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Obituary for Dodds


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday September 05, 2000

Leonard Francis Dodds, born in Mindenmines, Missouri, March 31, 1903, died at home, August 30, 2000. Leonard came to Albuquerque as a TB patient in 1934, following recovery he worked as Chief Engineer for KGGM radio and television for 30 years. He was active as a ham radio operator (W5FMM) until 1996. His wife, Jane B. Dodds treasured him all the 59 years of their marriage. He was pre-deceased by his son, William L. Dodds. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Diane Fisher and grandchildren, Mark Fisher, Tom Fisher, Beth Sultan and Scott Fisher; by his daughter, Betsy Montano, her husband, Joe M. Montano, and grandchildren, Richard Montano, Chuck Montano, and Jerold Montano; by his daughter, Marti Vigil, her husband, Jake A. Vigil, and grandchildren, Maurice Burkhead, Brenna Woolhiser, and Jenny B. Jones; by his son, Tom Dodds and his wife, Dianne Dranginis, and grandchildren, Christina Almond and Andrew Dodds; and by his son, Jim Dodds and Valerie Englekin, and grandson, Keith Dodds. He also leaves 20 great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Lovelace Hospice, 5400 Gibson SE, Albuquerque 87108, or the Hospice of your choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to 1501 Tijeras Ave. NE, #W272, Albuquerque, NM 87106.


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