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Obituary for HASKINS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday March 28, 2011

Geroge Jr. 1925-2011 George Haskins, Jr., age 85, a resident of Los Chavez, NM passed away at his home on Friday, March 25 surrounded by his loving family. He was an avid fisherman and taught all his grandkids how to fish. George proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII, serving during the Normandy Invasion. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Vada Morgan Haskins; brothers, JB and Red Haskins; and grandson, Jordan Fought. George is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Billie; daughter, Jean Fought and Phillip Padilla; son, Jerry Haskins; grandchildren, Chris, Kyle, Tiffany, and Eric Fought, Dustie Atkinson, Cory Sparks, Jennifer Womack, Matthew Haskins, and Andrea Lovelace; 14 great-grandchildren; and special friend and caretaker, Suzanne Eastman. A Graveside service will be held at Terrace Grove Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29 with Betty Richardson officiating. Pallbearers will be Eric, Chris, and Kyle Fought, Matthew Haskins, Dustie Atkinson, Cory Sparks and Andrea Lovelace. Sign George's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.


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