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BOURGUET -- Napoleon M. Bourguet, 90, born and raised in Monticello, NM and a resident of Albuquerque passed away on March 12, 2010 with his loving family at his side. Mr. Bourguet is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Mrs. Amalia Bourguet; his children, Mary Ida Martinez and husband, Joe, Alfred Bourguet and wife Theresa, Dolores Bourguet, and Mickie Silva and husband, Arthur; his grandchildren, Elaine Martinez, Joseph Martinez, Natalie Martinez, Stephen Martinez, Kristina Webster and husband, Rusty, Laura Bourguet, Arlena Bourguet, Anthony Bourguet and wife, Tonya, Jacquelyn Silva, Marialisa Silva, and Andrew Silva; great-grandchildren, Michael and AJ Bourguet; his sisters, Jennie Chavez and Peggy Valdez; his brother, Jeff Bourguet and wife, Julia; as well as the family pet, Harley. Mr. Bourguet was preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo Bourguet and Carlota Montoya Bourguet; and daughter, Margaret Bourguet. Mr. Bourguet graduated from Hotsprings High School and immediately upon graduation was called to serve in WWII under the command of General George S. Patton with the 3rd Infantry Division. He was in the Army band and served in North Africa and Italy. Through his service, he was awarded the combat infantry badge, the good conduct medal and three stars for 3 major battles. He returned to the states and married Amalia Armijo in 1946. They moved to Albuquerque and he began to work as Kirtland AFB until 1978, when he retired. Upon retirement be began work as a school crossing guard for 25 years, serving at Navajo Elementary. As a crossing guard, he was loved by the children and staff alike, and is often still asked about. Napoleon began playing the trumpet in Monticello at the age of 14. He loved playing music and started The Bourguet Brothers band and played for 70 years throughout New Mexico and surrounding states. The band was inducted into the New Mexico Hispanic Music hall of fame for their contribution of New Mexican music for 70 years. Mr. Bourguet was a member of the Catholic Church, an Usher at St. Edwin Catholic Church; a life member of the D.A.V., and American Legion Post 13. Amidst all of his accomplishments, Napoleon was a man with immense love for his wife, children, and especially his grandchildren, who adored their grandpa but an ever greater love for the Lord. Visitation will be Monday, March 15, 2010, at St. Edwin Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona SW, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Father Bill Sanchez. Final visitation will be Tuesday morning in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at the Church at 11:00 a.m., Father Bill Sanchez, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, with military honors. Pallbearers will be Joseph Martinez, Stephen Martinez, Anthony Bourguet, Andrew Silva, Luis Armijo, and Alfred Bourguet. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Armijo, Joe Martinez, Arthur Silva, Jake Bourguet, Juan Hernandez, and Diego Armijo. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com
        Published on: Sun March 14, 2010