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Obituary for Carpenter


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday December 05, 1999

William R. Carpenter, Jr., 70, a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years, died Saturday, December 4, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cathy Carpenter; son, Dennis Carpenter and wife, Carol; grandson, Chad Carpenter and wife, Lindsey; granddaughters, Amber Carpenter and Ashley Carpenter; great-granddaughter, Amanda Carpenter; step-granddaughter, Madline Livermore; step-grandsons, Gannon Livermore and Cameron Livermore all of Albuquerque; sisters, Violet Swords of Akron, OH, Ardeane Milligan and husband, Bill, Laverne Fielitz and husband, Dick and Martha Lee Merten and husband, Bob all of California. Mr. Carpenter retired from the Air Force, fighting in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He managed the Kirtland AFB Officers Club from 1970-1977. In 1977, he became self employed and currently owns Swel's Family Restaurant and Coors Cafe. He was a member of St. Charles Borremeo Parish. He loved people and had a love for life. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1818 Coal Pl SE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday 1 hour prior to the until 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 90790, 87199-0790. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming, NE.