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Obituary for Sinks


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday August 11, 1999

Mitchell S."Mitch" Sinks passed away on Thursday, August 5, 1999, at the age of 55, after a year-long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 17 1/2 years, Judi; stepson, Steven J. Westman, both of Albuquerque; daughter, Paula Fox; granddaughter, Alex Ward; two brothers, Eugene"Bo" Sinks and wife, Jenny and Howard"H.K." Sinks and wife, Carla, all of Oregon; sister, Maxine Pepperdine of California; his beloved Aunt Judy and husband, Ray Murphy of Oregon; many nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Marj Miller of Texas. Mitch leaves behind many friends and neighbors who meant the world to him; and his"babies" Heather and Hannah, his faithful Scotties, who he loved dearly. He owned and operated Mitch's Power Wash for a number of years. There will be a gathering Sunday, August 29, 1999, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Mitch and Judi's home, to celebrate Mitch's life. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110 or the Rio Grande Zoo, 903 10th Street SW, 87102. A special thank you to Dr. Hitendra Rambhia and his staff, Dr. Paul Anthony and his staff and the 10th floor nurses at St. Joseph Hospital. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.