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Harry W. Williams, age 80, of Santa Fe, died suddenly on January 16, 2003 in Albuquerque, NM. Harry was born in Raton, NM, on November 18, 1922, to Albert Lloyd Williams and Margaret Altman. In 1943, Harry joined the U.S. Army and served in the Military Police. After his tour, Harry attended the DeVry Institute in Phoenix, AZ, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering. He went on to work for Contel as a design engineer and was with them for fifteen years. During this time, he met his future wife, Therese, and were married on May 2, 1981, in Santa Fe. Harry also worked for First Interstate Bank Harry was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Danny; and his first-wife, Frances. He is survived by his loving wife, Therese; children: Chris LaForge of Seatlle, WA, Tim LaForge of Santa Fe, Martine LaForge of Santa Fe; grandchildren: J.J. Apodaca of Santa Fe, Brittany LaForge of San Antonio, Tx, Jeremy Gatlin of El Paso, TX; nephew, Kelly Gatlin of Datil, NM; nieces, Shauna Gatlin Griego and husband, Mario of El Paso, TX, and Chris and her husband, and children of Farmington, NM; very special friend, Karen Gatlin of Albuquerque, NM; and other family members and special friends. Visitation will begin on Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at Capital Christian Church, 1213 Don Gaspar. Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery following the service. Pallbearers are: Bob Hill, Lynn Cobb, J.J. Apodaca, Jim Klawitter, Tim LaForge and Rudy Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearer is Chris LaForge. Memorial contributions may be directed to Capital Christian School Scholarship Fund, 1213 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM, 87505. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, 984-8600
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