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Gene Holmes Obituary
Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Bonnie; daughters Eula (Robert) Heaney and Jayne Holmes; grandson Tristan Rogers; nieces Robin Thompson and Kim Harris; and nephew Shawn Holmes.
Gene was preceded in death by his grandparents George and Henrietta (Crapo) Snyder from Dove Creek, CO; parents Robert and Daisy Holmes; brothers Donald and Dale; infant daughter Elizabeth; son Jeff; and granddaughter Kylene Holmes.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Sat., Feb. 11 at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque. A 'Celebration of Life' will be held immediately following at the Holmes residence in Albuquerque.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gene Holmes
6 Entries
Beloved husband and father. A true gentleman
Holmes Family
February 7, 2017
Jordan "Jordy" Wommack
February 7, 2017
Our thoughts are with Bonnie and the girls, and we are sure sorry for your loss. Gene was a truly loving and supportive gentleman, and he'll be remembered for all of the love he shared. Love from the Wommacks
Dan Wininger
February 7, 2017
Very sorry for your loss. Gene was a really great guy and had a huge heart. He will be missed by all who knew him and especially you all.
Lorraine Martinez
February 5, 2017
Jayne
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I always enjoyed your dads smile and humor.
Christine Freitag
February 5, 2017
Your smiling face will be missed! And the Cowboys have lost one of their greatest fans!!
To the rest of the family, wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
We love you all.
Ann Parsons
February 5, 2017
Love everyday and treasure your memories
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