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Richard G. Marek, 79, a resident of New Mexico since 1938 and of Albuquerque since 1983, died Saturday, December 11, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Temperance Marek of the family home; son, Dr. Richard Marek, Jr. and wife, Aurelia of Albuquerque; daughters, Judith L. Morris and husband, David of Port Angeles, WA, Jo Ann Hanson and husband, Paul of Sierra Madre, CA, Jane M. Tulley and husband, Gerry of Glencoe, NM and Jeanette E. Scott and husband, Ronnie of Loving, NM; grandchildren, Thais Marek, Trent Marek, Carolyn Wise and husband, Danny, Erin Kaui and husband, Randy, Darrell Hanson and wife, Sonali, Travis Hanson, Mackey Tulley, Malaika Tully, Pecos Davis and wife, Rebecca, Megan Davis, Chezie Davis, Kelsey Davis, Silas Sims, Hannah Sims, Tabitha Sims and Jesse Sims; mother, Anna Marek of Berwyn, IL; sister, Gwendolyn Devcich of Waukegan, IL; and eight great-grandchildren. He was a distinguished alumni at New Mexico State University. Richard was a captain in the US Army during WWII and a recipient of two purple hearts. He retired as a County Extension Agent in Eddy County after 35 years of service. Richard also served as President of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. He was active in the Elks Club Lodge #461, Master Gardeners and New Mexico Stewards Association. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 18, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Martha Anderson and Jim Ogden officiating. Private interment took place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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