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TOMLINSON -- Richard Tomlinson, 56, a resident of Albuquerque, died on December 2, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Albuquerque; daughter, Michelle Martinez and husband, Joseph Paul; two sons, Michael Tomlinson and wife, Joy and Matthew Tomlinson, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Alexis and Amanda Martinez; brother, Bruce Tomlinson and wife, Irene Serna of Tempe, AZ; father in law, Cresenciano Garcia; mother in law, Elsie Garcia; sister in law, Emma Garcia; brother in laws, Henry Garcia and wife, Stella, Charles Garcia and wife, Diana, Tim Garcia and Mike Hankinson. Richard is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was born in Cambridge, MA and moved to New Mexico at the age of 9 years. He graduated from Manzano H.S. in 1966. He attended Highlands University earning his degree in computer engineering, where he met the love of his life, Dorothy. They were married on November 1, 1969 in Clayton, NM. He enjoyed working in the computer software and hardware industry. He coached his sons soccer teams. He built and raced remote controlled model airplanes and cars with his children. He and his sons designed, made, & threw boomerangs. He was involved in every aspect of his family's lives. He was also devoted to his church and choir. One of his favorite ministries was the Christmas Basket program. Rosary will be recited on Sunday, December 5, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 a.m. also at the church with Father Frank Prieto, celebrant. Burial will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, Ltd. at the New Mexico Cancer Center at 4901 Lang NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-4397. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Sun December 05, 2004