Royce Bowden

Royce "Buddy" Bowden, 92 passed away on Sunday August 4th, 2024 in Farmington NM surrounded by loved ones. Buddy was born on October 7th, 1931 in Bokoshe OK. He was second oldest of 4 children and the last surviving member of his siblings.

At the age of 7 Buddy lost his father, and at 15 years old he left to go work on a cattle ranch in California to help provide for his family back home. There he loved riding horses, working on cattle drives and learning about ranching.

In 1954 Buddy moved to Farmington NM where he started working in the oil field. In gas and oil he worked for Loffland Bros. Drilling Co. for 13 years in the U.S. 4-Corners and overseas. He had many interesting stories about working on Lake Maracaibo and the Buscan Jungle in Venezuela. From gas and oil to drilling for steam in geo-thermal, he loved and excelled at his work. A young boy from OK able to travel and see many parts of the world.

In later years he worked as a consultant in both fields.

In 1957 he married Agatha Teresa Garcia in Farmington NM. They had 67 years of travel and adventures together. They went on to have 2 children Teresa Horn of Farmington NM and Charlie Romero of LCNM.

When Buddy retired he enjoyed time with his family especially his grandchildren on his farm, making the best jerky enjoying a good chew of tobacco and hunting, hunting and more hunting. He LOVED to hunt!!! We always joked "Do not schedule any major events or surgeries during hunting season." He always had a smile on his face, a twinkle in his eye and a good joke to tell you.

Buddy is survived by his wife Agatha, daughters Teresa (John) Horn, Charlie (Alex) Romero, grandchildren Tina Marie Wood, Michael Anthony Romero, great grand children Angelina Williams, Axanda Williams and great great grandson Sam Carter.

Buddy was predeceased by his daughter Kathleen Fair from his first marriage, father John Bowden, Mother Lois Bowden and his siblings Willeen Pickle, Mathia Odom and Rob Bowden.

Buddy's service will be: Saturday September 7th.@ Sacred Heart Church - Rosary @ 9:30 Funeral mass @ 10:00. Reception to follow @ the Sacred Heart Parish Center. Please join us for memories, coffee and desserts.

* If sending flowers please have them delivered morning of service to Sacred Heart Church