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Obituary for TWITCHELL


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday August 20, 2006

Melven Dean Twitchell, 21, beloved son, brother, and father, was discovered deceased on August 13, 2006. He is survived by his mother, Lisa Richardson of Albuquerque, NM; his father and step-mother, Steven and Kim Twitchell of Mechanicsville, MD; and his son, Gabrielle Nolan Banyes; his siblings, Travis Twitchell of Minot, ND, Richard, Gabrielle, and Cecilia Twitchell of Mechanicsville, MD, Dan Richardson of San Diego, CA, Christopher Twitchell, Darlene Richardson, Thomas Richardson, and Ashley Richardson of Albuquerque, NM; grandparents, Melvin and Elaine Twitchell of Orem, UT, Melvon and Carolyn Parry, also of Orem, UT, Alvah and Patrica Mac of Massachusetts; numerous aunts and uncles and cousins. Dean was born in Orem, UT and at a year old his father joined the military in which Dean traveled to many different places, his favorite place was Japan. In 1997, Dean came to Albuquerque to live with his mother. He excelled in school, even joined the Highland HS Football team his freshmen year, JROTC for three years, and the DECA club. Dean was very smart and knowledgeable when it came to electronics and computers. He also became the lead computer tech while attending Highland HS and graduated in 2004. Funeral Services will be held at Valley Gospel Church, 1824 Valley Road SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Any questions please contact Pastor Stone at 505-590-2880