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Obituary for HAFELY


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday June 23, 2004

Hoyle Leon Hafely passed to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 16, 2004. Hoyle was celebrating his 80th year with gusto. His passing leaves behind a host of family and friends. Hoyle is survived by his wife, Jane Hafely; sisters, Lois Buchanan and Twila Whitmore; his son, Lee; daughters, Sherry, Shelly and Lynn; stepchildren, Gayle, Ed, Zoe, Janey, and Candy. Hoyle had 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to gather at the family home, Saturday, June 26, 2004 for continuing celebration of his life. A final Memorial will be held in Pagosa Springs on Sunday, June 27, 2004. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Heart, 4700 Jefferson NE, Suite #1200, Albuquerque, NM 87109. "If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again."