Katie Larkin Obituary

Larkin, Katie



Katie Larkin, age 60, died peacefully on February 9th, in the compassionate care of the Gentiva Hospice staff, Lovelace Medical Center Downtown, in Albuquerque following a long illness.

A native New Mexican, Katie lived most of her adult life, and died, within sight of the Sandia Mountains, which she loved. She loved the outdoors and was an avid hiker and camper. Katie earned a BA at age 19 from Syracuse University and a MA from the University of New Mexico. A life-long radical supporter of the disadvantaged, she taught high school at one time and worked for several years at the University of New Mexico. But she always said her greatest accomplishment was raising her two beloved children. One of Katie's friends described her as a "force of nature."

Katie is survived by her parents Alice Larkin (Florida) and Brian Larkin (Virginia); brothers Daniel and Shannon (New York) and Ruane (Florida), children Sara (New York) and Stephen (Wyoming), and three grandchildren, Rhiannon and Ryley (New York) and Rebecca (Wyoming).

A service celebrating her life is planned for March 25, 2017, 3 p.m., at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 211 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque. Friends are welcome.

Donations in her name may be made to Gentiva Hospice.

Published by Albuquerque Journal on Mar. 19, 2017.
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My heart goes out to her family. She was an intelligent and very complicated woman. She will be missed.

Brenda Lyon

March 20, 2017

Deepest Condolences; though nothing can bring back Katie. Instead of mourning, lets find the strength in the memories of her beautiful smile, her great sense of humor and her love for life. Katie is now in the peace and comfort of God.

Anna Martinez

March 19, 2017

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