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MACGILLIVRAY -- Finlay MacGillivray, 88, a native New Mexican, passed away Friday, August 18, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Molly; two sons, Jim and wife, Jody, and Jack and wife, Cindy; sister, Jean Seth; grandchildren, Jim Jr., Jeff, Tangi, Leslie, Brian, and Cody; and many great-grandchildren and extended relatives and friends. Mr. MacGillivray was preceded in death by two sons, Finlay Scott and Brian Tosh. He served the community in many diverse ways and was a widely admired local figure. He was best known as the New Mexico State Fair Manager for many years. Earlier he was a former president of the UNM Board of Regents and was known as a Lobo football legend in the late 1930s. Mr. MacGillivray will be greatly missed by his loving family and the many friends and admirers he leaves behind. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, August 24, 10:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust St. NE. A reception will immediately follow at the church. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. for those who wish to attend. In lieu of flower, contributions may be made to The Lymphoma Research Foundation, 8800 Venice Blvd., Suite 207, Los Angeles, CA 90034. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Thu August 24, 2006