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Obituary for Akin


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday April 14, 2000

Philmore Donald (Don) Akin, age 84, of Santa Fe, died at his home on Thursday, April 13, 2000. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loweta Akin; and his mother, Eleanor Akin. Don was born on November 3, 1917 in Hot Springs, AR. He was a graduate of the University of New Mexico. Before his retirement he was employed as a civil engineer for the U.S. Geological Survey and NM State Engineer's Office. He was a member of St. John's Methodist Church. He is survived by his sons, Robert Akin of California; sister, Doris Neeb of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Charleene of California; and niece, Georgia Daves and husband, Gary of Bosque Farms. Visitation will begin on Saturday, April 15, 12:30 p.m., at Berardinelli Family Chapel, where a Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600. www.berardinelli-mortuary.com