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TRAPP -- Reverend Edwin L. Trapp, 82, passed from this life into the arms of his loving Father surrounded by his family on Friday, August 21, 2009. "He is home, and he is at peace." He was born April 8, 1927 near Millport, AL to James Trapp and Maudie Bell Trapp and was the third of seven children. Ed served in the US Army during the occupation of Germany after World War II. In 1949, he moved to Albuquerque and began a business with his brother, Bob. Trapp's Texico operated until 1968 when Ed surrendered to the Lord's call and entered the Southern Baptist Ministry and pastored several small country churches throughout New Mexico. In 1957, Ed married Dorothy Bates and was father to her three young girls as well as their son. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Bob; and sisters, Celeste and Adele. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy; daughters, Phyllis McClure of Virginia Beach, VA, Sandra Lawhorn and husband, Dennis of T or C, and Laurie Noel Squires of Placitas; son, Dr. Timothy D. Trapp and wife, Christine of Corrales; grandchildren, Anthony Costa, Theresa Johnston, Anna Pollack, Kimberly Noel Woodruff, Stephanie Slagle, and Geoffrey and Cameron Trapp; sisters, Virgi Rickman, Myrtie Sansing, and Penny Justice; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; as well as many brothers and sisters in Christ. Ed was known for his unerring ability to remember people's names and faces even when he had not seen them for years. He could recall a customer or church member from 25 years ago and not only remember their face, but their name and personal history. It was an amazing quality. We will miss our dear brother, who through his tireless service to his Lord and Savior has secured so many of us into the fellowship of Christ. We know that we will see him again, and that our loss is Heaven's gain. Services will be Thursday, September 10, 2009, 10:30 a.m. at Del Norte Baptist Church, 5800 Montgomery Blvd. NE with Dr. Bob Myers officiating. Should friends desire, please make contributions to Del Norte Baptist Church, 5800 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Edwin at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Tue August 25, 2009