Anthony A. "Buddy" Holmberg Jr.

Anthony A. "Buddy" Holmberg Jr.

Anthony Holmberg Obituary

Published by Clovis News Journal and the Portales News-Tribune from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2007.
Anthony A. "Buddy" Holmberg Jr., age 75, of Clovis, N.M., died Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at his home in Clovis. He was born Feb. 8, 1932, to Anton A. and Tommye Spicer Holmberg, in Red Oak, Iowa. Buddy went to school at Peacock Military Academy and served in the US Air Force as a SSgt during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Holmberg Jewelry for 41 years. He married Jeanette Cook, on May 25, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nev. Buddy attended Men's Bible Class and was a member of "Committee of 50", Clovis Chamber, Clovis-Portales Elks Lodge and Masonic Lodge. He was an avid golfer and gambler, collected rare guns and coins, loved to bowl, travel and have fun. "He was one of a kind" and loved by many.
Buddy is survived by his wife, Jeanette Holmberg, of the home; three sons, Anthony A. (Vicki) Holmberg III, of Denver, Colo., Courtney D. (Connie) Holmberg, of Lubbock, Texas and Tony Allen Holmberg, of Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters, Kristy Kay (Mark) Olsen, of Crestview, Fla. and Madelyn G. Holmberg, of Lubbock, Texas; three step-children, Kelly Cook, Kristi Knight and Keith Cook; 11 grandchildren, Dustin Holmberg, Andrew Holmberg, Brianne Holmberg, Michelle Holmberg, Taron Brewer, Nicholas Brewer, Cruz Salazar, Dakota Holmberg, Keegan Cook, Kelsey Knight and Kenneth Cook; and three great-grandchildren, Tiegan Thomas, Grace Holmberg and Nicholette Rae Holmberg. He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Kay Roxanne Holmberg.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2007, at The Chapel with Don Reid officiating. Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Court Holmberg, Anthony Holmberg III, Duane Bender, David Cochran, Keith Cook and Randy Knight. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Stettheimer, Tonny Allen Holmberg, Keith Hall and all his Elk buddies. Military honors provided by Cannon AFB Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 401 San Mateo Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home, Inc., (505) 762-4435, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com

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June 22, 2007

Daniel Lindsey posted to the memorial.

June 19, 2007

Terri Schumacher posted to the memorial.

June 17, 2007

Suzanne Dickinson-Gibbs posted to the memorial.

Daniel Lindsey

June 22, 2007

Buddy was a great man! We are sorry that he is gone. He was truly a character and he was always there to help out with that special present for your loved one. May God Bless Buddy and his family.

Terri Schumacher

June 19, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Suzanne Dickinson-Gibbs

June 17, 2007

I was so sorry to hear about Buddy. I will cherish the many memories of years past as a good and special friend. He was one of a kind and a true "gem". May God be with his family in this time of need. My thoughts and prayers and with you all.

Michele McGraw

June 15, 2007

Buddy Holmberg was a local Clovis Celebrity and a true gentleman. I had the personal pleasure of working with Buddy on his local advertising as well as being a customer of Holmberg Jewelry. My deepest condolences to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Clovis will not be the same without him.

Jerry & Faye Beasley

June 15, 2007

Buddy was a very good friend and he will be greatly missed. We really enjoyed the trips to Las Vegas with him.

Charlie & Liz (Negrete) Moore

June 15, 2007

We have know Buddy for over 50 years and always considered him one of our favorite people. I know he will be missed by everyone, especially his family. Our sincere sympathy goes out to his family.

Dixie Howell

June 14, 2007

So sorry to hear about Buddy - he was a treasured friend!!!

Dixie L. Howell

virginia gonzales

June 14, 2007

God Bless you all during this time of sorrow!!!

Mikala Gray Davis

June 14, 2007

THANKYOU FOR MAKING THE LAST DAYS OF DOWNTOWN CLOVIS PART OF MY LIFE AND FOR PATIENTLY TEACHING AN 18 YEAR OLD A TRADE SHE USED MANY TIMES OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS. I WILL REMEMBER MY BOSS AND FRIEND ALWAYS. THANKS BUDDY.

Bill and Dorie Brummund

June 14, 2007

So sorry to hear of your loss. May you find solace in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of friends and family.

Shirley Dunn

June 14, 2007

Jeanette, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pamela Conditt

June 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Charles May

June 14, 2007

Buddy was a long time friend and class mate. Many fond memories.

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