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SELIGMAN -- Randolph Victor Seligman M.D., 94, a 3rd generation native New Mexican, passed away April 4, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Bernalillo, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Floersheim Seligman; his parents Julius Seligman and Blanche Block Seligman; and his brothers, Thornton Julius Seligman and Joseph Jack Seligman. Randy is survived by his three daughters, Elizabeth Ann (Betty) McCarty and her husband Dr. Christopher McCarty of Brenham, Texas, Cynthia Kay Engelstein of Hod HaSharon, Israel, and Gretchen Louise Goldstein and her husband Randall Goldstein of Nashville, Tennessee. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Thomas Randolph McCarty, Molly McCarty and Jennifer Goldstein and Katie Goldstein. Survivors also include a very close and special family friend for 50 years, Alice Stewart, family friend Debbie Hendrex, caregivers from Special Live-In Care and many nieces, nephews and cousins. At age 16, Dr. Seligman graduated from Albuquerque High School. He attended the New Mexico Military Institute for 2 years before transferring to the University of California-Berkeley. He returned to Albuquerque and graduated from the University of New Mexico. He took his medical training at Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois in Obstetrics and Gynecology. During the war years that followed, he served as an Army Major in the 302nd Medical Battalion of the 77th Infantry Division in the South Pacific Theater. He then returned to New Mexico and established himself in private practice. He served as head of the Obstetrics/Gynecology program at Bernalillo County Indian Hospital from 1955 to 1960. In 1986, he was asked to mentor OB/GYN residents and students in UNM School of Medicine clinics and surgical areas. By 1988, he dedicated all his time to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Having retired from his work at the university in June 1996 at the age of 81, Dr. Seligman estimated that he had delivered some 10,000 babies throughout his career. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. at Congregation Albert in Albuquerque, followed by graveside services at the Congregation Albert Cemetery located in Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Chris McCarty, Randall Goldstein, Thomas McCarty, John Kennedy, Bob Maw, Norman Rhee, Greg Seligman, Steve Seligman and Don Tampow. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Kennedy, Kurt Kennedy, Dan McCarthy, Steve Moise, Bruce Seligman, Doug Seligman and Lee Seligman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 or to The Eleanor F. and Randolph V. Seligman Endowed Professorship at the University of New Mexico, MSC07 4260 / 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 or to The NM Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 30208, Albuquerque, NM 87190. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Tue April 07, 2009