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Art Solon, 50, was born in Rapid City, SD, July 6, 1949. A resident of New Mexico since 1966, Mr. Solon died Monday, April 17, 2000. He is survived by his mother, Joan Solon of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Michael Solon; daughter, Emma Blair Solon; former spouse, Brett G. Solon, all of Albuquerque; brothers and sisters, David Solon and wife, Connie of Colorado Springs, CO, Mary Jo Solon and husband, Will Gooden of Las Cruces, James Solon and wife, Elizabeth of Pasadena, CA, Paul Solon and wife, Ann Laurenson of San Francisco, CA, Susan Solon Emmons and husband, Michael Emmons of Pueblo, CO, and Katie Solon-Halbach and husband, Andreas Halbach of Vienna, Austria; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mr. Solon was preceded in death by his father, Pat Solon, and brother, Michael Solon. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1967. He attended Notre Dame University and played baseball as an undergraduate. Mr. Solon graduated from UNM and the UNM Law School, and practiced law in Albuquerque, NM for many years. He was a loyal supporter of Notre Dame football (Go Irish), as well as an active supporter of Lobo football and basketball. A former American Legion third baseman, Mr. Solon coached his son's little league teams. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas NE, with Father Vidal Martinez, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Solon, James Solon, Paul Solon, Matthew Emmons, Michael Solon, Max Halbach, and Clovis Acosta. Honorary pallbearers will be Will Gooden, Michael Emmons, and Andreas Halbach. Should friends desire contributions may be made to any local hospice organization.
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