We are saddened to report the Passing of these Nobles
"Our Distinguished Brothers"
CONWELL -- Kenneth L. Conwell, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1939, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the VA Hospital. He is survived by his son, Kenneth L. Conwell II; his daughter, Pamela Whitfield and her husband, Daryl; one grandson, Shawn Michael Whitfield; and several nieces and nephews, all of Albuquerque. Kenneth was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Kathleen E. Conwell on March 17, 2009. He was born on June 3, 1927 in Wheeler, TX to James and Edna Davis Conwell and grew up there until the age of 12 when he and his family moved to Albuquerque. Kenneth was a graduate of Albuquerque High School. After high school he entered the U.S. Navy during WW II and served for 1 year till the war ended. Kenneth married Kathleen Mann on September 12, 1947 in Albuquerque. He was a Mason and a Shriner and was President and CEO of K.L. Conwell Corp. for over 50 years. Kenneth was a loving father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, May 28, 2009, 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Friends and relatives may visit with the family Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kenneth's name to Shriners Hospital for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Please visit our online guestbook for Kenneth at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
DUNLAP -- Sam B. Dunlap, was born March 13, 1924 in Williamsport, PA, the son of Lewis and Mary Bathurst Dunlap, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's and PTS on May 19, 2009. He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Mary Gohl Dunlap; his two sons, G. Steven and Peter Craig Dunlap; and granddaughter, Victoria N. Dunlap. He attended the University of Pennsylvania; served in the US Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater, where he obtained rank of Staff Sergeant and medic's aid. He earned a Silver Star and Purple Heart and was honorably discharged, and moved to Albuquerque in 1945 to join his father who was in the Transportation Corps here. He then attended the University of New Mexico. In 1951 he founded New Mexico Employment Bureau, Inc. dba Executive Search, New Mexico's oldest private consulting firm, which he served as President until 2003. He served as Past President of New Mexico State Employment Agency Board, 1971-1978, enacted into law July, 1971 enforced New Mexico Employment Agency Law, First President and Founder of National Personnel Associates (NPA). He was awarded certifications by the following trade associations: American Institute of Employment Consultants (CEC) in 1960; National Employment Consultants (CPC) in 1970. He was past Secretary of American Institute of Employment Consultants and past member American Society of Personal Administration. He was Past Board Member of Sales Executives Association as well as Past Vice President and Board member of National Office Management Assn. Past Board Member of American Business Club. Sam was one of three founding members of Executive Association of Greater Albuquerque; (EAGA) started in 1959 and has held the following offices in that organization: Past President, Chairman of Nominating Committee and three terms Board of Directors, Chairman of Membership Committee. He has helped found and was active on the board of Western Bank in Albuquerque. His many Civic activities included Executive Committee of the Industrial Foundation of Albuquerque, Junior Chamber of Commerce, New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry and Kiwanis. Also, past board member of Albuquerque Better Business Bureau, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Y.M.C.A., University of New Mexico's program for excellence, the Presidents Club. Sam's social activities included: Past President of New Mexico section Mercedes Benz Club of America, Past House Committee and Life Member of Four Hills Club. He was also past member of The One Hundred Club of New Mexico, Albuquerque Country Club, Southwest Yacht Club, San Diego, CA. Sam was a proud member of the following Masonic bodies: Blue Lodge #6 for more than 50 years, New Mexico Consistory, Santa Fe and York Rite bodies, Albuquerque and The Ballut Abyad Shrine where he served as Past Member of the Chanters, Greeters and Potentate's Aide in 1970. Sam and Mary retired on their 43 foot sailing yacht in San Diego and enjoyed sailing for many years. He taught his sons the love of boating, water skiing, fishing and camping. He always enjoyed a round of golf, talking with friends, and working in his business. Sam never lost his sense of humor and love of friends and family by whom he will be deeply missed. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com. A Memorial Service will be held at Temple Lodge #6, 3801 Osuna Rd NE at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May, 22, 2009. A luncheon will follow the Service. Private Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 842-8800
John Atkinson, Clovis, NM; March 2009
H. Leroy Beutler, Albuquerque, NM; March 2009
Garnett R. Burk, Las Cruces, NM; March 2009
Charles Browning, Sr., Roswell, NM: April 2009
John P. Cauhape, Roswell. NM; March 2009
Leo T. Clear, Las Cruces, NM; March 2009
Kenneth W. Craig, Mesa, AZ; March 2009
Clovis Haire, Georgetown, LA; March 2009
George H. Puckett Albuquerque, NM; April 2009
Ward Redshaw, Las Cruces, NM April, 2009
William W. Hampton; Los Alamos, NM; March 2009
Douglas Maness, Las Cruces, NM; March 2009
Andrew McConnell, Springdale, AR; March 2009
Leon Payton, Roy, NM; March 2009
Bruce C. Rhodes, Roswell, NM; March 2009
John V. Sisson Albuquerque, NM May 2009
Victor Sizemore, Placitas, NM; April 2009