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Bernard Edward Leach went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 10, 2006 at the age of 90. He was born on July 2, 1916 in Detroit, Michigan and later moved to Albuquerque in 1948, where he founded the chain of Bargaintown Stores and Leach Home Furnishings. While in Albuquerque, he served on the Board of Directors, and as President of Congregation Bnai Israel. He also served as Chairman of a Drive for the United Jewish Appeal and as Chairman of a Drive for the National Conference of Christians and Jews. In 1966 he moved to Stonewall, Colorado, where he owned and operated the Picketwire Lodge for a period of 10 years, and then managed the Monument Lake Resort for the city of Trinidad, Colorado. During his Colorado years he served as president of the Board of Directors and as Secretary Treasurer of The Stonewall Country Club for a period of 18 years. In 1994 he returned to Albuquerque and remained in retirement. Bernard is survived by his wife Marjorie, his son Donald, “Marie” grand daughter Amanda of Troy, Michigan, his son Alan of Sacramento, California, his brother Allan “Pearl” of Albuquerque, his brother Robert “Bernice” of Farmington Hills, Michigan and numerous other family members. Bernard will be missed by all. Cremation has taken place with internment at Fairview Memorial Park. A Memorial will take place in the Stover Chapel of Garcia Mortuary on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Bernie always considered himself to be extremely wealthy in his friends and family throughout his life. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral services are in the care of: Daniels Family Funeral Services GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
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