Richard McBride

Richard McBride, age 73, a resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday, December 29, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elvira McBride; daughter Andrea and husband Bill Ewert; and three grandsons, Adam, Dominic and Jeremy; siblings, Becky Thompson, Phillip, Carol and Debra McBride and numerous extended family. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Lou McBride. He served in the US Army CID; received his Master's Degree in education and taught in Albuquerque and Grants. He also owned and operated a bus company in Grants. He enjoyed ranching, was an avid reader, a die-hard Lobo fan and his favorite past time was being with his grandsons. Rosary will be recited Thursday, January 2, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. Rosary will also be recited on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Celebration of the Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 400 E. High Street, Grants, NM. Burial will follow at Grants Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Bill, Adam, Dominic and Jeremy Ewert, Phillip McBride, Andy Mirabal, John Michael Shipman and Enrico Bova. Honorary bearers will be Jamie and Eric Thompson, Steven and Jana McBride, Drew and Jenna Buckley, Gordon and Aaron Pena. Friends may visit FRENCH - Wyoming on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to . FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400