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Obituary for SARRELS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday July 10, 2008

Hugh Conway Sarrels, age 78, a resident of Jarales, passed away at his home on Monday, July 7, 2008. Hugh was a Christian man who enjoyed studying the Bible. He was a member of the Peralta Memorial United Methodist Church. He was also an avid golfer, and loved his family more than anything. He went to be with his Lord on the 50th anniversary of going to work for the Albuquerque Publishing Company, July 7, 1958. He began his career as an advertising salesman and he was still currently employed as a consultant. Hugh is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Sarrels; daughter, Sandy Blaine and her husband, Tom of Jarales; one brother, Jim Sarrels of Chicago; grandchildren, Christopher Lee Blaine, Caitlyn Noel Blaine and Samuel Conway Blaine; nieces and nephews, Jim Sarrels and his wife, Pam, Bob Sarrels and his wife, Colleen, Paula Darner and her husband, Kurt, Lynna Rowell and her husband, David and Bryant Foster. Hugh made many special friends during his life. Among those were Tom Lang, Bill Lang, Dave Puddu, Elliott Pierce, and Brian Fantl. All Services will be held at the Peralta Memorial United Methodist Church on Friday, July 11, 2008. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 p.m., with a Celebration of Hugh's Life to be held at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Dave Blackwell and Pastor John Kennedy officiating. Interment will follow at Terrace Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Riverside Funeral Home of Belen, 418 W. Reinken Ave. An online guest register is available at www.riversideofbelen.com


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