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Robert Curtis Holmes

1961 - 2021

Robert Curtis Holmes obituary, 1961-2021, Albuquerque, NM

BORN

1961

DIED

2021

Robert Holmes Obituary

Robert Curtis Holmes



Robert Curtis Holmes, 59, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, February 11th, 2021. Robert, beloved husband, stepfather, son, brother and uncle was born April 27th, 1961 in Paducah, KY to Clay and Betty Holmes.

The family moved from Kentucky to Bountiful, UT, where he spent his school years, graduating from Bountiful High School in 1979. Robert loved sports and excelled as a football player where he earned his letter. Robert attended Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT and continued his college education at the University of Albuquerque, graduating in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. It was in Albuquerque where Robert met the love of his life, Kam Hinds. They were married on February 7th, 2001.

Robert pursued a career as a professional driver with ABF Freight and was a proud member of teamsters Local 492. Robert enjoyed being cast in movies that were being filmed in New Mexico. Notably, his favorite role was as a prison guard in Adam Sandler's "The Longest Yard".

Robert loved traveling with his wife Kam to Asia, Europe and throughout the U.S. His favorite destination was Hong Kong where he spent time with his extended family. Robert's other passions included camping, weekend sports, and board games with the family. He was preceded in death by his father, Clay W. Holmes Sr.; and his brother, Joel B. Holmes. He is survived by his wife, Kam Holmes; mother, Betty Holmes; stepson, Bruce Hinds (Brandy Hinds); his brother, Clay W. Holmes Jr. (Liz "Mary" Gallegos); his brother, John Wesley Homes (Jill Holmes); sister-in-law, Ellen Holmes; nieces, Phyllis Leontiou-Holmes, Liz Holmes, Maggie Holmes, Margo Rodriguez; and nephews, Colin Holmes and Roderick Rodriguez.

Robert will be missed, but never forgotten. Vaya con Dios.

Funeral Services were held on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery at a future date. Please visit our online guestbook for Robert at

www.FrenchFunerals.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albuquerque Journal from Feb. 16 to Feb. 21, 2021.

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Chuck Gerena

February 15, 2022

Dear Rob and Family,
I was saddened to learn just now that you passed away. I thought of you each year since 79 when we met. After all we shared the same birthday. My long lost friend, I've often wondered what became of your life. In reading your obituary just now you've had quite the life and have an amazing family and I am truly happy to know that. I'll continue to think of you each year on April 27, I'll never forget you. To your wife and family, please accept my sincerest condolences. May he Rest In Peace.

Brandy Hinds

February 18, 2021

Rest in peace, we love you.

Phyllis Leontiou-Holmes

February 17, 2021

Love you so much Uncle Rob. The kindest uncle anyone could ask for. We had amazing memories and there won’t be a day without you in my thoughts. Love your niece Philly

Phyllis Leontiou-Holmes

February 17, 2021

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Mike Guthrie & Phyllis Dawson

Planted Trees

steve wilks and family

February 16, 2021

You all are in our prayers.

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