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Stribling -- Thomas Breece Stribling, Sr. 81, native of Albuquerque, died peacefully Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Presbyterian hospital. There are no services scheduled at this time. Tom will have a headstone at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Martha G. Stribling of Albuquerque; seven children, John D. Stribling, Martha Joy Stribling, Thomas B. Stribling Jr. and son, Luke Stribling, Margaret M. Stribling and her sons, Robert Caine and Sam Stribling, Steve R. Stribling his wife, Tammy Stribling and their sons, William Stribling and Marshall Stribling, George Stribling his wife, Teresa Stribling and there son, Levi Stribling, Joel D. Stribling his wife, Lori Stribling and their children, Joel Stribling II, Deanna Stribling, Rachel Stribling, Danielle Stribling and Martha Claire Stribling. Tom and Martha Stribling were married 63 years ago, he served in WWII and was awarded numerous medals and commendations along with the Purple Heart. After returning home from the war he founded Tom Stribling Associates Realtors with Martha at his side and sold homes to Albuquerque residents for 50 plus years. In the late eighties, Tom started work on a new endeavor, Supercuts, with the help of his wife and children. Tom loved the outdoors, landscapes and visiting with people. He was an avid hunter, camper and loved fishing with his family. Tom Stribling attended the University of New Mexico and later served as an English professor at the University. We will always feel the void left by the passing of Thomas Breece Stribling. He shall never be forgotten in our prayers.
        Published on: Sat July 26, 2003