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Oscar "Mickey" Payne, 79, of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Marion Payne, his mother, Carmen Saenz Payne, and his brother, Arthur Payne. He is survived by his children, Gary and wife Jackie of Tampa, FL, Helen Finley and husband Michael of Albuquerque, Mike and wife Susie of Albuquerque, and Jeff and wife Florence of Denver, CO. He also survived by his sister, Gloria Murphy of Bedford, TX; sister-in-law, Clella Carter of Cuero, TX; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was born in Laredo, TX, in 1929 and lived there with his mother, brother and sister. He later moved to Fort Worth, TX, graduating from Laneri High School. He worked in the oil fields of SW Texas and NE New Mexico, until he moved his family to Albuquerque in 1964 to start a new career with the Federal Aviation Administration. He loved cooking and woodworking. After retiring, he enjoyed traveling with his wife to various places either by auto or cruises. He will be missed by his family and many friends. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 8, at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary Westside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
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