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William A. Irwin died on Tuesday, November 4, 2009 of natural causes. He was 94 years old. He was a resident of Albuquerque for 84 years. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Bettie Irwin; two daughters: Janice and husband, Adrian L. Bregnard; Valerie and husband, Alex Reid; two grandsons: Adrian L. Bregnard III and wife, Julie; William A. Bregnard and wife, Jessica; and four great-grandchildren. Bill started his career with the Santa Fe Railroad in 1937. He rose through the labor ranks becoming a journeyman machinist. He later became active in The International Association of Machinists Union, and in 1950 was elected General Chairman. When he retired, he was Directing General Chairman with craft jurisdiction over all railroads in the United States. He was also a member of the International Transport Federation, Grand Lodge Law Committee, and a member of the Board of Trustee for the Santa Fe Hospital Association. In retirement, he enjoyed travel, reading, writing poetry, and classical music. During the first two years of retirement, he completed a frame off restoration of his beloved 1953 Plymouth. He became interested in genealogy and spent considerable time and effort researching his family. Services will be held at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual Blvd. NE, 10:00 a.m., on Monday, November 9, 2009. Internment will be private. Please visit our online guestbook for Mr. Irwin at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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