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Obituary for STEVENS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday June 22, 2012

GEORGE MONTAGUE The grandson of New Mexico pioneer, Montague Sheffield Stevens, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his home in Albuquerque, and is at peace with his Lord at the age of 85. George Stevens was born May 15, 1927 in Magdelena, N.M. George Stevens had many passions in life and his love of boxing was one that began at the age of four and was with him to the end. Known throughout the Southwest as "Georgie" Stevens, George posted an amateur record of 104-3. His ring titles included: Golden Glove championship, a lightweight Southwest Amateur title (13 states) as well as was the U.S. Army's Middleweight Champion. The Memorial viewing will be held between 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday evening, June 22, 2012 and followed by a Memorial service at 11:00 a.m. the morning of Saturday, June 23, 2012. The Memorial viewing and services will both be held at French Chapel located at 10500 Lomas Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Please visit our online guest book for a full obituary on George Stevens at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500


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