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Scott Oliver Veitz, 62, passed away in Albuq, N.M. on September 30, 2010. He was born in Albuq, N.M. on February 9, 1948. Parents were Jack Veitz and Ruth Kouri. Grandparents were Ike and Anna Mae "Granny" Eichelberger. His siblings are Shelly Groves (deceased), Richard Veitz, Patti Midkiff, Marcanne Beck and Dana Kouri. He had a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from UNM. He was a proud Marine that served in Vietnam. He received two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. He was employed by Mountain Bell. He enjoyed golf, bowling, fishing, painting, watching SyFy movies and he was a huge Dallas Cowboy fan. He worked with children as a guest art instructor at Marie Hughes Elementary School. Scott is survived by his wife of 41 years, Connie Louise Veitz of Albuq. He is also survived by his daughter Staci Tethal and his son Ryan Veitz. He was most proud of his granddaughters Haley and Alyssa. In addition Willis and Louise Hardy, Aunt Mavis Park, William, Karen, Adrianne and Chris Madison and Pokie were an important part of his life for many years. His place of interment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery where the initial service will be held, October 8, 2010 at the at 9:30, located at 501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 988-6400. There will be a local service on 10/08 at The UNM Alumni Chapel at 12:00, located at 1 University of New Mexico, MSC 01-1160, Albuq, NM 87131. When parking at UNM, use the "C Lot" or overflow to "T Lot" and take the shuttle in from "T Lot" (505) 277-5808. Following the service, we are gathering at 2:00 at the Madison Residence at 6405 Oak Hill NE, Albuq, NM 87111, (505) 220-4631. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made in memory of Scott Veitz to the Fine Arts Department at: www.unmfund.org or mailed to: UNM College of Fine Arts, MSC04 2570, Albuq, N.M. 87131 or call 505-277-4503. Semper Fi. Scott, thanks for being such a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. You were blessed to have many friends. You always made us laugh. You will be truly missed.
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