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Clarence C. Hauquitz of Albuquerque passed away on Monday, February 4, 2008 after a short illness. He was born in Helena, MT on March 26, 1919. Clarence is survived by his wife, Rachel of 67 years; daughter, Rachel Howden of San Diego; brothers, Fred Hauquitz of Southampton, New York; George Hauquitz and wife, Jo of Albuquerque; brother-in-law, Art Thornton of Green Valley AZ; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Hauber and husband, Grant of Salmon ID; and numerous nieces and nephews. Clarence enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1942 and begins flight training at Luke Air Base in Arizona. He was commissioned 2nd Lt in May 1942. He was assigned to South Carolina where he completed flight training in the "famous" B-25 medium attack bomber. He flew 49 missions with the 57th Bomb Wing against German and Italian Targets from Naples to Po River out of Corsica Italy until May of 1945. He was discharged as Captain in July of 1945. After discharge he started a career as a jeweler in 1946 and worked for Foggs Jewelry Co. before starting his own company Hauquitz Custom Jewelry in 1962. Clarence retired from his jewelry activities in 2002. Clarence was very active in the Ballut Abyad Shrine. He was a member of Temple Lodge 6, AF&AM, York Rite Bodies of Albuquerque, Scottish Rite Bodies in Santa Fe, Past Potentate of Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple, member of the Cabri, and Past Director of Royal Order of Jesters Court 24. He enjoyed his involvement in the Shrine Patrol activities and his fellowship with its members. He was very proud to serve as Captain of the Patrol and of the efforts Shrine's gave for the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. He was a caring and compassionate man and will be greatly missed. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, February 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m., at Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple 6600 Zuni SE. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children at 6600 Zuni SE Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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