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William R. Bumpus

1947 - 2012

BORN

1947

DIED

2012

William Bumpus Obituary

Willliam "Bill" Bumpus was born to William Glen Bumpus and Wanda Joyce Macalroy. He later welcomed his baby sister Shelly Renwick with open arms.
Bill, for the last 27 years, has called Tularosa his home. Setting his roots here, he became a general contractor by trade. He was able to be a master at his trade, which was handed down from father to son.
During his life here in Tularosa he met his best friend, lover and partner through his journey of life, his beautiful wife, Mary B. Baca. She was the beat of his heart. They share an equally beautiful daughter, Tomasita J. Bumpus.
In winter 2006, Bill welcomed his greatest joy - his grandson Evan Julian.
Bill had a love for music and his guitar. He was a beautiful musician and shared this talent with many people.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother Wanda Joyce Bumpus; his sister-in-law Ester Baca; his brother and sister-in-law Carmen and Molly Baca; and brother-in-law Pedro Baca.
Bill is survived by his wife, Mary B. Baca; daughter Tomasita J. Bumpus; grandson Evan Julian; padrinos Anthony and Bertha Baca; father William G. Bumpus; sister Mary Renwick; and many nieces and nephews who were very much loved.
The rosary will be recited for Bill at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at St. Joseph's Mission, 114 Mission Trail, Mescalero.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated following the rosary at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, with Father Paul Botenhagen, O.F.M., as celebrant.
The family will greet friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at St. Joseph's Mission, 114 Mission Trail, Mescalero.
The Bumpus family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the arrangements. Cremation will take place at PCS.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.alamogordofuneralhome.org.

Published by Alamogordo Daily News from Sep. 14 to Oct. 13, 2012.
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To the Bumpus family please accept my condolences,Bill will be missed. Draw close to the God of comfort and peace at this time.

Mel Smith

October 3, 2012

I remember when I was a little girl and Tomasita was just kneehigh to a grasshopper, you would sit on the floor and play with us. There was a lot of those memories that I will cherish forever. Carmen and Molly were my parents, we spent alot of time with uncle Bill and aunt Mary.

Dolores Rapalee

October 2, 2012

"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." John 14:18 Tia Mary and Tomasita, May God's gentle peace fill your heart and comfort your soul today and in the days to come. You are truly missed Uncle Bill!
Love,
Alma and family
FAMILIA DURAN & DEL VILLAR

September 14, 2012

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