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COINER -- LEONARD LeRoy "BUD" Sr. 1935-2011 Age 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on July 21, 2011. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, and was a resident of Tome and formerly of Clovis, NM. Bud joined the Air Force in 1957 and served on the Air Police Squadron, specializing in canine training. He was dedicated to his work while with the BNSF Railroad until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening and dancing with his wife. He also loved welding and creating iron work for Bud's Western Art. When he wasn't doing that, he enjoyed watching old westerns and true crime investigations. He was preceded in death by his parents Edith Goff Coiner and William L. Coiner; son, Mark Coiner; daughter, Roberta Coiner; his brothers, Pete and Butch Coiner; sister, Lucille Bell; in-laws, Deluvina and Juan E. Zamora; stepson, Norman Otero; and step-great-granddaughter, Gabriella Otero. He is survived by his devoted wife of 23 years, Cecilia Coiner; his loving children, Cherri Coiner, Debbie Bradley and husband, Jamey, Leonard Coiner Jr. and wife, Beth, Linda Drake and husband, Doug, Teresa Baker and husband, Jim, and Larry Coiner and wife, Jenny; stepdaughters, Shawnee Otero, and Geri Gurule and husband, Randy; 16 grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother James Coiner and numerous extended relatives and friends. Bud will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Viewing will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Final Visitation will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 25, with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with Father Jose Hernandez officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Sign Leonard's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM
        Published on: Sat July 23, 2011