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Obituary for AZURE


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday February 04, 2005

Ben Azure, age 70, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2005. He is survived by one son, Matthew and wife, Carla; and nine grandchildren; two sisters, Merceline Grace and Rose Ann Weston and husband, John. He is also survived by his longtime loving companion, Carnation Armijo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ben was preceded in death by his father, Fred Azure; mother, Merceline; and brothers, Fred and Joe. He was a Navy Veteran (Korea), a lifetime member of VFW Post 401, American Legion Post 13, and D.A.V. Special thanks to nurse Joan and Dr. Sawyer from UNM Hospice and the Layman Family. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 7, 2005 at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.