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ABEYTA -- Louisa G. Abeyta passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2010 in Albuquerque at the age of 92. Services are in the care of: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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ANGLADA -- ROY ANGLADA JUNE 23, 1936 - MAY 6, 2005 FIVE YEARS AGO YOU LEFT US TO BE WITH THE LORD. WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH!! MEMORIAL MASS, SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010 5:00 P.M. PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
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BYERS -- Mary C. Byers died suddenly on May 9, 2010. She was born in Waterford, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Lilian Owen, and graduated from Grove City College with a degree in Commerce. She married Don Byers in 1954. They traveled widely and lived in Switzerland, Texas, and Indonesia. After moving to Albuquerque in 1968 with her children, Mary had a long career in banking and real estate. She enjoyed an active retirement and was a loving mother and grandmother. Mary is survived by her son Bill; her daughter Donna Asher and husband Kelly; and her grandchildren, Melissa and Kathleen Asher. A private memorial gathering is pending. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's name to the Arthritis Foundation of NM, 1313 East Osborn, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Please visit our online guestbook for Mary at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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CANDELARIA -- Lucy Candelaria, 86, was a Loving, Caring, and Beautiful Mama, Grandma, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. She was deeply devoted to her kids and grandkids and always sought to teach them to "be good". A member of Sacred Heart Parish for over 40 years, she helped around the church in countless ways including cleaning the church and arranging the altar. She Loved singing with various choirs throughout the years, and praying and singing with the Legion of Mary. She prayed every day at home too, and though she took life seriously, she loved to laugh and joke. One of her pastimes was baseball and her favorite teams were the Dukes and Braves. Lucy is survived by her brother Gil Candelaria and wife Flora; son Louie Sanchez and wife Christina; daughter Marie Yvette Pedroncelli and husband Mike; four grandkids: Robert, Evelina, David, and Carlos; and seven great-grandkids: Rosicela, Gabriela, Miquela, Emiliano, Israel, Milahna, and Santiago. Join the family for a celebration of her life at Garcia's Restaurant, 4917 4th St NW (near Griegos) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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CLEVENGER -- Sally Clevenger, 67, went to heaven on May 11, 2010. Sally is survived by her beloved husband Randall of 46 years; her children, Matthew, Paula, Carol, Michelle, and Keith; her grandchild Kyra; and her brother William Masters and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister Mary. Sally was a beautiful, compassionate, and generous woman loved by her family and all who were fortunate enough to meet her. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to livestrong.org. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Sally's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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COURTRIGHT -- Eva L. Courtright, 50, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. She is survived by her parents, John and Merrie Courtright and her brothers and their wives, Roy and Tracy Courtright and David and Donna Courtright; and her niece Katie Courtright. A memorial service to celebrate Eva's life will be held at North Fourth Art Center, 4904 Fourth St. NW on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Animal Protection of NM, apnm.org; Epilepsy Support and Education Services, labepilepsy.org; Keshet Dance Company, keshetdance.org; or VSA Arts of NM Inc., vsartsnm.org.
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DUGAN -- Dr. Robert Perry Jr., age 78, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lynne; his son Bob III and wife Alisa and kids Robby IV and Bailey of Albuquerque; daughter Cheri and husband Ted Rifkin and kids Riley and TJ of Durango, CO; sisters Carol and husband Ross Rhoads of Charlotte, NC and Connie and husband Dave Voss of Laguna Niguel, CA; and many nephews and nieces. Bob moved here eight months ago from Palm Desert, CA with Lynne to be nearer his family. He devoted his life to the service of Jesus Christ at the early age of seven. Bob graduated with honors from Wheaton College, and then Fuller Seminary in CA. His first church was in Rochester, NH from 1959-63, then Elmhurst, IL from 1963-70, Denver, CO from 1970-78. He ran for U.S. Congress in 1976, then became Director of Public Affairs and V.P. for National Assn. of Evangelicals in Washington, D.C. from 1978-2000. He counseled with every President from Carter to Clinton as the Champion for Christian Causes in America. He was a hero to his bon Bob III and grandson Robby IV as they share his name and destiny. We all loved him and miss him so much, but know his homecoming in Heaven is a brilliant glory in Christ. A Memorial celebration will be held at Calvary Chapel in the Hub, 4001 Osuna NE on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 12:00 noon.
