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Obituary for HINKEN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday May 30, 2010

Robert Hinken, a long time resident of Albuquerque passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carolyn Hinken; children, Scott Hinken and wife Claire of Albuquerque, Steve Hinken and wife Liz of Los Lunas, and Cindy Sauers and husband Shawn of Willits, CA; grandchildren, Maryellen, Owen, Nathan, and Jesse; brother, Bill Hinken and wife Rae Ellen of Courtland, KS; sister, Marge Kortan and husband Jim of Herrick, SD along with many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Laura Hinken. Robert was born in Burke, SD and proudly served in the United States Army as an MP in Boston. He attended Ventura College in California and graduated from the Colorado Institute of Art in Denver where he met his wife, Carolyn. Robert retired from Kraft Foods after 20 years of service. He then purchased the Dunkin Donuts on San Mateo, which he owned and operated for 12 1/2 years. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at French ~ Wyoming Chapel. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to The Albuquerque Animal Humane Association 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Robert at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400