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Obituary for BRIGHT


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday September 16, 2007

George L. Msgt (ret) USAF passed away September 14, 2007 after a brave battle with lung cancer. He went peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born September 23, 1940 in Los Angeles to Annie Webster and Leonard Bright. He is preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Marie-Luise Walter. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy L Bright; his daughter Elizabeth; and sons Michael and Christopher; Christopher's wife, Vanessa and two daughters, Alaina and Autumn; his sister and husband, Carolyn & Mike Hahnert, their children Mark, Trudy, Melissa, and Matt; as well as all of their children; his brother & family, Randy and Sue Bright. Known for his devotion to his family and many hobbies, George enjoyed being a home Dad and welding since his retirement from Albuquerque Public Schools as Data Center Operations Manager. George was a Vietnam Veteran whose military career began in 1959 until retiring as Air Operations Superintendent in 1979. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, September 18, 2007. 9:30 Mass will be at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum with a Military Honor Guard ceremony. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 343-8008.