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TARTER -- William Leroy (Lee) Lee, born on September 5, 1917, died peacefully at the age of 88 on July 19, 2006. He is survived by Honey, his wife of 58 years and his son, Bill. He was predeceased by his daughter, Mary Helen, in 1975. Lee was very proud of being a native son of Albuquerque where he graduated from Albuquerque HS and attended UNM. He worked in the Post Office and then served in the Army Air Corps for four years during WWII. He married Honey in 1947. They owned and operated Baures Jewelry Co. which specialized in Native American Arts and Crafts. He was a member of the Lions and the Elks. The family attended Our Lady of Fatima Church. Lee was a kind and hospitable person. His life reflected much love and laughter. His faith carried him to the end and he is now gathered into the loving arms of God. Donations may be made to Boys Ranch, PO Box 5000, Boys Ranch NM 87002. There will be a Memorial Mass held at La Vida Llena, 10501 Lagrima de Oro NE, on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at 2 p.m. in Carter Hall.
        Published on: Sat July 22, 2006