Obituary of Robert Dale Turpen

Robert Dale Turpen, 78 of Albuquerque, NM passed away on March 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. Robert was born March 21, 1935 in Plevna, Kansas. He had retired as a Conductor after 42 years of service with the AT&SF Railroad and had been a 50 year member of the Chapman Masonic Lodge, No 2. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Twila Faye; his son, Roy Dale; his daughters, Becky Lynn Gonzales, Mary Elaine Lutes, and Tommi Leigh Rogers; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Service to Celebrate Robert's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Christ United Methodist Church, 6200 Gibson Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Kairos Prison Ministry, c/o Rev. Bonnie Hardesty, 11204 Canyonlands Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Arrangements entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd, NE. (505) 764-9663