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Obituary for COFFELT


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday March 22, 2006

ROBERT RAY In Loving Memory of Bobby Ray (Robert) Coffelt September 13, 1943 - March 19, 2006 Robert was preceded in death by his father John T. Coffelt; mother, Viola; step-mother, Hattie and his eldest son, Bobby Ray. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Coffelt; daughter, Lisa and her husband, Pancho; son, Tommy and his wife, Nadine; daughter-in-law, Monica; step-daughter, Charlene and her husband, Gabriel; step-son, Mario and his wife, Valerie; step-daughter, Andrea and her husband, Leon; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren on the way. Robert will also be missed by his many friends and family. Robert was very proud to have served 2 Tours of duty in "Nam". He served with the Navy Seabees until he was honorably discharged. Robert received the Bronze Star amongst other honors. His civilian career included construction and mechanics, which he taught and shared with many. Robert had a good relationship with his medical team at the Veteran's Hospital, who also became his friends. HE WILL FOREVER BE LOVED AND MISSED BY ALL. A Viewing will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, beginning at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Tommy Coffelt, Pancho Valdez, Anthony Coffelt, John Lucero, Fermin Montoya, Anthony Salgado. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Lovato, Julian Coffelt, Paul Trujillo, and Mario Garcia. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, ABQ