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Obituary for BYRD


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday September 21, 2003

Boby Byrd was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Recently residing in Mesa, Arizona, Boby passed away unexpectedly in Las Vegas, NV on September 17, 2003. Boby is survived by Marvalee Byrd, his mother Mary Pat Byrd of Albuquerque, and his children: Gerry, Debbie, Kelley, Boby, Jimy, Mindy, Fate, Boots, Mitchell, Holly, and Storm. Boby is also survived by five grandchildren: Tiffany, Kayla, Marquis, Haley, and Colin. His ten surviving brothers and sisters are: Sugar, Sue, Nancy, Anita, Vicki, Steven, Tommy, Cathy, Helen, and Deanna. Preceding him in death were his father Robert Lowell Byrd Sr., brother Richard, and children Jay and Angel. Boby also has several aunts, uncles, and cousins residing in the Albuquerque area. Boby spent many years in the airline business as well as owning several Baskin Robbins ice cream stores. Most recently, Boby worked as an Operations agent for Southwest Airlines. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Camel NE, with Father Mike Shea celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Monday, September 22, 2003 from 5-8 p.m. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400