Albert R. Medel

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Albert R. Medel

SALT LAKE CITY — Albert R. Medel, 91, passed away Dec. 17, 2012.

Medel was born Pumendiro R. Medel on Aug. 14, 1921 to Joseph and Tomasita Rodriquez Medel in Delta. He was baptized as Albert in the Cathedral of the Madeleine in December. At age 14 he and his younger brother Ray ran away and worked, wandering in both the U.S. and Mexico. He joined the Army after the start of World War II and flew on 50 combat missions over southern and central Europe. He married Susan Cabrera in August 1949 in Santa Cruz, Calif. After years working for other people, he and his brother Ray started their own business. M&M Machine both struggled and flourished for several years before they moved on. With mills and lathes in his own garage, Albert continued to do quality precision machine work into his 80s.

Medel was preceded in death by seven brothers and five sisters.

Medel is survived by sister Connie; wife Susan; children Daniel, Lydia, Linda and Albert, lots of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass was celebrated at Saint Francis Xavier Church.