Earl F. Mclaughlin

Earl F. McLaughlin, 73, of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday July 4, 2007 at his home. He was born February 5, 1934 in Hatch, NM to Lula and James McLaughlin and lived is entire life along the Rio Grande, in Hatch, Albuquerque, El Paso and Las Cruces for the last 31 years. Earl served his country in the United States Army and before retirement, Earl was a claims representative for the Social Security Office in Las Cruces. Earl was the consummate family man and to the end was dedicated to the care of his wife of 45 years, Margaret McLaughlin and his family of 4 sons and their families. He was also very active in his community as a long-time board member of the Dona Ana Mutual Water Association and Vestry member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, where he continued his duties until the last few weeks. These organizations were his passion and joy. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Margaret E. McLaughlin and his fours sons, Glenn (Janet) and their children: Emily and Cole of Albuquerque, NM; Scott (Cindy) and their children: Sara and Aaron of Longmont, CO; Ralph (Joanne) of Goodyear, AZ; and Paul (Inez) and their children: Elisa and Andrew of Las Cruces, NM. Other survivors include nieces Paula (Harry) Stahl and Archie (Don) Kindler; nephews Mike and Jay McLaughlin. He is preceded in death by his parents Lula and James McLaughlin, brothers James and Paul McLaughlin and one sister Mary McLaughlin. Earl shares his date of birth with is older brother Warren L. McLaughlin, who also passed away July 4, 2007 at the T or C New Mexico Veterans Home. Memorial Services will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 518 N. Alameda, Las Cruces, on Monday July 9, 2007 at 10 am. PDF Printable Version