Steven Robert Beffort

Steven R. Beffort, 76, of Albuquerque, NM died Sunday June 29, 2014 at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico. Steve was born August 26, 1937 in Salina Kansas, son of Edmund and Myrtle (Borgstadter) Beffort. Steve graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in business administration. Following graduation, Steve began his career at Sears where he held numerous executive positions which spanned more than 30 years. In 1993 he was the Campaign Chairman for the United Way in New Mexico. He also enjoyed his service as President of the New Mexico Retail Association, President of New Mexico Tech Net, President of the Entranosa Water Board, and a member of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Following this, Steve was Cabinet Secretary for General Services Department under former Governor Gary Johnson for two terms, overseeing all state government holdings, as well as the comprehensive insurances. From there he started working for the University of NM in various capacities and was promoted to the position of Vice-President of Institutional Support Services. Steve finished his career having formulated Lobo Development and Lobo Energy and had been President of Lobo Energy. Steve is survived by his wife State Senator Sue Wilson Beffort; two sons, Cris Beffort and his wife Tiffiney and Mark Beffort; two step-sons Sean Curtis and Eric Curtis; grandchildren Sara Beffort, Molly Beffort, Lauren Curtis, and Drake Beffort; brothers Kent Beffort and his wife Jan and JD Beffort and his wife Jan. Services for Steven R. Beffort, will be held Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at The Cathedral Church of St John's located at 318 Silver SW in downtown Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to New Heart, Inc., 601 Lomas NE, Albuquerque NM, 87101.