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William Edward Blythe, 86, died peacefully at home on May 25, 2011. "Buddy" was born in Hagerman, NM, and grew up in Amarillo, Texas. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1946 when he graduated from the US Naval Academy. Commander Blythe served with the NATO staff based in Naples, Italy during WWII & the Korean Conflict. Upon returning to Albuquerque he joined the Blythe Family Insurance Agency founded by his father; later, 25 years with Blythe Brothers Insurance Agency as a Chartered Life Underwriter. He was a Real Estate Broker and land developer. Buddy and family lived 25 years in Blythe Farms in Los Lunas, NM. In 1980, they moved to Albuquerque becoming involved in a new family enterprise Anitras, Inc. ,a jewelry company and Anitras Old Town Gallery & Poster Company in Old Town. William was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Karner and Pepita Blythe; brothers Joseph and Phillip Blythe; and sister Judy Crosby. He is survived by his wife Hortensia and four children: Joseph F. and Kathy Blythe, Alb, NM; Anita C. Blythe, Alb,NM; Helene M. Felder, Sugarland, TX; and William K. and Lisa Blythe, Alb,NM; his grandchildren, Carl and Deidre Becker ; Andrew Becker; Jennifer and Eric Nagel ; Jessica and Todd Griess; Lauren Felder; Robert Felder; and Megan Blythe; great-grandchildren: Mia Isabella, John Paul and Nicolas Curtis Becker; his brothers, Barry and Marcia Blythe of El Cerro, NM; Ernie Blythe of Durango, CO; and sister Nancy and Wayman Perez of Joplin, MO. Buddy will be remembered for his smile and sparkle in his eyes, good temperament, wisdom, strong faith in God and love of family. He was a devout Catholic and avid student of theology, loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He especially enjoyed family vacations in Red River, NM. Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph's Avenue, Albuquerque, NM. Graveside burial will follow at Mount Calvary. Services entrusted to: SALAZAR & SONS MORTURY 400 3RD St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
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