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FRAZIER -- Terry Foster Frazier, 68, of Elizabethtown, KY and a former Albuquerque resident died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in Elizabethtown, KY. Survivors include his wife, Joanna Caretto Frazier; two daughters Tara Frazier Nash of Glasgow, KY and Melanie Frazier Bruton of High Point, NC; four grandchildren; a sister Jo Karen Pace of Nashville, TN; and a brother Wendell Frazier of Glasgow, KY. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until time for the service. Alternate expressions of sympathy may take the form of memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
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GARCIA -- Rudy B. Garcia, 62, a resident of Albuquerque passed away at home on May 12, 2010. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife of 37 years, Bernice Garcia; his daughter, Charlotte Garcia and boyfriend, Joseph Martinez; his son, Chris Garcia; his sister, Helen Griego and husband, Paul; his brothers, Pressie Garcia and wife, Annie, and David Garcia; his uncle, Justiniano Garcia and wife, Chena; and many in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Baca; and sister-in-law, Theresa Garcia. Visitation will be Sunday, May 16th, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 2:30 p.m. by Angie Lovato. Final visitation will be Monday, May 17, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at San Antonio Catholic Church, Abeytas, NM, with Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Father Anthony Maez, presider. Interment will follow at Abeytas cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Griego, Carl Griego, Chris Garcia, David Garcia, Pressie Garcia, and Paul Trujillo. Honorary pallbearers will be Clarence O'Neal, Anthony Griego, Frankie Garcia, Irwin Griego, Rudy Sanchez and Al Mora. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com
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HETSCHEL -- Al Hetschel, resident of Albuquerque since 1958 (with a few exceptions thanks to Uncle Sam) died May 12, 2010. Al was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on March 7, 1928 to Albert E. and Wilma Hetschel. He went on to be an Eagle Scout with two Palms. Al joined the United States Air Force in 1946. In 1952, while stationed in New York, he met Sara Thomas. Al needed special permission to date Sara as she was a 1st Lt. in the Air Force Nurse Corp. They married in 1953. They welcomed Jeff into their family in 1958. Al was then stationed in Alaska and then Sacramento, California. Al retired from the Air Force in 1967 and took up full time residence in the NE Heights. Al would later say he loved every day in the Air Force. He worked for the US Postal Service from 1973 to 1990. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a proud member the Loco Patrol of the Shrine. After Sara's passing on November 12, 2004, he lived at the Woodmark in Uptown Albuquerque where he made many friends including one Ms. Virgie Pace whom brought much joy into Al's life. Al's best friend was Mr. Maurice Bryd who he had lunch with at a Furrs restaurant weekly for nearly 31 years. Chaplain Jeff Hetschel will conduct services at Woodmark Assistant Living, 7201 Prospect Pl. NE on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Al is survived by the Hetschel family of California: Jeff, Debbie, (Mission Viejo) Dan (Portland), Nicole (a nurse in Los Angeles, like her Grandma) and Alyssa (sophomore at Azusa Pacific University). Instead of flowers, Al requests donations made to Shriners Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice. Interment under the blue New Mexican sky at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Al at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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JONES -- Richard H. Jones went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2010. He was surrounded by loved ones at his passing. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Henry B. Jones. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte B. Jones; three brothers, Allan L. Jones of Hayward, CA., Robert B. Jones and Bruce G. Jones both of Albuquerque; and one sister, Carol J. Palmer, also of Albuquerque. Richard left behind one daughter, Tracy Velasquez; two step-children, Kevin Bruno of Albuquerque and Lisa Romero of Phoenix, AZ. Richard had seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three nephews, and one niece. Richard was a native of New Mexico and had owned a custom cabinet shop here. He had numerous friends, both in NM and AZ. A private memorial will be held on May 15, 2010 at the home of Richard's sister. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to New Mexico Hospice in Richard's name or any charity of your choice.
