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Roy Matthew, 90, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque died Thursday, April 23, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vesta Matthew; his two daughters, Judy Kowrach and husband, Ray of Cheyenne, WO, Linda Robinson and husband, Jim of Truxton, MO; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild. Mr. Matthew was a true native of the Albuquerque area having been born here in 1908. The original Yott homestead is on the 3600 block of 12th St. and is on the National Historic Register. The Matthew family was instrumental in founding the Albuquerque Symphony and owed and operated Matthew Dairy. Mr. Matthew would deliver milk throughout the city with his father in a horse drawn wagon as a young man. He was a private pilot that owned and operated several different airplanes that he flew out of the 7-Bar Airport. Mr. Matthew was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and went out on many search and rescue missions. He was a life-long member of the ELKS Lodge 461-51'er, he represented the State of New Mexico at Camp Perry, Ohio in the National Rifle Association. Mr. Matthew was an avid hunter and rode his motorcycle well into his eighties. Services for Mr. Matthew will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 1998 in the afternoon at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Kay Huggins, officiating. For a time of service please call 891-9192. Rio Rancho Funeral Home 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM.
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