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Dennis Edwin Meredith, 58, of Albuquerque, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. Dennis is survived by his wife of 29 years, Isabel; daughter, Lori Diane; sons, Peter William of San Diego, Christopher Ashley and Craig Jeffery Young; daughters-in-law, Tammy Young, Amber Young and Ramona Baker, all of Riverside, CA. He was preceded in death by his father, William and stepmother, Robye. Dennis was beloved "Papa" to Savannah Rene Warner, Ashley Suzanne Young, Caitlin Marie Cannon, Melissa Elena and Tiffany Maria Meredith, RJ and Chase Dakota Young. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Emma and Albert Silva Sr. of Albuquerque; mother, Anna Mae Moore; sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Valente Estrada, Evelyn and Frank Barela, Celena and Tony Morris and Albert Silva Jr; sister, Beverly Elaine Blevins and a brother, Bobby Don Meredith, all of Claremore, Ok. He will be missed by aunts, uncles and cousins. He was cherished by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Dennis was born August 30, 1948 in Charleston, AR. He served his country with honor in the Marine Corps, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines. He was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat at Khe Sahn, Republic of Vietnam on April 30, 1967 for which his unit was recognized with a Presidential Unit Citation. In addition, he earned a Vietnam Service Medal with Two Stars, a Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Cross for gallantry. Dennis was a police officer with the city of El Centro Police Department for 15 years. He worked patrol, detective's and was a member of a multi agency drug enforcement task force before retiring in 1986. After moving to Albuquerque in 1987, Dennis worked as a warehouseman for the Albuquerque Book Depository. He also worked for the American Softball Association as an umpire. Dennis knew he was truly loved and very blessed. He loved his family, the Marine Corps, his fellow 3/3 buddies, baseball and red chili. His loss is overwhelming. Services will be held Friday, August 10, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, P.O. 1947, Quantico, VA 22134 or online at www.toysfortots.org. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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