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STIXRUD -- FREDERICK T. (FRED) Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend went home to heaven on June 25, 2012. Fred was born September 29, 1922 in Suffern, New York to Lillian and Fred Stixrud. After relocating to New Mexico in 1956 to work with Sandia Labs, he spent many years as a Scoutmaster, enjoyed square dancing for thirty years and was an active member of Sandia Presbyterian Church. In honor of his outstanding contribution to the Presbyterian Church's Sandia Conference Grounds, Fred received the "Guiding Light" Honorary Award. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Marilyn; his daughter Trudy Harper (Troy) of Marion, North Carolina; his sons Ted (Christina) of Las Vegas, NV, Fred (Christe) of Forney, TX and Ken (Dawn) Stixrud of Hobbs, NM. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Heather Stixrud, Danielle Stahlke, Alyssa Bray, Grant, Emily, Natalie and Chloe Stixrud, Leah Red, Bethany, Jordan and Jared O'Farrell and Tristan Stixrud; Sean, Andrew and Kevin Stixrud and by his sister Florence (John) Lenz. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Saturday, June 30, 2012, 4pm at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte, NE. Reception to follow. If desired, donations can be made to Sandia Mountain Retreats (PO Box 8522, Albuquerque, NM 87198-8522), Sandia Presbyterian Church or to the Alzheimers Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM. You may visit the guest register to leave your thoughts and respects at: www.riversidefunerals.com
        Published on: Thu June 28, 2012