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KOHN -- Juli Kohn, 54, resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. She is survived by her fiance', Jan Lieberman; son, Josh Sickels; grandson, Damien Sickels; mother, Joyce Kohn; brother, David Kohn, and nephew, Austen Kohn. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Congregation Albert, 3800 Lousiana Blvd NE, 87110 with burial taking place at Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Congregation Albert. French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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LANIER -- Helen Peters Lanier, 98, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at her home. She was born, February 26, 1912 in Texarkana, Texas the daughter of William and Gertrude Nash Peters. She received her Bachelor's degree from Texas Wesleyan College in Ft. Worth, Texas. Helen married Henry Spurgeon Lanier, June 5, 1938 in Texarkana, Texas. Helen taught 2nd grade in Texarkana and after moving to New Mexico, she taught on Isleta Pueblo. She retired from teaching when her daughter was born. Survivors include her husband, Spurgeon of Albuquerque; one daughter, Barbara Jean Lanier of Albuquerque; and two nephews, Eddie (Pat) Peters, Texarkana, Texas and Lynn (Lee) Peters of Kingsville, Texas. She was preceded in death by one brother, Leonard Peters. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 15, 2010, 11:00 a.m., at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Central United Methodist Church. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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LOHMANN -- Doris Ellen Lohmann age 92, died on Saturday, May 8th 2010. Doris was born on April 22, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, William Lohmann. She is survived by her son Alan Lohmann; and daughter-in-law Mikki Lohmann; Doris had three grandchildren, Aaron Lohmann, Jolie Schultz and Alana Barkhurst; She is also survived by three great- grandchildren. Permanent inurnment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. You may share your condolences, sympathies and memories at: www.danielsfuneral.com Doris' care was entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Service 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 (505) 884-1188.
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MACEACHEN -- Michael A. MacEachen passed away May 8, 2010, at 82 in Largo, Florida. Mike was born in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada on February 6, 1928 to Michael Patrick and Corinne MacEachen (Deceased). Michael served in the United States Air Force for twenty-seven years and was honorably discharged holding the rank of Chief Warrant Officer with many honors and commendations. He proudly served all over the world with stops in Germany, Turkey, Greece, Holland and Vietnam. Mike loved the water, playing golf, bowling, and fishing. Mike was a member of the Knights of Columbus and truly enjoyed any social situation and being with family and friends. Mike is survived by his wife, Ginny; past wife and mother of his children, Shirley; sons, Michael Jr. and his wife Linda, Daniel and his wife Monica, Timothy and his wife Susan; and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements in Florida, where he will be interred with full military honors, are pending.
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MARQUART -- Lyman Wesley Marquart, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, died Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Casa Palo Duro. Lyman was born April 8, 1920 in Kingston, WI to Viley Arthur and Viola Marquart. He was the oldest of five children. He married Audean Elaine Schultz, November 25, 1945 in Fairwater, Wisconsin. Lyman is survived by his daughter, Colline Garcia and husband, Louis; two grandsons, Christopher L. Skubis and wife, Cynthia, and Marc M. Skubis and wife, Julie. Other survivors include two brothers, Lloyd Marquart and wife, Dolores and Ronnie Marquart and wife, Fran; his only sister, Janice Happe; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Audean; and one brother, Glenn Marquart. He dedicated his life as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and was baptized September 29, 1984. Lyman was deeply loved by his family and friends. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8904 Menaul Blvd. NE, Saturday, May 15, 2010, 3:00 p.m. Lyman's family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, phone calls and loving support at this most difficult time and would like to express a special thanks to the staff of Casa Palo Duro and Hospice De La Luz for their loving care of Lyman. Please visit our online guestbook for Lyman at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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METZGAR -- Rebecca (Bek) Metzgar In honor of our Mom on her 84th birthday. Day to day life is not the same without her. The example that she set, the generosity that she showed, we carry with us everyday.
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PEARSON -- Kay Marie Pearson, 59, a resident of Albuquerque since 2007, died May 9, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Dick Pearson of Albuquerque; children, Sheldon Rosentreader of Albuquerque, Shellie Barbosa of Longmont, CO, Deanna Swallow of Fort Collins, CO; stepchildren, Ronald Pearson and Richard Pearson of Foxboro, MA; grandchildren, Kandice Gonzales of Walden, CO, Tylor Boyd of Walden, CO and three step-grandchildren of Foxboro, MA; brothers and sisters, Chuck Blake of Wisconsin, Jackie Blake of Michigan, Carol Young of West Virginia, Nancy Thompson of West Virginia, Albert Blake of Texas, Vera Thompson of West Virginia, Randy Blake of West Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pearson was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence of Flat Top, WV, her mother, Lena of Flat Top, WV, her brother, Dana of Florida, and her brother, Kenny of Nebraska. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at French Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE with Pastor Rick Donaho, officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends may visit French Wyoming Chapel from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2010. Please visit our online guestbook for Kay at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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SKENDER -- James, 53, loving son, brother and friend went home to be with our Lord Jesus, Sunday, May 9, 2010. He will always be remembered for his loving and giving heart. He is survived by his sisters, Beverly Goetz and husband Lanny and Gloria Swapp; nieces, Arrie Martinez and husband Andrew, Danielle Goetz, Melissa Brittan and husband Daniel and son Traton; Nephews, Alan Swapp, John Goetz and Sara-Jesah Romero and son John Jr. and Jerome Montoya. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Romayne Skender. God be with you till we meet again. Life celebration services will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Full Deliverance Church, 2501 Southern Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.
