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Obituary for CARL


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday January 27, 2006

Raymond Richard Carl, 51, died Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at his home. He was born March 25, 1954 in Albany, NY, a son of George and Marie Carl. Ray lived a full happy life, and was loved by everyone he knew. Music was his passion. He was a singer/songwriter, and could play any musical instrument. He was a comedian and jokester. Ray was an entrepreneur and business owner specializing in engineered wood products. He loved the outdoors, and was an avid fisherman, hunter, and scuba diver. Survivors include: three daughters, Jennifer (Michael) Harshberger, Surprise, AZ; Mallory and Shannon Carl, Albuquerque; one grandson, Mikey. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111, attn: Lorraine West. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300