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David Alan Mitchell, 54, stepped into eternity in the arms of Jesus late Friday evening, November 7, 2008. David leaves behind his daughter, Christie Black (Ryan); son, Bradley; his mother, Joy; brother, Mike (Debbie); many nieces and nephews; former wife of 22 years, Stephanie; and a host of friends and business associates. He was preceded in death by his father Don. David was born in La Junta, CO, and his family moved to Amarillo, TX, prior to arriving in Albuquerque when David was 12. He graduated from Sandia High School in 1972, received his BA from UNM in 1976 and his MBA from UNM in 1993. David became a CPA in 1977 when he passed all portions of the exam on his first attempt. He spent his first six professional years with Peat, Marwick & Mitchell (KPMG). He subsequently was the COO and Senior Vice President at Sunwest Financial Services, executive VP with Santa Fe Racing, Inc., and worked with R.D. Hubbard Enterprises, Inc., in Kansas City before moving to Las Vegas, NV, to become the Senior VP of Caesars World, Inc. for 5 years. Shortly after, David became executive VP and CFO of the Maloof Group of Companies, during which time the Palms Casino Resort was built. Following that, he became the executive VP and Managing Director overseeing the development, construction and opening of the Sands Macao in Macao, China. David returned to Albuquerque in 2004 and pursued many other entrepreneurial interests. At the time of his death, he was in the process of acquiring an accounting firm in Farmington. He was also a Lobo fan no matter where he lived in the world and a member of the Lobo Club. Over the years, he'd also served on the board of the NM Symphony, Boys and Girls Club of Albuquerque, and the Albuquerque Little Theatre. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, November 13, 2008, 11:00 a.m., at the First Christian Church, 10101 Montgomery Blvd. NE, with Pastor Scott DeVore officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Colorado Boys Ranch, PO BOX 681 La Junta, CO 81050; the American Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro NE Bldg. 2 Suite 102, 87110; or the charity of your choice in David's name. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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