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Obituary for AUGUST


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday April 08, 2008

Larry P. August, Jr. 1960 - 2008 Larry P. August, Jr., age 48, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 05, 2008. Larry was a graduate of Belen High School where he was a state champion track and field athlete. After graduation, he went to work for the State of New Mexico with the Children, Youth and Families Department for 19 years and the Department of Corrections for six years. Larry was a gifted musician and a talented artist. He loved motorcycling, the outdoors, animals, and as anyone who knew him remembers, he was the most loyal Dallas Cowboy fan of all time. He was a proud member of the First Mountain Chapter of ABATE and the New Mexico Motorcyclists Rights Organization. Larry was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Renee August and his brother, Brian August. He is survived by his daughters, Rachel August and Alexis August; wife, C.J. August; parents, Rachel and Larry August; sisters, Annette Sandlin and her husband, Ken, Tina Trujillo and her husband, Joseph; and Lisa August. Larry is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and hundreds of dear friends. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Riverside Funeral Home of Belen, 418 W. Reinken Ave. Larry lived with enthusiasm and love for life. A Celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the La Merced Moose Lodge. Larry's brothers and sisters who ride motorcycles are encouraged to attend and join him for his "last ride." In lieu of flowers, please donate in his memory to the New Mexico Motorcyclists Rights Organization, PO Box 918, Peralta, NM 87042. An online guest register is available at www.riversideofbelen.com