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Obituary for MOTE


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday January 11, 2015

MOTE, EZRA KEITH a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, 70, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015. He was born on August 27, 1944 to P. Hobart and Mildred (Burton) Mote in Tucumcari, NM. He proudly served and retired from the US Navy. He, also retired from Sandia National Laboratories as a team lead machinist after 40 years of service. He loved to travel, woodworking, and will be remembered for his sense of humor that he maintained throughout his life. He adored his family and teaching Sunday School at St. John Cathedral in Albuquerque. Keith was an organ donation recipient and was an organ donor upon his passing. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Vicki A. Mote, of Albuquerque, NM; children, Paula Mote and husband, Edmun Horn, of Rio Rancho, NM, and Frederick Mote and wife, Dellana, of Glendale Heights, IL; grandchildren, Austin and Steven Horn, Cynthia, Jeremy and Geoffrey Mote; brothers, Larry Mote and wife, Nancy, and Douglas Mote and wife, Nellie; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held in Grady, NM at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at First United Methodist Church. A Memorial Service will be held in Albuquerque, NM at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Hope In The Desert Episcopal Church, 8700 Alameda Blvd NE. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery with full military honors presented by the US Navy. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Keith's memory to the Scleroderma Foundation at www.scleroderma.org or to the charity of your choice. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Strong-Thorne Life Events Center 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800


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