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GORBETT -- Ronald Charles Gorbett, 95, died August 4, 2010 at Presbyterian Hospice. He was born in Neosho Falls, Kansas on January 25, 1915, the son of Charles and Clara Gorbett. He married Yvonne LeMaire Surguy on October 22, 1948 in Tucson, Arizona. During WW II he was involved in the Norden bombsight at Davis Monthan Air Base in Tucson. In the early 1960's he moved his family to New Mexico where he was employed in various capacities in General Motors dealerships in the area. He leaves behind his wife; daughter, Michele Sandager and husband, Steve of Albuquerque; son Phillip and wife, Lisa of Mt Coolum, Australia; son, Bruce and partner Stephanie Bilderbeck of Edgewood; grandson, David Sandager and wife, Laura; grandson, Thomas Sabo; great granddaughter, Kaitlyn Sandager; all of Albuquerque; two nieces and their families, and his two cats, HuZi and Chili, whom he cherished for over 15 years. He loved fishing, sports, classical music and reading. At age 91 he traveled to Australia and at age 95 he joined a gym. Cremation has taken place with Direct Funeral Services in charge of arrangements. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will hold a private memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Humane/New Mexico, 615 Virginia St, SE, Albuquerque NM 87108.
        Published on: Mon August 09, 2010