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Obituary for Larue


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday March 29, 2000

Gale E. LaRue, 81, passed away March 25, 2000. He devoted more than 50 continuous years of service with the American Legion. He was a member of Post #13, Chairman of State Children and Youth Counsel, Post #13, Chairman State and Youth, serving 12 years on their Executive Board. He served on the 40 and 8 Voighter. He was a life member of D.A.V., Chapter #3. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elsie Martin LaRue; son, Luther"Ike" LaRue; daughter, Lenora LaRue Nichols; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Violet Eckman; numerous family and friends who loved and will miss him. A Memorial service will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2000 with Military Honors. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW, 343-8008.