Roderick "Opa" Junghans

Roderick "Opa" Junghans, 96, died January 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory; and wife of 65 years, Mary. He is survived by his daughters, Cathy Atkinson and husband, Bill, and Barbara Johnson and partner, Stanley Aragon; grandchildren, Doug Driggers, Derek Driggers and wife, Shelby, Ashley Gallegos; Tyler Johnson and father, Duane Johnson; great-grandchildren, Katelyn Driggers and spouse, Jessica Driggers.

For his entire life Rod was the epitome of mindfulness. He flourished in the simplicity of everyday wonder. He was frugal because the best things in life are not things. He was a daily smiler, a constant optimist, and had extraordinary foresight about many things. He was a committed family man who imparted independence, resiliency and humility on his children. He believed that the world was wonderful and every day was good, especially if you could go outside and gaze at the Sandia Mountains. Please visit our online guestbook for Rod at www.FrenchFunerals.com