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MICHAEL "MICKEY" Resident of Rio Rancho, formerly of Bernalillo and Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at the age of 78. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife Cindy of 53 years; three daughters, Audrey and Glenn Roybal, Laurie and Larry Tiley, Elaine and Leon Martinez; and eight grandchildren, Justin Roybal and AJ Chavez, Ashley Roybal, Lyndsey and Ernie Vallejos, Leslie Tiley, Zachary Wallace, and Matthew Martinez; He is also survived by his brother Kelly and his wife Bella; sister-in-law Viola Archibeque, and two Lhasa Apsos, Peaches and Ginger. Mickey attended St. Nicholas Brothers School and Our Lady of Sorrows High School in Bernalillo and the Universities of Albuquerque and New Mexico and Draughon's College in Albuquerque. Mickey served during the Korean War era as a paratrooper, in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era, and spent many years in the New Mexico Air National Guard. He retired from the Federal Civil Service on Kirtland Air Force Base. He was a member of the Sandoval County Historical Society, Bureau of Elections, Masonic Lodge and Job's Daughters, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and the Disabled American Veterans. Mickey was also a member of the New Mexico Honor Guard and the United States Volunteers. He was a rifleman and participated in countless memorial services for Veterans, to whom he was extremely dedicated. It was his desire that each of his countless acquaintances celebrate his life and that each one remember the good times and special moments to keep his memory alive. He wants to be remembered in everyone's hearts and prayers as he lived. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Destiny Center Church in Rio Rancho on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. The Destiny Center is located at 4401 Northern Blvd. NE, 87124. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the NM Honor Guard, 7089 Albany Hills Ct, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. Mickey's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192
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