1926
Lawrence
2013
Lawrence Baltimore
May 18, 1926 — March 13, 2013
BALTIMORE, LAWRENCE "LARRY" PENNY
Age 86, longtime resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia; step-children, Michael E. Atencio, Debra DeCesaro and husband, Gary, Mark E. Atencio and wife, Laura, Dorothy A. Atencio, and Matthew E. Atencio; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by 2 of his step-children, Dolores F. Atencio and Moses E. Atencio. Larry was born in Raleigh, NC as an only child to Josephine Savage. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and later becoming a proud paratrooper in the Army Air Corps. After his retirement from the Army in 1967 he became a sheriff for the State of Kansas in Gary County. He served as sheriff for 5 1/2 years. He, Patricia and her children built a life together and eventually moved to New Mexico where they have lived for the past 19 years. Larry volunteered for the past 5 years for the VA Orthopedics and Physical Therapy Department. Larry had a long and distinguished career in the Army and in public service as a law official. His wife and family will always remember him as a devoted family man and a wonderful example for the youth in the family and the community. Friends are welcome to visit on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Westside, with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013, 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Larry will be laid to rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. Please visit our online guest book for Larry at .
FRENCH - Westside
9300 Golf Course Rd NW
505-897-0300
Age 86, longtime resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia; step-children, Michael E. Atencio, Debra DeCesaro and husband, Gary, Mark E. Atencio and wife, Laura, Dorothy A. Atencio, and Matthew E. Atencio; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by 2 of his step-children, Dolores F. Atencio and Moses E. Atencio. Larry was born in Raleigh, NC as an only child to Josephine Savage. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and later becoming a proud paratrooper in the Army Air Corps. After his retirement from the Army in 1967 he became a sheriff for the State of Kansas in Gary County. He served as sheriff for 5 1/2 years. He, Patricia and her children built a life together and eventually moved to New Mexico where they have lived for the past 19 years. Larry volunteered for the past 5 years for the VA Orthopedics and Physical Therapy Department. Larry had a long and distinguished career in the Army and in public service as a law official. His wife and family will always remember him as a devoted family man and a wonderful example for the youth in the family and the community. Friends are welcome to visit on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Westside, with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013, 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Larry will be laid to rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. Please visit our online guest book for Larry at .
FRENCH - Westside
9300 Golf Course Rd NW
505-897-0300
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