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Hobart Boyer Obituary
Hobart Hercules Boyer was born on 03/25/1930 in Vado, NM. He left us on 11/30/2020. He was one of nine children. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and attended New Mexico A & M (now NMSU) before being drafted in the US Army. He returned to Las Cruces and wed Gertrude Fielder. This Union lasted 67years. They were the proud parents of one daughter, Marcia. After being a Letter Carrier for 31years, he retired from the US Postal Services. During his retirement, he and his wife traveled the US for Postal Conventions. He loved gardening, yard work and being a proud Spouse, Father, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa (affectionately called Grandpa Hobie).
He leaves to celebrate his life, his wife Gertrude, daughter, Marcia, Grandson, Brandon, and three great-grandsons, seven siblings, a whole lotta nieces, nephews and an abundance of friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm and the Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 11:00 at his church, Phillips Chapel CME Church, 1401 Edith Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Memories and Condolences
for Hobart Boyer
Zerrie Waters
December 14, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. May the Holy Spirit comfort you and give you peace in your heart.
Pamela Fletcher
December 11, 2020
May you rest in Heavenly Paradise, Uncle Herc. Comfort prayers and blessings to Aunt Gertrude, Marcia and family.
Virginia M Murphy
December 10, 2020
This kind man was my mailman for a number of years in the mid-80's. He was a VIP in our family due to his open and kind nature, and his easy conversation. He is someone I will not forget.
Beverley Edwards
December 8, 2020
Fist I like to give my condolences to family. I'm shock to hear bout his passing but I like to say all the yrs I have known the Boyer Family n Mr. Boyer living n the Kirk he was always so pleasant to everyone n never had any problems with anyone a very respectful man n always had a smile n hard worker RIP Mr. Boyer the angels r rejoicing Beverley Edwards
Jeffery Sirmons
December 6, 2020
My Adopted Dad, Hobart Boyer, was the most amazing man that I have had the pleasure of calling my Dad. We shared many precious moments and I’ll be forever grateful to my sister Marcia for sharing her Dad with me. I still remain your son. I love you Dad
Elizabeth Aikin
December 6, 2020
Mr. Boyer will never be forgotten. He had such a wonderful sense of humor.
The Aikin Family
Julie Balduini Martin
December 6, 2020
Dear Hobart Family,
So very sorry for your loss.
Peace of Christ be with you.
“Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Julie Balduini-Martin
Gertrude, its been many years, but my mom ( Jo) and I met you when we worked for X-Ray Associates. We had the pleasure of meeting Hobart and I even spent a day with Marcia at your home.
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