 TROMPAK, MICHAEL ALAN "MIKE" passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning September 20, 2012 at the age of 63. He was born on May 22, 1949 in Royal Oak, Michigan and was a third generation Detroit Police Officer for 9 years, before moving to Albuquerque in 1980. Mike was the owner of Timeless Images Photography and C&H Metalcrafts. He was a member of New Mexico Gunfighters Association, the Model A Car Club and loved collecting police and World War II memorabilia. Mike was the "official" photographer of the New Mexico State Police, Albuquerque Police Department and Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department, where he photographed every graduating class. He also manufactured the police badges for law enforcement agencies throughout the USA. Mike photographed President George W. Bush, Governor Martinez and Governor Sarah Palin as well as many other elected officials and celebrities. He loved cops and being around police officers who he interacted with daily. Mike is survived by his brother, Doug of Arkansas; beloved son, Jared of Albuquerque and leaves behind many, many devoted friends. A Memorial Service, to celebrate Mike's life, will be held at God's House Church, 2335 Wyoming NE, on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Ten-82 Foundation (supporting fallen Law Enforcement Officers) online at Ten-82.com. Friends can visit Mike's Facebook page to record your thoughts and read all of those posted by others. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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