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Eugene J. "Geno" Halas, 64, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, left this home for the next after a courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, March 29, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Conchie Halas of Albuquerque; daughters Ronni Lynn Mabin and husband, Rob of Pennsylvania; Laniya Howe and husband, Will; sons Gabe Padilla and fiance, Jessica Gaede; Jonathon Halas; Jeremy Halas and fiance, Ericka Santiago, all of Albuquerque; David Halas and wife, Jessica of Indiana; Bruce Halas and fiance, Shanna Von Dran of Illinois; grandchildren Nick, Eric, Mia, Savina, Avery, Emmaline, Elijah, Ella, and Evelyn; sister Patricia Boggs and husband, Bob of Arizona; brother Ronald Halas and wife, Margaret of Pennsylvania; a large family; and devoted friends Joel Straquadine, Steve Dillman, Martin Garcia and Good Ol' Sheree Blackard. Geno was preceded in death by his parents John and Mary Halas. Mr. Halas served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He recently retired from the UNM Physical Plant, Area One where he worked for 23 and 1/2 years devoted to the South Campus. He was truly a Lobo Legend. A rosary will be recited, Sunday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. at French - Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE. Pallbearers will be Gabe Padilla, Jonathon, Jeremy, David, and Bruce Halas, Will and Eric Howe, Rob Mabin and Joseph DiBernardo; Honorary pallbearers will be Joel Straquadine, Martin Garcia, Tony Jaramillo and Steve Dillman. Friends may visit French - Lomas Chapel one hour prior to the rosary. The Halas family would like to thank the UNM Cancer Center for their exceptional care. GO LOBOS!!!! Please visit our online guestbook for Geno at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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