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MCWRIGHT -- Frank W. "Mac" McWright, Born, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 15, 2009. He was born October 7, 1915 to William and Martha McWright. He graduated from Oshkosh High School and attended the John Marshall School of Law. He served in the U.S. Army in the Philippine Islands in WWII. He married Catherine Callaly in St. Paul, on March 26, 1938. They had four children. He was employed by the Post Office Dept. first as a Railway Mail Clerk and later was promoted to the position of Postal Inspector. In 1971 after serving 34 years with the Postal Dept. and as a Federal Agent, he retired. He and his wife bought an Air Stream trailer and traveled the United States for a number of years. After living in the Florida Keys, Grand Junction, Colorado and Loveland, Colorado, they moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1993 and lived in the Taylor Ranch area. He was known for his smile, humor and storytelling. He is survived by his daughters Catherine McWright Barton of Grand Junction, Colorado; Patricia (Ed) Burggraf of Auburn, Washington; and son Michael (Suzy) McWright of Deer Lodge, Montana. Grandfather of Eric Kribbs, Yvonne (Patton) Escobosa, E.J. Burggraf, Shana (Burggraf) Rosa and Dylan McWright, great grandfather of Chad Kribbs, Luke Kribbs, Katelyn Kribbs, Lawrence Saunders, Dalton Escobosa, and Giulia Rosa and great, great grandfather of Kaylee, Peyton, Darrin, Julianna Kribbs and Trenton Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Martha (Walters) McWright; sister Ruth Smith; brother Ralph McWright; daughter Nancy McWright; and granddaughter Vicki Saunders. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920
        Published on: Tue October 20, 2009