Robert Joseph Maguire
February 28, 1945 ~ March 19, 2021 (age 76)
Obituary
Maguire, Robert J. (Bob), age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1970 died peacefully on March 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Rita of Albuquerque; sons, Daniel (Zarina) of El Paso, TX, and Thomas of Albuquerque; brothers George Maguire of San Francisco, Gregory (Paula) Maguire of Delaware; sisters, Celeste (Eric) Maguire Eggink of The Netherlands, Joan (Letty) Maguire of Albuquerque, Patricia Maguire of Albuquerque and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Bob was preceded in death by his father Frank and mother Carolyn, both of Albuquerque.
Bob attended Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania where he met his future wife, Rita. Graduating in 1968, he entered Law School at the University of Pittsburgh. Married on June 27, 1970, Bob and Rita moved to Albuquerque where he completed Law School at the University of New Mexico, graduating in 1971. Admitted to the New Mexico Bar that same year, Bob practiced law in Albuquerque from 1971 until 2007.
An Irishman to the core, Bob was blessed with the fabled "gift of gab" and loved exchanging stories and jokes with everyone he encountered. He had an infectious smile and hearty laugh that warmed the room. His passions were family, politics, the Law and sports, subjects which he could discuss for hours. An eternal optimist and loving man of faith, there were no strangers in Bob's life, only friends he'd not yet met. He belonged to Our Lady of Annunciation Church, the State Bar of New Mexico, Kiwanis Club, and was a past Board Member of ARCA. Bob was active in the Boy Scouts of America and was proud to see both his sons become Eagle Scouts.
The Family wishes to thank Comfort Keepers, especially Jessica Marek and Michelle Maef, Brookdale Home Health, Kindred Hospice, Cece Rivera, and family and friends who visited with Bob over the past few years.
On September 9, 2021 a Memorial Rosary will take place at 8:00am, with Mass to follow at 8:30am at Our Lady of the Annunciation, 2621 Vermont St. NE.
Due to Covid restrictions, masks are required for attendees. There will not be a reception to follow services.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Bob's name to The Epilepsy Foundation, Catholic Charities, Animal Humane of New Mexico, or to a charity of your choosing.
Services
MEMORIAL ROSARY
Thursday
September 9, 2021
8:00 AM to 8:25 AM
Our Lady of Annunication Catholic Church
2621 Vermont Street NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
MEMORIAL MASS
Thursday
September 9, 2021
8:30 AM
Our Lady of the Annunciation Church
2532 Vermont Street NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
