RAYMOND E. Age 87, a resident of Albuquerque for 64 years passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Robbie D. Arvidson of 17 years; sons, William D. Arvidson and wife, Patsy of Arlington, VA, and Edward F. Arvidson and wife, Denise of Albuquerque; daughters, Nancy R. Coinman of Mimbres, NM, Gloria A. Felts and husband, Rick of Truth or Consequences, NM, Cynthia M. Marquez of Los Lunas, NM, and Elizabeth F. Direen and husband, Alan of Albuquerque; stepson, John Nichols of Little Rock, AR; one sister, Joan Delaney and husband, Paul of Wilbraham, MA; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth A. Arvidson; son, Frederick R. Arvidson; and two grandsons, Scott Arvidson and Jason Arvidson. Mr. Arvidson served in the Army Air Corp. in the European Theater during WWII and retired from Sandia National Labs in 1983 after 34 years of service. He was active in "Ham Radio" for 52 years with the call sign of W5RAU and was also very active in singing barbershop music. Mr. Arvidson was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church where he ushered for 10 years and was a member of Friends of Christ Sunday school class at 9500 Constitution Ave NE where a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Roy Elmore officiating. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Matt Felts, Nevin Marquez, Andrew Marquez, and Patrick Marquez; sons, William Arvidson, and Edward Arvidson; and son-in-law, Rick Felts. Friends may visit French - Lomas Chapel on Sunday, April 8, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a donation to St. Paul's Methodist Church, Hospice, or the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Mr. Arvidson at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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