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Obituary for SMITH


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday August 19, 2009

Gary Smith, 50, passed away quietly with his family by his side on Monday, August 17, 2009. Gary was born in Borger, TX on July 19, 1959 to Joseph H. and Jewel Ruth (Overman) Smith. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Air force for over 20 years and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1996. He is preceded in death by his father Joe and sisters Judy and Ramona. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Jeanie, sons Dennis Smith and Gary Smith II and wife Mari; grandchildren Gary III and Katie Anne. Also surviving his mother Jewel Smith and sister Joyce Cardon and husband Butch all of Farmington, NM, and numerous nephews, nieces and extended family. Gary will be greatly missed by his loving and devoted family. Visitations will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Carlisle Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services. Funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the Carlisle Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services with interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. with Full Military Honors. Casket bearers will be Dennis Smith, Gary Smith II, Robert Burkholder, Jeff Wright, Dennis Tenorio, Johnny Gomez, and Kirk Cardon. Honorary Casket bearers will be Gary Smith III and William Burkholder. Gary's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188 Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com