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Phillip "Herb" Cleavinger passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2003 in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 78. Herb was a well known Albuquerque business leader who worked many years in department store management. He was born in Denver, Colorado in 1925, the son of Morris E. Cleavinger and Ethel Baumberger Cleavinger. After many youthful adventures, he moved permanently to Albuquerque in 1945, when he met his cherished wife of 58 years, Cordelia "Pat" Cleavinger, who survives him. He is also survived by his five children, Diana, Deborah and her husband, Dennis, and Denise, of Albuquerque, Daniel of Farmington, NM, and David and his wife, Sue, of Las Vegas, NV. He is also survived by three grand children, Micalene, Karissa, and Tara and her husband, Souheil, and great grandson, Abdul Hakim. He is also survived by his sisters, Pat and her husband, Tom, of Albuquerque, and Mary Lou of Denver, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Herb was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Known for his great sense of humor, elegance, friendliness and integrity, he was much loved and respected by his family, colleagues and many friends, all of whom looked to him for understanding and a gentle word. An afternoon Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Dear Dad, your family and many friends will miss your kind heart and wonderful smile. You were always patient, generous and caring to all, and would be the first to lend a helping hand. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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