Sunday, May 8, 2011 Pueblo Chieftain
Robert "Blair" Long, 84, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2011. Blair was born on June 10, 1926. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Norma Long. Blair is survived by his loving wife, Leona Sandoval-Long; children, Robert "R.B." (Larae) Long and Nola Gae Long; grandchildren, Curtis, Adam, Jennifer and Amy Long; stepchildren, Cindy Weatherfield, Gwen DeHerrera, Sherry Gonzalez and Kim Ornelas; sister, Virginia Hill of Oklahoma; and numerous family and friends. Blair retired from the U.S. Military after 34 years of service. He was proud to serve his country in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Blair was very active in numerous military organizations such as the VFW, DAV, Eagles, TREA, Veteran's Counsel and Military Order of the Cootie. Blair was president of the American Legion Post 2 and District 2. He held numerous offices in various organizations. Blair also presented medals to all of the ROTC classes in District 60. Blair is going to be missed deeply. Viewing, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Romero Chapel. Procession to begin at 9 a.m., Romero Family Funeral Home to Fort Lyon. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Fort Lyon National Cemetery, Las Animas.
Robert "Blair" Long, 84, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2011. Blair was born on June 10, 1926. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Norma Long. Blair is survived by his loving wife, Leona Sandoval-Long; children, Robert "R.B." (Larae) Long and Nola Gae Long; grandchildren, Curtis, Adam, Jennifer and Amy Long; stepchildren, Cindy Weatherfield, Gwen DeHerrera, Sherry Gonzalez and Kim Ornelas; sister, Virginia Hill of Oklahoma; and numerous family and friends. Blair retired from the U.S. Military after 34 years of service. He was proud to serve his country in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Blair was very active in numerous military organizations such as the VFW, DAV, Eagles, TREA, Veteran's Counsel and Military Order of the Cootie. Blair was president of the American Legion Post 2 and District 2. He held numerous offices in various organizations. Blair also presented medals to all of the ROTC classes in District 60. Blair is going to be missed deeply. Viewing, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Romero Chapel. Procession to begin at 9 a.m., Romero Family Funeral Home to Fort Lyon. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Fort Lyon National Cemetery, Las Animas.
Sunday, May 8, 2011 Pueblo Chieftain
Robert "Blair" Long, 84, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2011. Blair was born on June 10, 1926. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Norma Long. Blair is survived by his loving wife, Leona Sandoval-Long; children, Robert "R.B." (Larae) Long and Nola Gae Long; grandchildren, Curtis, Adam, Jennifer and Amy Long; stepchildren, Cindy Weatherfield, Gwen DeHerrera, Sherry Gonzalez and Kim Ornelas; sister, Virginia Hill of Oklahoma; and numerous family and friends. Blair retired from the U.S. Military after 34 years of service. He was proud to serve his country in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Blair was very active in numerous military organizations such as the VFW, DAV, Eagles, TREA, Veteran's Counsel and Military Order of the Cootie. Blair was president of the American Legion Post 2 and District 2. He held numerous offices in various organizations. Blair also presented medals to all of the ROTC classes in District 60. Blair is going to be missed deeply. Viewing, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Romero Chapel. Procession to begin at 9 a.m., Romero Family Funeral Home to Fort Lyon. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Fort Lyon National Cemetery, Las Animas.
Robert "Blair" Long, 84, of Pueblo, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2011. Blair was born on June 10, 1926. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Norma Long. Blair is survived by his loving wife, Leona Sandoval-Long; children, Robert "R.B." (Larae) Long and Nola Gae Long; grandchildren, Curtis, Adam, Jennifer and Amy Long; stepchildren, Cindy Weatherfield, Gwen DeHerrera, Sherry Gonzalez and Kim Ornelas; sister, Virginia Hill of Oklahoma; and numerous family and friends. Blair retired from the U.S. Military after 34 years of service. He was proud to serve his country in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Blair was very active in numerous military organizations such as the VFW, DAV, Eagles, TREA, Veteran's Counsel and Military Order of the Cootie. Blair was president of the American Legion Post 2 and District 2. He held numerous offices in various organizations. Blair also presented medals to all of the ROTC classes in District 60. Blair is going to be missed deeply. Viewing, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Romero Chapel. Procession to begin at 9 a.m., Romero Family Funeral Home to Fort Lyon. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Fort Lyon National Cemetery, Las Animas.
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