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Obituary for MCCLENDON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday April 08, 2012

PAUL EDWARD Of Santa Fe, N.M. passed away at home on Sunday April 1, 2012 after a long battle with heart disease. Paul was born on July 28, 1936 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda; his son Christopher; sisters Jody Mendel from Mission Viejo, CA and Robin Hayes residing in Lake Forest, CA; as well as his dog "Happy". Paul graduated from Albuquerque High School and attended Humboldt State College. Paul spent 34 years in the financial business as an officer of Four Corners Savings & Loan in Farmington, NM. and Charter Bank in Santa Fe. Paul was always engaged in his community working to establish the first Boys Club in Farmington, serving on the Farmington Board of Education, San Juan College Foundation Board of Directors and the Santa Fe Community College Foundation. After retiring he indulged his lifelong passion in New Mexico history as a site steward for the US Forest Service and a VIP of the National Park Service. Until recently Paul was a very active volunteer with New Mexico Search and Rescue. A celebration of his life is planned for June. The family requests donations to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society or your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.


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