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Luther M. "Lucky" Boyd, 76, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2004. Lucky was born June 27, 1928, the son of Tilman and Julia Stanley Boyd, in Texas. Manager of the Hilton Hotels chain nationwide; longtime owner of Lucky's Limousine; previous owner of the Rio Rancho Inn; served as a sergeant for the Sheriff's Dept. of Rio Arriba County; was a 33rd Degree Mason; member of the Shriners, was a Shrine Jester, also was a pilot for the Shriners, transported children to the hospitals in Galveston, TX and Salt Lake City, UT. He was proud to have served in the US Navy and Marines. Lucky was an Electric Train enthusiast and loved Indy Car Racing. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one granddaughter, Charlotte Lynn in 1992. Lucky is survived by his wife of 57 years, Billye Boyd of the family home; three children, Charles Boyd and wife, Wendolyn of Parker, CO, Rebecca Boyd of Parachute, CO, and Judy Boyd of Albuquerque; one brother, Obie Boyd; and two sisters, Nelma Bowers and Bonnie Chambers, all of Texas; nine grandchildren, Sara, Randi, Teena, Tonya, Billy, Lorye, Gary, Marshall, and Charles; and one great-grandchild, Brandon. The Visitation for Lucky will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, and from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2004. The Service will held on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary in Rio Rancho. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Boyd, Al Unser, Todd Lohman, Tom Tinnin, Bobby Unser, Larry Rowland, Joe Mascarenas, and John Francis. It has been suggested that memorials be made in Lucky's name to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 6600 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or Shriners Hospital for Children, Galveston Unit, (Burn Unit), 815 Market St., Galveston, TX 77550-2725.
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