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MAREK -- Tom Marek, 68, resident of Carlsbad for more than 35 years passed away Friday, May 29, 2009, in Lubbock, Texas. He was predeceased by his parents. Thomas Lee Marek was born April 16, 1941 to John Thomas and Marcita Mae (Bobbie) Marek in Waco, Texas. Tom earned his Bachelor's degree at Baylor University, majoring in History and Economics. In 1959 he moved with his family to Albuquerque. While attending UNM, he met his future wife, Shila Jeanne Craige. They were married on August 31, 1968. He graduated from the University of New Mexico, School of Law in 1968. After Law School, Tom practiced for a few years in Albuquerque with Lorenzo Tapia and Mark Prelo and later with Joe Paone and Jim Vaughan. In late 1972, he moved south to Carlsbad with his beautiful bride and started practicing law with the McCormick and Forbes Law Firm. Tom is survived by his wife, Shila, of the home; his son, Tom Jr. of Dallas, Texas; son, Grant, of Albuquerque; son, John, of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Natalya, of Beaverton, OR; sister, Claire O'Dowd and husband, Gary of Albuquerque; his brother, John Marek and wife, Lillian of San Antonio, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation of the body will be held at West Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Funeral Service will be on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. A reception for family and friends will be held in the parish hall at the conclusion of the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Fund for a stained glass window or charity of your choice. Mail to: Grace Episcopal Church, P.O. Drawer PP, Carlsbad, NM 88220.
        Published on: Tue June 02, 2009