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ORGILL -- Bernard (Barney) Orgill passed away on June 10, 2010, following a long illness. He is survived by Dolores (Dee) Orgill, his wife of 57 years; son James Orgill and wife Maureen of Wall Township, NJ; Kevin, Michael, and Shawn all of Albuquerque, and Joseph of Denver; daughters, Sharon and husband Tim Luten, and Geri and her husband Thomas Mortensen all from Albuquerque. He was also proud of his 10 wonderful grandchildren, Heather and Darren Mortensen, Shaun, Courtney and Matthew Orgill, Joshua, Zachary and Rebecca Luten and Trevor and Troy Orgill. Barney was born on July 3rd 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA. While serving in the US Air Force, Barney married his High School sweetheart and started his family, eventually moving to Albuquerque in 1962, where he worked as an air traffic controller. While raising his seven children, Barney found time to serve his church and was deeply involved in Albuquerque youth athletics. Among his many roles, activities, and accomplishments he umpired, officiated, and coached baseball, football and basketball. Barney was involved at many levels of competition; youth, high school and college. He was most proud of helping found Albuquerque's Young America Football League. Many in Albuquerque know him simply as "Coach Barney". A public viewing is planned for Monday, June 14, 2010 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at French~Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming NE, with a rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial to be held Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria NE. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 7500 Paseo del Norte NE. A special thanks to all the caregivers from The Cottages. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association New Mexico Chapter 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 121, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Please visit our online guestbook for Barney at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun June 13, 2010