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Obituary for Bowman


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday April 27, 1999

Billy Paul Bowman, age 63, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, loving husband and father, passed away April 23, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janet Bowman; three sons, Mark and wife, Jessica Bowman of Los Lunas, William and wife, Kim Bowman of Albuquerque, Rodney and wife, Cindy Rutledge of El Paso; daughter and son-in-law, Rose and Lou Jaramillo of Dallas; two brothers, Wilson Bowman and wife, Verna of Scottsdale, AZ, George Bowman and wife, Loree of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters, Faye Goracke Bowman of Casa Verde, AZ, Jenny Meller of Arizona; seven grandchildren, Eleanor, Brandi Bowman of Albuquerque, Lucas Bowman of Albuquerque, Ryan and Meghan Rutledge and Corina Jaramillo of Dallas, TX; preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and George Bowman of Arizona. He will be missed deeply by all who knew him for his kindness and generosity. He will be deeply missed by his family. Our hearts are broken for losing such a wonderful man, but we were blessed to have had him in our lives. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 27, 1999, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary at 7:00 p.m. a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Risen Savior Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 28, 1999, with Father Paul Baca as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum on Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Society or a favorite charity. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.