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Raymond L Kuhn, 80, lifetime resident of Albuquerque, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, April 20, 2005, with family and friends at his side in his beloved home "on the mountain" southeast of Albuquerque, in Tijeras, and near where he had cherished memories of summers spent on Kuhn Road in his youth. Ray was born May 3, 1924, to Louis and Nora Kuhn in Chico, NM. He was united in marriage for over 55 years with Betty McGuire Kuhn, who preceded him in death. He served in the Navy in WWII aboard the USS Nassau in the South Pacific, after which he returned to the Albuquerque Fire Department where he served 32 years, the last seven of which were as Albuquerque Fire Chief, until he retired from the Department in 1972. In retirement he continued to serve as an arson and fire investigator on the Board of the New Mexico Association of Arson Investigators. Ray loved his life's vocation of firefighting and fire investigation foremost as well as his family whom he inspired in countless ways. He loved fishing, especially in the lakes of northern New Mexico and Grand Lake, OK where he spent many vacations with family. He was also talented and found enjoyment in small-engine repair which he undertook as a hobby with friend and fellow ex- Fire Chief David James. His passing is a deep loss to his family. He was a man of remarkable intelligence, strength, integrity, loyalty, and warmth expressed in humor. He will also be remembered for his tireless care for his wife, Betty, who suffered from MS for many years. He is survived by his sons, Jim Kuhn, also of Tijeras, Steve Kuhn and his wife, Gretchen, of Springfield, MO; grandchildren, Matthew Kuhn and wife, Carol of Littleton, CO, and Breean Kedzierski and her husband, John of Williamsburg, VA; Ian and Peter Kuhn of Springfield, MO; and one grandson, Spencer Kuhn of Denver, CO. Services will be held Monday, April 25, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., at the Central Methodist Church, 1615 Copper Ave NE. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual Blvd NE. Visitation will be at French Mortuary, University Blvd Chapel, Sunday, April 24, 2005, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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