerous labor, political and
social justice activities. He dedicated his life to the Salt of the Earth
people. A spirit sending ceremony was conducted Monday by Cliinton Thunderchief.
A public celebration will be at the CLC Rank and File Heroes Banquet Saturday,
October 27, 2007 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Gardunos on the Green, 9401 Balloon
Fiesta Museum Drive, Albuquerque. Memorials may be sent to the Central
Labor Council, P.O. Box 30631, Albuquerque, NM 87190
Published in the Albuquerque Journal on October 27, 2007
"My Best Friend" I have very sad news about Jon Thomas, class of '67. He died of a massive heart attack on Thursday evening. I know he was in touch with some other people through Connections, so they need to know. |
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Jon was the president of the Labor Council of New Mexico. He was very active in New Mexico politics. He was starting a community radio station and a newspaper when he passed. He was involved in Native American affairs and attended Sundance in South Dakota every year. He leaves a widow, Roxie, three daughters, Sa'ida, Jorusha, and Rachel, and a grandson, Beau. I want to thank everyone at Connections who found him again for me. He was my best friend and I'll always treasure the time we got to spend together for the last two years of his life. He's irreplaceable and I'm devastated by his loss. |
