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Billy Mars Obituary
Known as "Bill," he was born to James and Faye Mars on Aug. 11, 1942, in Elida, N.M. He grew up in Bayfield and graduated from Bayfield High School in 1961.
On April 30, 1966, he married Patricia Davis in Durango. The couple settled in Aztec.
Mr. Mars was a truck driver for El Paso Natural Gas Co. and Meridian Oil Corp. He retired 14 years ago.
"His life centered around his family and team roping," his wife said. He was a member of the Aztec Roping Club, United States Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Team Roping and World Finals Roping Association.
Mr. Mars was preceded in death by his son Clint Mars.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pat Mars, of Aztec; son Scott Mars of Aztec; daughter, Joede Frazzini, of Kennewick, Wash.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011, at the Aztec Civic Center, 101 S. Park Ave.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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