Edward Bruce Merritt

Merritt, Edward Bruce Edward Bruce Merritt , 81, of Moriarty, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Verda and Roman Merritt; daughter, Glenda Sue Merritt; sister, Ronna Lee Apodaca and husband Max. Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, LaVon Merritt; one sister, Carolyn Belanus; sons, Mark and wife Rosalie, and Glenn; granddaughter, Michelle Knudsen and husband Alan; twin great-granddaughters, Miya and Kira; grandson Phillip Merritt and wife Becky, two great-grandsons Iden and Gage, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a licensed embalmer, working for French Fitzgerald Funeral Home. Bruce was an electronic tech, retiring from IBM in 1986. He was also an avid ham radio operator for 60 years. Bruce was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will truly be missed. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 11:00 am at Sunset Memorial Park, officiated by Reverend Robert Hunt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bruce's name to a charity of your choice. Bruce's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010