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HOUSER -- Leslie A. (Les) Houser, age 81 of Rio Rancho, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008, at a local care facility. Mr. Houser was born on May 17, 1927 in Fairhaven, OH to Emery D. and Hattie Houser. He married Patricia A. on September 6, 1983 in Sedona, AZ. Mr. Houser was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Army. Following his service to his country, Mr. Houser was employed as an Insurance Agent for Allstate Insurance for 30 years. He was also a professional baseball scout for the Cincinnati Reds and was instrumental in assisting aspiring young athletes with college scholarships and professional baseball contracts. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Pat of Rio Rancho; his sons, Steven Houser and his wife Lorraine of Albuquerque, Michael Houser and his wife Donna of Austin, TX; son-in-law, Bill Hobbs of Hardinsburg, KY; step-sons, Mark Hansen and his wife Janyce of Woodbridge, VA, David Hansen of Tuscon, AZ and Lance Hansen and his wife Alla of Huntsville, AL; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diana Hobbs in December of 2002, as well as several brothers and sisters. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 21, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends and Relatives may visit with the family at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel, Friday, November 21, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association of New Mexico, 2625 Pennsylvania NE, Suite 225, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Les at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Wed November 19, 2008