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Obituary for Hollis


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday March 06, 2002

Alvin G. Hollis, 72, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 3, 2002, after a brief struggle with liver disease. He is survived by his daughters, Sherry Bazzell and husband, Jerry of Paso Robles, CA and Kathye Reynolds and husband, Lee of Albuquerque; grandson, Jason Hollis-Reynolds and wife, April; granddaughter, Monica Beck, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Anna Givens, Mary Kilgore and Birthel Lee, all of Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews. His first wife and mother of his daughters, Dianne, preceded him in death in 1967 as did his third wife, Jan in 1988. A resident of Albuquerque since 1952, Mr. Hollis served in the US Air Force for four years and retired after 30 years with Civil Service. Graveside services will be held Friday, March 8, 2002, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Thursday, March 7, 2002, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the numerous friends of Mr. Hollis for their concern and support through his illness and to offer a very special thank you to his sister, Anna, his constant companion and caregiver through his last days. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY, 10038. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.