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Roy E. Brett, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2006 at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice. He was 81 years old. Roy was born on August 1, 1924, in Los Angeles, CA. The family returned to farming in Aztec, NM, a few years later. He graduated from Aztec High School in May 1943 and left Aztec 5 days later to serve in the United States Marine Corps. He served as an Airplane-Armorer in the VMB-423 Seahorse Marine Squadron stationed the Pacific theater. He was discharged on November 21, 1945, shortly after the end of the war. After the war, Roy moved to Albuquerque. He married Emilu Barton, also a long-time Albuquerque resident, on September 9, 1950. They had two children - a daughter, Linda, born in 1951, and a son, Richard, born in 1955. His wife, Emilu died January 31, 1994. Roy is survived by his two children and their spouses: Linda Brett and Greg Meuwissen of Woodbridge, VA, and Richard and Mona Brett of Spring, TX. Roy joined the security forces at Sandia National Laboratory in 1950. He worked there for more than 32 years, retiring as a Lieutenant on the force in early 1983. Roy served his community in many ways: as an active member of the Elks, a Boy Scout troop leader, and as a Little League coach. He was deeply devoted to his family. He was a true and loyal friend, and generous to his neighbors and to anyone else who needed help along the way. He was an avid Lobos fan and a long-time member of the Lobo Club. He regularly tore up the golf course with his golfing buddies. We will all miss him. A viewing and visitation will be held Tuesday July 11, 2006 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. in First United Methodist Church 314 Lead SW. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. All Services are under the care and direction of: Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE 884-1188
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