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Obituary for Austin


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday April 27, 1999

Don G. Austin, age 83, passed away on April 24, 1999. He was born to Lloyd and Essie Austin in Scottsville, KY on January 31, 1916. He is survived by his wife, Betty of the family home; children, Diantha Vallentine and Keith Austin of Albuquerque; sister, Joyce Faulknor of Alexander, VA; grandchildren, Amber, Casie and Ashelie Austin and Courtney and Kayla Vallentine; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Austin. Before retirement, he was employed as a tool and die maker. He lived in the Rio Rancho area for 14 years and the Albuquerque area for 38 years. He served in the US Army during WWII. Visitation was held on Monday, April 26, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the chapel of Rio Rancho Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 27 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Si Budagher officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd. 891-9192.


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