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CMDR Robert H. Thomas, USN, (Ret.), 91, a resident of Albuquerque and former 23-year resident of Belen, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Thomas of Albuquerque; daughters, Rene Frost and husband, Randy of Albuquerque, Jacquie Ramirez and husband, Frank of San Diego, CA, and Cheryl Darden of Albuquerque; sons, Lee Sikes and wife, Linda Lee of Los Lunas, NM, Richard Sikes and wife, Donna of San Diego, CA, Kent Sikes of Albuquerque; 11 grandchildren, J.B. Barnes, Laci, Crystal, Michael, Sharon, Ricky, Eric, Brett, Rory, Connor, and Gavin; great-grandchildren. Mr. Thomas was a beloved husband, loving father, and grandfather and friend to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was an active member of Masonic Lodge #56, AF & AM, Scottish Rite, Ballut Abyad Shrine, and attended First Methodist Church of Belen. Mr. Thomas was involved in the Albuquerque Gem and Mineral Club, Archaeological Society, R.C. Association, Navy League and Retired Officers Assoc. He was also active in the Republican Party and instructor with AARP 55 Alive. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Monday, July 28, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment of cremated remains will take place at 3:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shrine Transportation Fund, c/o Shrine Ballut Abyad Temple, 6600 Zuni Rd. SE, 87108 or Lovelace Hospice, 5403 Gibson SE, Siesta Hills Bldg. 1, 87108. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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