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Cecil T. "Robby" Roberson, aged 90, died in his sleep on December 9, 2003 at the Loving Light Center shelter care home in Rio Rancho, NM. His wife Lucy preceded him in death a mere 100 days earlier. They had been married 64 years. Cecil was born and raised on a farm in northern Kentucky and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Civil Engineering. The Robersons moved to Albuquerque in 1951 when he went to work for the U.S. Corps of Engineers. When he retired in the early 1970's they moved to Rio Rancho. They were actively involved in several area churches including Sombra Del Monte Christian Church, Harwood United Methodist Church, and St. Paul's United Church of Christ. He was a member of the Rio Rancho Host Lions Club and was a Mason for many years. Cecil is survived by his daughter, Lynn Stelzer and her husband Milt; granddaughter Lisa May and husband Greg; and one beloved great-granddaughter, Allison May. Private services were held and interment was at Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho. It has been suggested that memorial contributions be made to your local library for the purchase of Large-print books. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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