 MCBRIDE, ROBERT H. "BOBBY" passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, September 15, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Beth Ann; his children, Robbie (Haydee) of Caracas, Venezuela, Maya of Rio Rancho and Rori Ann of Las Cruces and Albuquerque; granddaughters Alicia and Chantalle of Caracas, Venezuela and Laura Lujan of Rio Rancho; siblings, Abel "Billy" McBride (Alma) of Albuquerque and Albert "Bert" McBride (Jacque) of Bakersfield, California and Brenda McBride of Grants; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Max and Leonore McBride, brother, Max "Buddy" McBride and father-in-law, Ernest H. Williams. He was born in Grants, New Mexico on January 5th, 1937. After attending Menaul High School and the University of New Mexico, he received his law degree from Oklahoma City University. Bob served his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force. He began practicing law in Albuquerque and was later elected to the New Mexico State Senate at the age of 32. Bob was appointed as a Second Judicial District Judge. Bob became a lobbyist where he was well known for his straight shooting, no nonsense style for getting things done. Bobby was an active member of the New Mexico Amigos, a private, non-profit, non-partisan corporation of distinguished professional leaders in New Mexico who serve as Goodwill Ambassadors for the state. Bob looked forward to the annual Amigos trip and was committed to being an ambassador, promoting the state he loved. Bob will be remembered by all who knew him as a genuine, kind and generous man. "He was beholden to no one... but most were beholden to him..." He was a loving husband and a perfect father. Bob will forever be in the hearts of his adoring wife, children, family, and friends. A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm at Arroyo del Oso Park and Soccer fields located on Spain west of Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Mexico Amigos in honor of Bobby McBride for a future planned memorial in his name, P.O. Box 2505, Roswell, NM 88202 Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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