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Obituary for Hills


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday March 14, 1998

Robert G. Hills, 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1934, passed away Thursday, March 12, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Faye Hills (Lewis) of Albuquerque; daughters, Linda F. Massey and husband, James of Albuquerque, and Catherine L. Pires and husband, Richard of Phoenix, AZ; son, Robert G. Hills and wife, Ann of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Christman of Casper, WY; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patsy Marie Hills; two brothers; and three sisters. Bob was born in Raton, NM on September 3, 1921 to George and Esther (Hanson) Hills. He was a veteran of WWII serving in Germany. He was owner and operator of B & D Mfg. Co. from 1951 to 1972. Bob was noted for his active participation in AA for 42 years. He served as secretary then delegate for the State of New Mexico in AA. Bob was a member of the Church of Christ. Graveside services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Dr. Harvey Porter officiating. Pallbearers will be Ronald Lippold, Todd Candelaria, Kevin Pires, Damon Tinley, Thomas R. Lippert and Eric Shreve. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tim Lippert, Jack Massey, Barry Waddleton and T.K. Connor. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.