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Robert Thayer "Bob" Brunson 1947 - 2025 The Angels came and
Robert Thayer "Bob" Brunson 1947 - 2025 The Angels came and took Robert Thayer "Bob" Brunson home on the evening of October 3, 2025. Bob was a loving, compassionate man whose life was devoted to service, family, and community. He was born on April 29, 1947, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Walter Thayer Brunson and Anne Moore Brunson and was raised in Magdalena, NM. Bob dedicated many years to serving the communities of Magdalena and Socorro, New Mexico, as Fire Chief and EMT, leading with care, courage, and professionalism. He also served for many years on the Region II EMS Board of Directors, representing the Southwest area of New Mexico, where he worked tirelessly to improve emergency services, provide EMT training, and secure new life-saving equipment for local departments. Even after retiring, Bob continued to lend his expertise and support to volunteer fire departments across the region. In his later years, he found great joy tending his farm and raising grass-fed beef, something that reflected his lifelong love of the land and the rural communities he served. Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Kathleen (Maggie) Brunson; his sister, Kathryn Lee (Vance); his three children; and six cherished grandchildren. His passing was peaceful, and he is now free from suffering, a blessing for which his loved ones are deeply grateful. Bob will be cremated, and a celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date. His legacy of service, kindness, and dedication will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Arrangements are by Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc. & Sierra Crematory, LLC, 303 N. Cedar St., T. or C., NM 87901, 575/894-2574. For online memorial messages please visit www.kirikosfuneralhome.com.
