Age 61, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. He is survived by wife, Brenda Sylvest of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Matthew and Ryan Tinney; daughter-in-law, Jordan Tinney; grandson, Mason Tinney; granddaughter, Kennedi Tinney; siblings, Jerelyn Hall and Donald Sylvest of Denham Springs, LA; mother-in-law, Annie Taylor of Lafayette, LA; brothers-in-law and their families; and many nephews and nieces. Lem was preceded in death by his parents, Spurgeon and Netha Sylvest. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013, 2:00 pm at FRENCH - Wyoming. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Red Cross, Mid-Rio Grande Chapter, 142 Monroe NE, 87108, .