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Latimer -- V.W. Latimer, 65, passed away on August 27, 1999 at home, in Albuquerque after an intense illness. He was born and educated in West Texas. After serving in the Navy, he worked memorable years at the Lubbock cotton compress. V.W. later owned and operated an excavation company in Central Texas with his Dad. He, simultaneously, traveled this and other countries, working with a commercial concrete company. he became a longtime resident of Albuquerque, where he and his wife had a construction company specializing in design and tile installation. V.W. later spent many dedicated years in sales and managements, serving the ceramic tile industry. V.W. is survived by his wife, Linda; three sons; two granddaughters; one grandson; brother-in-law; three nieces; a nephew; many cousins; and Bud. He was"Dad" to Bill, Bobby and Brando,"Grandad" to Brian, Becca and Sandra. his sons, Bill Latimer and his wife, JoBeth with grandchildren, Becca and Brian are of Amarillo, TX, Brando Tucker of Albuquerque, Bobby Tucker and his wife, Sherry with granddaughter, Sandra are of Ft. Benning, GA. V.W. was brother-in-law to Charles Kilpatrick of Oregon and"Uncle Bubba" to Laura and Theresa of Oregon, Charlsa of Nevada and Brad of California V.W. was predeceased by an only brother; only sister; and his parents. Visitation will be held at Strong-Thorne from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Funeral services are to be in the Palm Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 1999 followed immediately by interment at the Veteran's National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sat August 28, 1999