William Lane "Bill" Huckabay
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William Lane "Bill" Huckabay

  • January 11, 2012
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“Ruth, Adele and Family, I am so sorry to learn about Bill. He was such a considerate and kind gentleman. Our loss is heavens gain. Keeping you...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Sharon Potter - Portales, NM

“I will always remember you as a great person in high school and Church. We did have lots of fun in those days. Will always miss you. Bethel...Read More » ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Bethel Jones - Chesapeak, ID

“Bill and I were friends and shared a sense of humor. He was always sweet and kind...those are my memories of Bill. I send my most heartfelt...Read More » ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Ruth Gallegos Stauder - NM

“Adele, My family and I are so sorry about Bill. The Lady Lobo Games won't be the same without him. Bill Gornall ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Bill Gornall - Placitas, NM

“My deepest sympathy to you Adele and your family. Bill will be greatly missed as he was a joy to be around ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Trinnie Romero Bridge - NM

“Adele may God hold you in palm of his hand during this time. Bill was a very good friend and in talking to him - you gave him such joy. He was so...Read More » ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Rebecca ( Hammerton) Berg - NE

“Adele, our hearts are with you as you say good bye, for now.... beyond that, words are insufficient..... Dana and Van ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Dana And Van Newman - Albuquerque, NM

“I remember helping Mrs. Bair teach some of the younger children in Sunday School all those years ago and Ruth, you and Bill, were considered "some...Read More » ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Chris & Ray Auge - Elephant Butte

“BILL WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND A JOY TO KNOW. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH RUTH, ADELE AND ALL OF BILLS FAMILY. ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: JAN BROOKS - PHOENEX, AZ - FRIEND

“On behalf of the staff at A+R Medical Supply, we extend our condolences and deep sorrow to the family for their loss. ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Linda Coleman - Albuquerque, NM

“Lorita and I hated to hear of Bill's passing. It was good to know how happy he was with Adele and we hold her in our thoughts. He was a great person...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Ted Montgomery - Canyon, TX

“It was my pleasure to deliver papers with Bill in the wee morning hours for several years. Bill's long-winded stories kept the cold from biting too...Read More » ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Bob Krieg - Albuquerque, NM

“It is with both sorrow and relief that I have learned about Bill's death. I know that he suffered for a long time. I remember meeting with him on...Read More » ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Don Davidson - Los Alaos, NM

“Bill was a friend to everyone. I cannot express what we have lost, but I am sure Bill would want us to celebrate his life and would have expressed...Read More » ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Larry Bedford - Santa Rosa, NM

“II met Bill In the year 1973. I made a call to Sears to ask if they were hiring people to work. I spoke with Bill on the phone and he asked me to...Read More » ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: walter gallegos - albuquerque , NM

“What I would like to say about Bill is "To know him was to love him". ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Kathy Greer.

“Helen and I wish to express our condolences to the family. Bill was always an openly friendly person with a great enthusiasm for life. May God grant...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: jim and helen marquez - NM

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences. ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Yvonne Blevins


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William Lane "Bill" Huckabay died on January 11, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He always kept a positive attitude and his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Bill was born on December 31, 1940 in Clovis New Mexico to William Lane "Huck" Huckabay II and Peggy Crane Huckabay. He lived most of his childhood years at the Sais Crusher located between Belen and Mountainair NM and attended school in both school systems. He moved to Clovis, NM his senior year and graduated from Clovis High School where he met and married Vivienne Andrews Huckabay. They had two children. He worked for the Sunshine Bakery in Santa Fe in sales and then Sears in Albuquerque. He divorced and moved to Kansas City, KS, then Aurora, CO, and later Rifle, CO. He followed his heart back to the Albuquerque area in 1995. He ran into an old school mate, Adele Dykers Thompson and fell in love. Bill and Adele had ten wonderful years together with her children and grandchildren. Bill never met a stranger and loved people. He made it a point to find out the names and important information of everyone around him. He always remembered the information and was interested in everyone's joys and sorrows. He was a Mason and was a member of many different lodges during his lifetime. He served as the Master of the Zia Daylight Lodge for the year of 2003. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his son William "Lane" Huckabay IV; nephew, Kent Chesney and grandson, Nick Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Adele, her three children, Marty, Bobby and Stephanie; grandchildren, David, Jesse, Sarah, Danny, Madison and Chloe: his sister Ruth Chesney and nephew Bryant and his daughter Alicia Huckabay: his brother-in-law and business partner, Marty Dykers and many wonderful cousins brothers and sisters-in law, nieces, nephews and their extended families. A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at French - University.