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Vaughn Alan Hertel passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 9, 2000. He was preceded in death by his father, Col. Rodney M. Hertel, who died in November of 1996. Vaughn is survived by his mother, Helen and by his cousin, Marlene Ketchum of the family home. He is also survived by an aunt and uncle, Jean and Byron Hobein of Anchorage, AK, and their family; by an uncle, Grover L. Taylor and family of Juncau, AK; another uncle, Dr. Frank Hertel resides in Denton, TX. Vaughn is also survived by many cousins and other relatives. He also leaves behind, Helen Peak of the family home, his special care giver for the past ten years, and his very good friends, Sally and Yvette. Vaughn was Down Syndrome and was loved by many people because of his sweet and loving personality. He had accompanied his parents on all of his father's military assignments. The family lived in many states and spent three years in the Basque Country of northern Spain, where they made many friends. The family chose Albuquerque as a retirement home because of the climate. Vaughn enjoyed bowling and belonged to the Silver Bullets Bowling group on the West Side. He was a member of the Silver Bullets Civitan Club. Cremation has taken place, provided by Sunrise Society. A private Memorial Service was held with Rev. David Snyman of the Paradise Hills United Methodist Church officiating. If so desired, friends may make donations in memory of Vaughn to Silver Bullets Civitan Club, c/o Carol Kline-Watson, 225 Sunnyslope St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105.
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