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Obituary for RUSSELL


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday June 17, 2010

Tom E. Russell, born December 31, 1927 in Farmington, NM passed away in Edgewood, NM on Monday, June 15, 2010 at the age of 82. He is survived by his loving wife of 53, years, Jeanie Russell; sons, Mark Russell and wife, Michelle, Gary Russell and wife, Trish, and Monte; daughter, Kathy Adams and husband, Steve; grandsons, Markus and Jared Russell; granddaughters, Marina, Erin, and Dominique Russell; as well as many other family and friends who loved and will miss him. Tom was a member of the Merchant Marines at the age of 16 and then served honorably in the US Army. He was a constabulary in Germany and retired from the University of New Mexico. He was also a member of Calvary Chapel East Mountain. Tom loved his family, and his grandchildren were the light of his life. Services will be held in Calvary Chapel East Mountain, 379 State Rd 344, Edgewood, NM (286-4727 for directions) on Friday, June 18, 2010. A Viewing will take place at 9:30 a.m. and a Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place the same day at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87107. 505-343-8008.