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Dr. Lawrence Green, 81, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Nina Green of the family home and three daughters, Lavenial Ballinger and husband, Curtis, LoRee Simpson, Sunny Stefanov and husband, Mark, all of Albuquerque; six grandchildren, Meredith Austin, Reveille Ballinger, Tim Carmichael, Kristin Griffing, Jeremy Carmichael, and Karin Burton; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Charles Green, Sidney A. Green, and Dale S. Green; and four sisters, Frances Owens, Bernice Green, Edna Mick, and Helen Botkin; and a host of loving friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lavada (Bonnie) Kenny and a brother, Herman Green. Dr. Green was called into the ministry as a young man and served not only in pastoral ministry for 65 years, but in administrative and educational capacities as well. Over 40 years ago, God gave Dr. Green a vision for an interdenominational church in Albuquerque, which he established with the help of his family. Ten years later the vision was expanded to include a Drive-in ministry at the old Duke City Drive-In. Pastor Green will be remembered in the church as a spiritual mentor to many people, a number of whom went on to be pastors, missionaries or leaders in Christian service. He will be remembered by his family and friends as an example of strength, gentleness, generosity, and love. Services will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2001, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Mark Stefanov and Rev. Curtis Ballinger officiating. Private entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, October 2, 2001, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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