|
Dr. John Robert Jr., born November 4, 1944; died June 8, 2004. Dr. Lyle is survived by his father, John R. Lyle Sr. of Albuquerque; and his loving daughter, Kim Colleen Hine and her husband, Jeff of Rio Rancho. His grandchildren include, Trahurn Timblin of Albuquerque, and Michael and Calley Hine of Rio Rancho. He is also survived by his brother, Michael Lyle of Las Vegas, Nevada, and sisters, Mary Utrup of Albuquerque; Martha "Marnie" Lyle-Erhard of Las Cruces, Veronica Peterson of Seaford; and former wife, Carol Merovka of Albuquerque. John also had numerous aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews and cousins who respected and loved him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Thelma Lyle. John graduated from St. Pius X High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from UNM. He obtained his medical degree from the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine. His career in psychiatry included private practice in Albuquerque and California. At the time of his passing he worked as a prison psychiatrist with the California Department of Corrections, at San Quentin, in Chino, California He is remembered by his colleagues as being a strong advocate for inmates and a prison psychiatrist par excellence. Dr. Lyle's medical and psychiatric interests were centered upon efforts to heal the whole person, both physically and mentally. He had little tolerance for individuals who did not respect other human beings, whatever their position in life. He was a gregarious person, who appreciated all kinds of music; read avidly about a multitude of topics, and loved the ocean. John is remembered by his family as a generous physician who cared deeply about his patients, colleagues, and friends. He is missed by all who knew him. He was cremated at the Halsted Gray-Carew Funeral Home on Sutter Street in San Francisco, California; 415-673-3000. A funeral mass is scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Thursday, July 8, 2004 at Annunciation Parrish, 2532 Vermont NE in Albuquerque.
|
