CORPE, THOMAS C. 1918-2013 Thomas, age 94, a resident of Belen, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. He was born August 11, 1918 around Buffalo, Wyoming, the youngest son of Joanna Willits Corpe and Thomas Mason Corpe. He was very loved, absolutely respected and admired. He had over 50 certifications from Sandia Labs. Thomas was an avid gun enthusiast, a member of the Sandia Employee Pistol Team, and an active member of the NRA for many years. He was a pilot of small aircraft and a career 20 year veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maudie Lee Corpe; sisters, Betty and Agnes; brother, Harold; and step-son, Robert. Thomas is survived by his children, Chris Corpe, Candace Corpe, and step-son, Carl Beattie; loving grandchildren, Aura and Leah; great-grandchildren, Rory, Wyatt, Ellie, Mary; and several nieces. A memorial service with full military honors will be held at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, Wednesday, April 24th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Friends and family will be notified of the time for the BYOB fest. His cremated remains will be spread at the site of the USS Arizona in Hawaii at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505)864-4448, where an online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com
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