Robert Frank Austin Sr

Robert Frank "Bobby" Austin Sr., 72, of Farmington, passed away at home on Saturday, February 14, 2015 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born July 30, 1942, in Tucumcari NM. He was the son of Andrea Austin and raised by grandparents Fred Austin and Paublita Austin.
He met the love is his life Betty Elebario and married her in 1962. He moved his family to Farmington in 1976. He worked as an Ironworker Local Union 495 for 20 years. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus 3448 since 1977. Robert will be missed by all who crossed his path. He always left a memory with everyone he talked to. He always brightened your day with a story or a joke. Robert was preceded in death by his mother Andrea Austin; grandparents Fred and Paublita Austin; one brother Vernon Vasquez. He is survived by his wife loving wife of 52 years Betty Austin; two son's Kenneth Austin (Rhonda), Robert Austin (Tammy), and a daughter, Yvette Austin (Ken); two sisters, Vivian Vasquez, Belinda Garcia (Bob) and one brother Danny Vasquez (Lucy), seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and extended family and friends.`
A viewing will be held at 6:00 pm with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 20th at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., Farmington. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Saturday February 21st, at St. Mary's Parish, 2100 E. 20Th Farmington with Father Frank Chacon as celebrant. Interment will follow the Mass at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 East Main St., in Farmington.
Robert is in the care of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, (505) 325-8688