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OPLAND -- Edwin I. Opland, II, 77, passed into the hands of our Lord on Friday April 17, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospital. Mr. Opland is survived by his devoted mate and life partner, Nancy Opland of Bosque Farms; his son, Edwin Opland of Edgewood, and daughter in law, Kim; daughter, Carrie Armour of Bosque Farms, and son in law, David; grandchildren Edwin Graham, Cassandra Thrailkill, Rachelle Card, Stacia Card, Jeffery Card, Renee Opland, Kira Preston, Daniel Armour and Deanna Armour; great grandchildren, Edwin (Opie) Opland, and Isaiah Garcia; Mr. Opland was a Korean War Era veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired after a 35 year career at Sandia National Laboratories, in 1991. Mr. Opland loved classical music, was patient, wise and giving, and although he was an intellectual, preferred to live a simple life. Mr. Opland had a love for animals and was continually active in causes for the betterment of others. Services will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, friends may call 1 hour prior to services for visitation. Interment will follow with military honors at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Edwin at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue April 21, 2009