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2015
Randy Ward Obituary
Randy B. Ward, 68, of Albuquerque, NM passed away July 12, 2015 at Duke University Cancer Center, Durham, NC, after valiantly struggling through a long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with his loyal companion/best friend/and loving wife by his side. He was born November 2, 1946 in Gilford County, NC to the late Edna M and Roy D Ward. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Carlton D. Ward and wife Elsie and his step-son Shawn Naylor.
Surviving are his daughter Tiffany and grandchildren Dominique, Emilio, D.J., Marcus, and Eric; his daughter Allison; step-son James Naylor and two grandchildren Shawn and Michael; two sisters Joetta (Jo) Robinette (Bill); Linda Thompson (Ted).
Randy is a graduate of Sumner High School (Class of 1965) in Guilford County, NC.
Randy proudly served his country for over 30 years with the United States Air Force and New Mexico Air National Guard (Kirtland AFB), Albuquerque. While on active duty, he was stationed at Andrews AFB, Washington, DC; the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), Takhli, Thailand; and Monzano Mountain, Albuquerque, NM.
Randy was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 13, Albuquerque, NM and served as Post Commander and Dept. of NM Vice Commander. He devoted his life to providing volunteer services to veterans, children, needy families, and the community.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers, support, and concern during Randy's extended bout with AML. We especially wish to thank Dr. Arati Rao, Donna Adams, all the techs, nurses, clinical trial nurses, and home healthcare nurses with Duke for their outstanding care, treatment, and compassion as well the medical staff at the University of New Mexico Cancer Center.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in memory of Randy Ward to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, NM/El Paso Chapter, 4600-A Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 201, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
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Sam Montoya
July 26, 2015
Prayers and condolance to you Carol
Mike Arias
July 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the family. I really enjoyed working with Randy.
Ron Ridley
July 20, 2015
I've known Randy for many years through the New Mexico Air National Guard. He was a good friend and my roommate on my first deployment to Nellis AFB in 1986. We shared some good times fishing for striped bass in Lake Meade. We also shared a love of Pagosa Springs and talked about retiring there. I will miss him and wish I had stayed in touch with him after our retirement. Our prayers are with your family.
Jo Robinette
July 20, 2015
Carole, we share your grief at this very sad time in our lives. I will always have a special place in my heart for my "little brother" Randy. I am so sorry God took him from us at such a young age. Watching him suffer was very heartbreaking...we must accept that he is no longer suffering.
Thank you for the tender loving care you gave to him during his long illness. I so appreciate all you did for him. I WILL NEVER FORGET! All my love...your other sister. Jo
Albert & Bernadette Connelly
July 20, 2015
Although we didn't see you the last few years, we will cherish the the good memories forever.
Debbie and Ron Wilson
July 20, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Randy was an awesome worker and great person.
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