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Obituary for SWAYZE


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday March 06, 2005

S. Hayes Swayze, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1935, died Thursday March 3, 2005. He is survived by his daughters, Sandria Faubion and husband, Leon of Albuquerque, Neola Kay Bollman and husband, John of Manhattan, KS, and Karen Sue Ferrell and husband, Donald of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Dr. Michael Faubion and wife, Erika of Edinburg, TX, Dr. S. Renee Faubion of Albuquerque, Gregory Stone and wife, Michelle of Albuquerque, Jennifer LoPresto and husband, Kevin of Litchfield, AZ, and great-grandchildren, Erik, Justin, Madison, Noel, William, Kaylee, and Hunter. Hayes was preceded in death by his wife, Erlene, December 2002; brother, Hardy Swayze; and sister, Neola Brown Rundell. He was born in Yazoo City, MS in 1916 and moved to New Mexico as a young man. He graduated from Albuquerque High. Hayes attended UNM graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was instrumental in setting up Boeing's assembly line during WW II. Hayes retired as CEO of Hydroconduit in the late 70's. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and his dogs. Hayes was a beloved father, grandfather and great-gran and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Friday, March 11, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Healthcare, 3500 Comanche Rd. NE, 87107 and Animal Humane Assoc. of NM, 615 Virginia SE, 87108. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500