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Loyal K. Smeltzer, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, died Monday, October 27, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Smeltzer of the family home; four daughters, Sharon Hartman of Goshen, IN, Joyce Main and husband, Carl of Phoenix, AZ, Gloria Saltzman and husband, Karl of Albuquerque and Rosetta Loignon and husband, Robert of Roswell; stepdaughters, Cathie A. Owen of Rio Rancho, Patricia M. Pittman of Farmington, Mary J. Warnock of Helendale, CA and Joy Wade of San Mateo, CA; two sons, Loyal K. Smeltzer, Jr. and wife, Louise of Liberty, MO and Stephen P. Smeltzer of Dallas, TX; two sisters, Mable Steiner and Lois King, both of Goshen, IN; sister-in-law, Mrs. Clyde Smeltzer of Middlebury, IN; three brothers, Samuel Smeltzer, Walter Smeltzer and wife, Doris, all of Elkhart, IN and Carl Smeltzer and wife, Mable of Goshen, IN; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Mr. Smeltzer was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Ruby Smeltzer. He was a member of the Temple Baptist Church. Mr. Smeltzer was also member of the Host Lions Club and honorary member of Concord Fire Department in Dunlap, IN. He moved to Albuquerque in 1977 after residing in Elkhart County, IN since birth. Mr. Smetlzer was the former owner of Elkhart Community Auction, and was an Auctioneer for Elkhart County for 31 years. He was also a former member of Dunlap Lions Club in Dunlap, IN. Services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Temple Baptist Church, 1613 Arizona NE, with Dr. J. Curtis Goldman and Rev. Fred Gurule officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Karl Saltzman, Stephen Smeltzer, Loyal Smeltzer, Jr., Timothy Saltzman, Matt Altfeltis and Derren Owen. Honorary pallbearers will be James Buchanan and Robert Loigon. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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