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Richard E. Eckles, 77, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and friend passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2001. He was a resident of Albuquerque; a proud veteran of the United States Army who served our Country during World War II, in the 82nd Airborne Division; and was a First Lieutenant in United States Airforce, Bomber Pilot Division, during the Korean Conflict; and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #10763. Richard was preceded in death by his father, William M. A. Eckles; and his son William Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth of the family home; his daughter, Barbara Kay Fike of Billings, MT; one granddaughter, Laura Fike also of Billings, MT; his mother, Mavis Eckles of Albuquerque; two very special friends, Jess and Coyito Davila. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Visitations will be this evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 5, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. also in the chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Bill Akers, Jim Horwath, Jerry Nelson, Gary Gaddis, Darren Jewell, and Eddie Loven. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, NM Affiliate, 525 San Pedro Dr., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St., NW.
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