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Thomas Hill Obituary

THOMAS PAUL HILL Died after a long battle with cancer March 14, 2014. Tom was born January 22, 1951 in Albuquerque to Leon and Marge Hill, who moved to Santa Fe in 1954. Tom was active in Boy Scouts and enjoyed the Pecos Wilderness. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1968 going on to Alvin Junior College in Alvin, Texas and then completed his college education with a degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University in Texas. He was commissioned a Police Officer in 1975 with the Santa Fe Police Department and rose to the rank of Sergeant. He retired in 1999 and was then commissioned a Santa Fe County Deputy Sheriff where he served until 2007. Tom was active in the Fraternal Order of Police where he served on the Board of Directors and as President. He is preceded in death by his father, Leon and mother, Marge and his sister Gail Hill-Freeman. He is survived by his sister, Margaret and his brother, Robert as well as his nieces and nephews, Leon Young, Nicole Young, Andrea Young, Margareta Young and Charlene Young-Cisneros, great nieces, Emma and Abigail Cisneros of Albuquerque, Katherine Hill and Justin Hill of Carmel, Indiana. Tom enjoyed the outdoors and travel with his significant other, Elizabeth Adams, traveling around the country to visit his adopted nieces and Julie Maas, Christie Souslby, Tammy Utsler, Michelle Fox, and adopted grandson Bryan Pickens and family. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fraternal Order of Police in Santa Fe, 3300 Calle Maria Luisa, Santa Fe, NM. Burial will be on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Jemez Springs Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice, Fraternal Order of Police of 3300 Calle Maria Luisa, Santa Fe, NM 87705, and the Jemez Springs Presbyterian Church. Please contact the church office at 575-829-3797 for information. Please visit our online guestbook for Thomas at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Mar. 20 to Mar. 22, 2014.

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Annette Hooper

March 25, 2014

I'm sadden to hear of the loss of a wonderful man. I had the opportunity to work with Tom at the SFPD in the early 80's. We exchanged Christmas cards for several years until we loss touch; but then we'd run into each other every now and then. He was always so sweet, friendly, and respectful. My deepest condolences goes out to his family and may God give you all comfort and strength during this difficult time.

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. (2 Cor. 5:7)

God Bless my buddy Tom....

Annette Hooper

Shellie Holmes-Garcia

March 24, 2014

Sgt. Hill, I worked with him for a few months at SFPD, wonderful man with a keen sense of humor. Thank you Sir... You are now resting. I will miss you Hippy!!

Michael Lawrence

March 22, 2014

I had not seen Tom for quite awhile. We use to occasionally bumb into each other around town. Over the past few years I lost contact with him.
I am sorry he is now gone. What can you say about someone you knew from Junior High and Santa Fe High who is now moved on? We hung out together back in those days, the 1960's.
All of you take care of yourselves.

March 22, 2014

I apologize I forgot to sign my name in my entry when I worked with Sargeant Hill..

Annette Valdez Gonzales

March 22, 2014

It was a pleasure working with you Sargent Hill back in the mid 80's at the Santa Fe Police Dept. As well as having your Mother as my 3rd grade teacher. Rest in peace sir, May God Bless you and your family.

Orlando Medina

March 21, 2014

Lo sieto mucho! An old classmate from De Vargas on to Mid-High and Santa Fe High.

Susan Baca

March 21, 2014

Tom, your battle is over and you are now at peace. I'm sure Shadow and Tigger are waiting for you. God bless you. My condolences to your Family. Always~Susan

Darlene Montoya

March 21, 2014

Rest in peace Sarge. It was great working with you at SFPD. Those were the good old days! RIP

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