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Obituary for ANDERSON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday July 06, 2006

Lamont R. Anderson was born February 22, 1951 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He passed away at his home Friday, June 30, 2006. He was a beloved son, steadfast brother, wonderful nephew, great cousin and loyal friend. Lamont is survived by his parents, Wilbert Anderson of Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Natalie Napoleon-O'Riley of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Natalie Anderson of Denver, CO; brothers, Joseph Anderson and Eric Anderson both of Albuquerque, NM; uncle & aunt, Donald and Martha Lilly of Spanaway, WA; five nephews and three nieces; numerous cousins, other family members and friends who loved and knew him. Lamont was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Florence Napoleon, infant siblings, William Leon Long and Andrea Faye Anderson, uncles, Clinton Napoleon and Andrew Anderson, aunt, Carlita Clinton. Lamont will always be remembered for his great sense of humor, wonderful story telling and his willingness to always help others that included volunteering in the care of the elderly and the rescue of orphaned animals. He had an active role in local theater and film. A viewing and visitation will be held Friday, July 7, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary with Pastor Dennis G. Dunn officiating, with interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Park. In tribute to Lamont, "A golden heart stopped beating hard working hands to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us that he only takes the best! Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say, don't cry, I'm in Gods hands. We'll meet again some day." Services are under the care and direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE. Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800