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Obituary for SIMMONS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday October 16, 2003

Paul M. Simmons, born August 10, 1908 in Missouri, passed away on October 14, 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Sara Simmons, and also by his parents: Clyde and Pearl Simmons; a sister, Gladys; and two brothers: Wayne and Gerald Simmons. In 1921, when Paul was a young boy, he moved with his family from Missouri to New Mexico because of health reasons. He was a resident of Santa Fe for many years, and a rancher and farmer in the Estancia Valley. Paul was very active in his community and served on the Santa Fe County Committee, and State Committee of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (USDA) for over thirty years. He also served on the Central New Mexico Electric Co-op Board for many years and was instrumental in bringing electricity to the Estancia Valley. Paul is survived by his sister-in-law, Jessie Simmons, and nieces and nephews; Simmons, Foster, and Huddleston. Visitation will begin on Friday, October 17, 2003 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Berardinelli Family Chapel. Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday, Oct 18, 2003 at 11:00 a.m., Berardinelli Family Chapel. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, 984-8600


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