George Barre

Age 86, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013. George was born in 1927 in Albuquerque, NM to Elfie Mae and Emile Barre. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Geraldine Sager and Dorothy Kidd; as well as a half-brother and six half-sisters; and great-grandson, Nolen Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sherry Barre; and loyal companion and poodle, Miki; sister, Barbara Diewald; children, Ted Barre and wife Caryn, Carol Torres and husband George, Janette Diewald and special daughter, Sylvia Letorgeon; grandchildren, Brent Barre, Branden Murray, Jennifer Lowery, Jason Anderson, Andy Diewald, Ryan Barre and Sean Barre; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Megan, Morgan, Rebecca, Mackenzie, Lauren and Andrew; sister-in-law, Connie Graham and husband John Roy; brothers-in-law, Ronnie Burton and wife Peggy and Donnie Burton and wife Barbara; as well as many dear nieces and nephews. He was married to Mary Lou (Ottino) for 27 years, the mother of their children. George attended Albuquerque H.S. until he enlisted in the Army Air Corp on June 19, 1945. After his discharge, he started as an apprentice mechanic, working his way up to become Vice President of Cummins Rio Grande Sales and Service. In 1974 he and Sherry moved to El Paso, TX and started up Diesel America until their retirement in 1999 at which time they moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, both returning back home to Albuquerque in 2008 to be closer to family. While in the Army Air Corp, George obtained his pilots license. His love for flying continued and with the purchase of a plane. He made lots of "high flying fun memories" with his kids, taking them flying almost every Sunday. And if not in the air, the family was on the water. George was an avid boater and pivotal on establishing boating laws in NM. He was a charter member of the Albuquerque Boat Club. He started out with an aluminum lone star boat in the early 50's and ended up with a 54 ft. Burger motor yacht "Funchaser." He was a leading member of the Masonic Organization. He was a life member and Past Master of Temple Lodge #6, Past Patron of Adah Chapter #5, Captain of Greeter, Scottish Rite and very supportive of the DeMolay, Rainbow and Jobs Daughter Masonic Youth organizations. Friends and family may visit Monday, May 27, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. Services will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., also at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a Masonic Organization or to a favorite charity. George's family would like to express a special thanks to the care team at The Cottages and the wonderful staff at Ambercare.