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SKIDMORE -- Mattye Jim Skidmore May 14, 1914 - June 19, 2006 Mom-We love you and miss you. Love-Your Girls
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STEVENSON -- Martin J. Stevenson PhD, passed from this life May 1, 2010. "Marty" as he preferred to be called, was a true friend to everyone, and always had a kind word for all. A 20 year resident of Albuquerque, Marty was born June 10, 1945 in Syracuse, NY to Frederick and Florence Stevenson. He graduated from Syracuse University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 1972. He started his career at AT&T Bell Laboratories, with 19 years service at Sandia National Laboratories. He was the beloved husband of Paulette (Crawford) Stevenson for 28 years. Marty was the father of two sons, David Stevenson, wife Guenn, with three children, of Florida; and Randy Stevenson, wife Ann, with two children, of California. Marty will forever be remembered by his in-laws, Jay and Brenda Denney, daughter Melissa, and James and Lyn Crawford, son James, all of Indiana. He will be missed by countless other friends who were fortunate enough to know him. He was an avid sailor, and cherished his 34 foot Hunter Sailboat, "Windependent". He and his sailing friends spent many happy days sailing and racing at Elephant Butte Lake. Marty loved to travel with Paulette, read, have fun with friends and relatives and most of all spend time enjoying life. Marty touched the lives of many with his smile and generosity, and his gentle nature will be missed. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at French - Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (Lomas & Eubank), Albuquerque, NM 87111. The family requests that Memorial Donations to honor Marty's life be sent to benefit the Purdue Foundation, 403 W Wood Street, West Layfayette, IN 47907-2007. Please visit our online guestbook for Marty at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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VISEL -- Robert F. Visel, 82, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. A long time resident of Los Alamos, Robert (Bob) was a great father, a great-grandfather, and one of the best teachers the Los Alamos High School ever had. Many of his students to this day remember him and how some of them were able to test out of the first semester of drafting and design in college. Bob was born on June 1, 1927, in New Haven Connecticut to Clifton and Mozelle Visel. He was the second of three children they would have. During the depression it was hard for Bob's father to find work. His father Clifton was a mining engineer and the family moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia and then to El Paso, Texas. There they lived until housing was finished near the mining area in Matehuala, Mexico where they then moved to in 1937. A large part of Bob's youth was spent here where he learned to speak fluent Spanish. He was greatly loved by the servants they had while living there and Bob learned a lot about wood work and gardening from a couple of these servants. One of the exciting moments while growing up in Matehuala was when Poncho Villa had the miners, including his father, detained in the mine for a few days hoping for a ransom or some sort of bargaining power with the Mexican government but it never panned out and they were let go. The mining company, American Smelting and Refining, created a school, grades 1 7, for the children of the employees. In 1938 the Smelter closed down and the two room school was moved to the mine itself. After the 7th grade Bob then went to the San Marcos Baptist Academy, in San Marcos Texas, to finish grade school. During this time at the Baptist Academy Bob became a Student Commander of the Military Corp of Male Students. In 1944 he graduated from the Academy with honors. Bob was a Texas Aggie and starting in1944 spent two years at Texas A&M. At this time A&M was an all male student body, so female companionship was non existent, but Bob managed to find a girl friend who lived in Houston and spent more time with her than at school. So he flunked out in his junior year. Since the war was still going on, rather than being drafted, Bob decided to join the army. He joined in San Antonio and was then shipped to Virginia for basic training. During basic he was interviewed for a security guard position at the Los Alamos Manhattan Project. He, along with a small group of fellow soldiers were sent here to Los Alamos where he served guard duty for about a year. While serving guard duty Bob frequented a USO in Santa Fe. This USO brought in a couple that taught Ballroom Dancing and this was the start of his dancing prowess. This is also where he met his first wife Darlene and they married shortly after he was discharged in 1948. She had a little apartment there in Santa Fe and that's where they lived while he tried to get a job at the lab as a technician. With no luck getting a job at the lab his older brother Cliff suggested he go to a school for teachers in San Marcos, Texas. They packed up and moved to San Marcos. While at the Southwest Texas State Teachers College Bob Studied