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Obituary for Mcintire


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday March 25, 2000

Harold D."Hal" McIntire, 56, a resident of Albuquerque for 24 years, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia M. McIntire of Albuquerque; sons, David P. McIntire and wife, Gail of Rio Rancho, James A. McIntire and wife, Mindy, and Edward B. McIntire; daughter, Celia R. McIntire and husband, Mike Ramos; grandsons, Aaron and Donovan; granddaughters, Rachel and Amanda McIntire, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Robert McIntire and wife, Sharon, Larry McIntire and wife, Maria, all of California, and Timothy McIntire and wife, Diane of Texas; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. McIntire played guitar as minister of music at several churches for many years. He composed and recorded music under his own publishing co."Linen Press." Mr. McIntire was a member of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Parish and previous longtime member of Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. He was an aerospace scientist and mathematician, most recently with Applied Technology. Mr. McIntire was a member of the International Society for Optical Engineering. Hal will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Rosary will be recited Saturday, 7:00 p.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Church, 4020 St. Joseph Pl. NW, with several friends from the prayer community reciting. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Church, with Father Frank Prieto, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Church, Building Fund, 4020 St. Joseph Pl. NW, 87120 or to American Heart Association-New Mexico Affiliate, 6301 Forest Hills Dr. NE 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.