ROBERT ISAAC BUSTAMANTE Age 78, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 27, 1933, to Isaac Bustamante Sanchez and Margaret Lovato Sanchez . Robert served in the US Army for three years, returned to Albuquerque where he worked for the Albuquerque Fire Department, retiring in 1986. He enjoyed a great deal of hobbies; golfing with his Compa-Jerry and close friends, Jim and Vince. He also attended the Lobo games with his grandson, Isaac, who was, "His Hero" and his son-in-law Gary. Robert loved to go camping and was definitely an outdoor adventurer. He loved his beautiful Sandia Mountains and he built Southwestern furniture for his family. Robert battled cancer and passed to eternal life at home with his beloved family at his side. Robert will be remembered as a dedicated husband, wonderful father, family man and a dear friend to many. Robert is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gloria; four daughters, Deborah and husband Fernando Galvan, Roberta and husband Stacy Warden, Antoinette Bustamante-Sanchez and Victoria and her husband Gary Smith. Nine grandchildren; Andrea and husband Gabriel Anaya, Miquelle and Richard, Candice and husband Kyler Jones, Ashley and Sean Prieto, Robert Isaac(deceased), Isaac, Taylor, Stacy Marie and Mya; Five great grandchildren, Marisol, Beautifull, Malaya, Mila, Artilea and best friend and brother, Jerry Purdy all of Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by two sisters. He was our "Hero"; he will be greatly missed and loved by all who have known him. His legacy will live on. "Thanks daddy, for giving us your love." A rosary will be recited at 10:30 am followed by Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Avenue, NE. Ennichement will take place at 3:00 pm, Wednesday at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 Guadalupe, Santa Fe, NM. A reception will be held at 5:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel Reception Center. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Robert's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188
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