Industrial Arts with a few regular art classes mixed in. He graduated in 1950. Jobs were scarce but Bob found a teaching job in Pharr (a small town in South Texas.) There he taught woodwork, arts and crafts, and consumer math. During his first year of teaching Darlene contracted cancer. She underwent surgery and they thought the cancer was gone. Bob then found a job in Dallas, Texas, where not only could he teach but start obtaining his Masters degree as well. Unfortunately Darlene's cancer returned. Bob graduated with his Masters and Darlene died that same year. Bob and Darlene loved Santa Fe and Los Alamos so much that they tried to go there every summer. One visit he found out that the Schools were looking for teachers and he applied. He got the job and began his teaching career with the Los Alamos High School shortly after Darlene passed away. In 1958, a fellow teacher, Bess (Gallavan) Hegler, introduced Bob to a secretary from the lab. This would be his second wife Millie who had been eyeing Bob for some time. She first noticed him at a performance of teachers where there was a wardrobe malfunction and Bob ended up with a pair of pants that were way too small. Millie was out in the audience with some girlfriends and they were all eyeing the guys on stage when Millie claimed she would, Take the one in the tight pants! She also joined the choir at the First United Methodist Church so she could get a closer look at Bob. They married on August 2, 1958. A year later they had their one and only son Robert A. Visel. Unfortunately having two Bob's in the family was going to be a real problem in the future. If they had known this they would have named him Jack. Bob continued his career at the Los Alamos High School and had obtained a second Masters Degree to advance himself from Art teacher, Shop teacher, Drafting teacher, to the Audio Video Specialist of the High School. During the summers Bob would also work out at the Lab at S-site where they took advantage of his drafting talents and teaching abilities as well. Bob retired from the High School but continued to work at the lab until he was able to retire from there as well. Bob also began a major addition to his house which required a great deal of his free time. Bob was also very dedicated to his church, The First United Methodist Church, where he and Millie both sang in the choir. He also constructed many of the furniture pieces in the pulpit as well as the large cross hanging above it. Bob and Millie enjoyed traveling around the country and especially liked to take cruises which they did on many occasions both in the Atlantic and Pacific. On March 30, 2004, his wife Millie passed away. But most of all they loved to dance. Bob and Millie were champion Ballroom dancers and entered many dance competitions frequently coming home with various trophies and metals. They also enjoyed sharing their talents with others by conducting Ballroom dance classes. They especially enjoyed the classes they held for the kids. Bob was an avid gardener and was recognized for his rose bushes, fruit trees, corn, and especially his pumpkins which he shared with everyone especially the kids and fellow members of the Methodist Church. His picture could be seen almost every year in the local paper holding two of the larger pumpkins while standing amongst his corn. Bob was also a stamp collector and helped to start a stamp club which met for many years until most of the members either died or moved away. He was also one of the early members of the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union of which he served as President for a couple terms. The two things Bob enjoyed the most were his two grandchildren; Athena, born June 24, 1981, and R.J. Born September 13, 1985. With these two around nothing else seemed to matter. He always made sure they had everything they needed not only at present but for the future as well. He was extremely proud of who they have become and what they have accomplished. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Clifton and Mozelle; his older brother Cliff; younger brother Jack; nephew John; in-laws Edward and Anna Svejkovsky; in-laws George James and Anna May Chuey; brother-in-law Jim Chuey; and his two wives Darlene Svejkovsky Visel and Mildred Chuey Visel. He is survived by his son Robert A. and girlfriend Margaret along with her two children Sidney and Brittney; his two grandchildren Athena of Rochester, New York and R.J. Of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his sister-in-law Eleanor of El Paso, Texas; his sister-in-law Mildred of Premont, Texas; his nieces Mary, Jackie, and Dianna of El Paso Texas, and Patty of Premont, Texas; his nephews Paul of Kingsville, Texas, and Greg of Uvalde, Texas; and his nephew Jim of Miami, Florida, and many many others. Bob was a saint and loved by everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service has been scheduled at 10AM on Saturday, June 26th, at the First United Methodist Church in Los Alamos. DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the Espanola Valley (505-662-2400) is in charge of arrangements.
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