Robert M. Richardson

Robert M. Richardson

Robert Richardson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 16, 2009.
RICHARDSON - Robert M. Richardson age 81 of Socorro, NM, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 in Albuquerque. He was born on August 11, 1927 in Arabela, NM to Granville and Amanda Richardson. He married Helen H. Chavez on March 1, 1952 in Carrizozo, NM. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Priscilla Richardson. Mr. Richardson was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the United States Army. He was a current member of the San Miguel Catholic Church of Socorro, NM. He was a retiree of the Federal Government at Stallion Site after 30 years of service as well as 10 years with E.M.E.R.T.C. located on the grounds of New Mexico Tech. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen, of Socorro, NM; his children, Annette M. Richardson of Socorro, Phillip D. Richardson of Albuquerque, Robert Richardson Jr. and his wife, Peggy, of Hondo, NM, Lavinia Herrera and her husband, Joe, of Roswell, NM;...12 grandchildren; 24 great-greandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Olivia Vigil of Santa Fe and Rebecca Torrez of Corrales; brothers, Albert Richardson and his wife, Emma , of Ruidoso Downs, Billy Richardson of Roswell, Philbert Richardson of Ruidoso; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends..He was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers, Pristinia Jimenez, Lucera Montes, Edward Richardson, Andrew Richardson, Alfred Richardson and Johnny Richardson. A Memorial mass will be celebrated Friday, May 22, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Robert at RememberTheirStory.com

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