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Hubert Darnell Sitz was called home on Monday, August 3, 2009 after a long courageous fight with leukemia. Darnell was a Texas Cowboy known by many as "Slim". Born in Vernon, TX December 31, 1927 to Hubbard Elton Sitz and Mary Gillie Puckett. He married his sweetheart and love of his life, Dorothy Helen, June 30, 1950. In 1953 Darnell and Dorothy moved to Albuquerque, NM after serving his country in the Navy and Army during the Korea War. He worked on projects with NASA and New Mexico Parks Services. In 1972 he started his own business, Audio Installation Design & Service and was an Electrical and Sound Contractor. He retired in 1990. Darnell was a very talented man. He was an artist, silversmith and fly tying expert. His hobbies were fishing and playing the guitar. He will be greatly missed by all who had the opportunity to know this wonderful Man. He is survived by his loving wife Dot; daughters Mary Woodworth and fiance Thomas Carraway, Myra Robbins and husband Keith, Marsha Montoya, Manetta Chase and husband Pat, and Herb Sitz. Fourteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and special brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mark and Peggy Marchbanks. Furry companions Osa and Brigette. Services will be at Carlisle Plaza Methodist Church at 3023 Montclaire Drive NE on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Reception to follow at Church. Friends may contact the family at 875-0848.
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