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Elisha L. Roark, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at the VA Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Marie (Coburn) Roark of the family home; children, Wanda and James Costello of Aztec, NM, Barbara Pope of Macon, GA, Robert Coburn and Roger and Janet Coburn, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Michael and Julie Costello of Pueblo, CO, Colleen Smith (deceased) of Macon, GA, John and Nancy Pope of Leominster, MA and Lorie Coburn of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Stacey, Joshua Costello, Leeann and Krista Deyo and brother, Ricky Smith, Marilyn and Stephanie Pope, Ashley, Steven, Tommy Sherwood; one brother, Noah Roark of Evarts, KY. Mr. Roark was preceded in death by his father, James C. Roark; mother, Millie J. Roark, both of Harlan, KY; and sister, Carrie Campbell of Dayton, OH. Mr. Roark was born on October 9, 1913 in Roark, KY. He graduated from Harlan High School in Harlan, KY. Mr. Roark served the U.S. Army from 1935 and retired with 25 years of service in 1965. He received many citations and honors. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, VFW, American Legion and the Military Order of the Cootie. Not a day went by at the Roark's without the American flag flying high from their flag pole. Les, as he was known by family and friends, was a loving husband, dad and grandfather and will be deeply missed. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Graveside Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be the United States Army. Reception will be held Friday, 4:00 p.m., at Grand Court, 300 Valencia SE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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