 SAPUNAR, PETER PAUL 83, died at home in Albuquerque on December 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his son, Peter, parents, Paul and Mary, and sister, Katherine. He is survived by his wife Shirley of 61 years; daughter, Deborah and husband, Mark of Albuquerque, daughter, Hope, of Broomfield, CO; five grandchildren, Jessica, Andrew, Jason, Ethan, and Margaret; five great-grandchildren, Azaria, Sevelyn, Aaliyah, Rowan, and Natalie. Peter Paul was born on January 11, 1930 in Oak Park Illinois. His parents Paul B. and Mary P. Sapunar moved to the USA from Yugoslavia. He grew up in Chicago, and as young man he enjoyed horses and worked in a stable. Peter Paul attended the Art Institute of Chicago, and he remained creative throughout his life. He met his wife Shirley Anne Beutel in 1950 through his sister, Katherine, and they married in April 19, 1952. He served our country as a corporal in the Army during the Korean War. Peter Paul worked in the field of industrial design for Carter-Hoffmann Company where he was a plant supervisor for 40 years. He was an avid reader and was self-taught in a wide array of disciplines including photography, electronics, woodworking, and agriculture. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed his time gardening, bird watching, and fishing. His favorite vacations were those spent fishing in the north woods of the upper Midwest. Peter Paul is remembered for his integrity, dedication, honesty, and unconditional love and acceptance. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is loved deeply and greatly missed. Cremation under the direction of the Neptune Society.
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