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Obituary for O'BRIEN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday July 11, 2010

Wallace Lee O'Brien, age 84, went to be with our Lord Saturday July 10, 2010. He was preceded in death by daughter: Joyce O'Brien Thompson, parents: Ernest and Goldie O'Brien, and daughter-in-law: Sheila O'Brien. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruth Lucile (Kemper) O'Brien, sons: Patrick Lee O'Brien and wife Nancy, and David Louis O'Brien and wife Amanda; and 10 grandchildren. Wallace was a US Navy Veteran who served in the Seabees during WWII from 1944-1946 in the South Pacific. He graduated from Bradley University in 1950. Wallace was employed by North American Aviation as an Aeronautical Engineer, from 1951-1991 and was awarded the Engineer of the Year in 1977. Wallace was as active member of Walteria United Methodist church from 1956-2008, when he moved to Albuquerque to be near his family. Mr. O'Brien's Graveside service will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit Wallace's online guest book at: www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777


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