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KIRBY -- Morses "Richard" Kirby (Cuz), 92, a resident of Albuquerque 53 years, and passed away peacefully Friday, January 11, 2008, in the quiet of the early morning. He was born on September 18, 1915 in Spartanburg, SC. Richard was preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Bonnie Mae Belle McBrayer-Kirby, and second wife of 17 years, June Kirby; sisters, Frances Silvius of ME, and Grace Smith of East Point, GA; and brother, Mickey Kirby of Roanoke, VA. He is survived by his brothers, Walker Kirby and wife, Lucy, of Pawley's Island, SC and Grover Kirby and wife, Dean, of Hueytown, AL; sister, Eula Floyd of Cross Hill, SC; daughters, Charlotte Ryan and husband, Tommy (Hugh) Ryan of Birmingham, AL, and Barbara Vandenberg; son, Rick Kirby and wife, Gail, of Albuquerque; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a member of Local Union #412 Plumbers and Pipe fitters for 62 years. Richard was 32nd Degree Mason Lodge #36, Albuquerque Scottish Rite, Ballut Abyad Shrine in Albuquerque, and Past Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star-Albuquerque Chapter 67. He will be missed greatly by his family and many friends, he never met a stranger. Richard loved fishing and traveling throughout the United States and with the Zia Roamer's RV group. He was a charter member of Hoffmantown (Baptist) Church. Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m., at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Dr. NE. Interment will take place at Valhalla Cemetery in Midfield, AL. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Sunday, January 13, 2008, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Dr. NE 87111 or Vista Care Hospice, 5639 Jefferson St. NE, 87109. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sun January 13, 2008