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Edward Earl Criswell, 93, a New Mexico native, died on Monday, April 11, 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Lela Beth Criswell of Maryland; sons, John W. Criswell of Albuquerque and Raymond Criswell of Las Cruces; sister, Clara Belle Romaine of Albuquerque; nieces, Winifred Kimbrough and her daughters, Jody and Jennifer and Virginia Allison of Texas; nephew, Jim Criswell of Carlsbad; caregiver and friend, Marie Lewis of Laguna, NM. Mr. Criswell was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Oleta Criswell in 2002; and three brothers, Charles, William, and Harold. He was born on the family homestead near Roy, NM on Sunday, March 31, 1912. He graduated from Roy High School and Highlands University where he received his teaching degree. Mr. Criswell started teaching and coaching basketball in Roy and Solano, NM. He moved to Albuquerque and was teaching at Washington Junior High when he met his future wife, Oleta. Shortly after the bombing at Pearl Harbor he was married and entered the Navy where he served as Lt.JG on a minesweeper. After the war he returned to Albuquerque to raise his three children and teach at Washington Junior High. After retiring in 1974, he enjoyed playing golf and painting. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel on Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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