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ERDAL -- Cliff Erdal, 89, a long time resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 17, 2003. He is survived by his son, Bruce R. Erdal and wife, Jean Elizabeth of Los Alamos, NM; sister, Lillian Madson of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Arnold Erdal of Macintosh, NM; special niece, Naoma Greiner and husband, Larry of Albuquerque, NM; and numerous nieces, nephews and family members. Mr. Erdal was preceded in death by his first wife of 58 years, Louise Hubbell Erdal, his second wife of 4 years, Lucretia "Billie" Erdal. He was born in Fargo, North Dakota on September 26, 1914 and moved to Albuquerque with his family when he was 9 years old. Mr. Erdal worked as a carrier and eventually a personnel manager for the U.S. Post Office, retiring in 1971, after 35 years of service. He subsequently devoted his time restoring the Hubbell House in Pajarito, NM. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. The family would like to express a special thanks to Laurel Heights for their loving care. Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Patricia Holman officiating. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Laurel Heights, 103 Hospital Loop NE, 87109 or St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE, 87102. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Fri December 19, 2003