Robert Milton Lawrence

Robert “Bob” M. Lawrence, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed on December 23, 2022. He was born on May 6, 1952, to Charles D. and Angela G. Gonzales Lawrence. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Albuquerque, NM at 11:00 a.m. (Location: South Center, Row 9, Space 29) Services will be officiated by his friend, Rev. Andrew Pavlack, Pastor of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Charles D. and Angela G. Gonzales Lawrence; and his brother, Charles “Chucky” D. Lawrence II. He is survived by his niece, Savella Watson; and loving cousins, Lorella Chavez (Bill) of Lemitar, NM, Mela Straley (Dale) of Socorro, NM, Rocco Alderete of Grand Prairie, TX, Joel Alderete of Roswell, NM, Joella Livesey (Drew) of Portland, OR, Rey Perkins (Trish) of Arlington, TX, Jeanie Dean of Schertz, TX, and Cindy Easley of Yelm, WA. Bob graduated from Los Lunas High School in 1970. He spent one year at NMSU, then transferred to and graduated with a BA in Business from Eastern University in Portales, NM. Bob settled in Albuquerque and enjoyed a long-term career in real estate. He moved to Los Lunas to care for his beloved mother until she passed in 2011, and never returned to live in Albuquerque. Bob was charismatic, quick-witted, and always enjoyed a good joke or prank. He was an avid Los Lunas and UNM sports fan. Bob actively served on several committees, having dedicated real estate to honor coaches’ and teachers’ education. He kept in touch with all his friends, past and present. Bob favored the Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque, located by UNM, as it was the perfect venue to meet with all his friends to enjoy a cup of coffee and have good conversations. He so enjoyed spending time with his friends. Bob loved his family, having spent many holidays in Lemitar with them, attending births, baptisms, First Holy Communions, Confirmations, weddings, and any celebrations. He was always there for us, regardless of our needs or desires. We, in return, were there for him. Bob’s customers, neighbors, many friends, and classmates in both communities of Los Lunas and Albuquerque, are saddened by the loss of a great man. We, his family, are at loss without him. Bob was so loved and will be sorely missed. Please sign Robert’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.

Robert Milton Lawrence

May 6, 1952 - December 23, 2022