Edward Rhodes

Private Family Services for Edward "Smokey" James Rhodes 69, of Bluewater, New Mexico will be held at a later date.



Smokey was born on December 17, 1941 in Colorado Springs, Colorado and he passed away on January 31, 2011 in Bluewater, New Mexico.



He is survived by his loving wife: Diane Arnott Rhodes of Bluewater, New Mexico; Daughters: Laura Henry and husband Aubrey of Gunnison, Colorado and Debra Rhodes of Grants, New Mexico; Granddaughter: Wendy Self of Grants, New Mexico; Mother: Katherine Rhodes of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Brother: Sammy Rhodes and wife Sandy of Gunnison, Colorado; Sister: Virginia McCandless and husband Steven of Canon City, Colorado.



He is preceded in death by his father: Glenn E. Rhodes.



When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not here to see,

If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears

for me.



I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,

While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.



I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,

And each time you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.



But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to

understand, that an angel came and called my name and

took me by the hand and said my place was ready in

heaven far above, And that I would have to leave behind all

those I dearly love.



I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,

I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had.



If I could relive yesterday, I thought, for just a little while,

I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized that this could never be, For

emptiness and memories would take the place of me.



So, when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far

apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here in

your heart.



In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the New Mexico Kidney Foundation, 5736 Osuna Road NE, Suite 7, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109.