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1937

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2017

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Edward Laughlin Obituary

Edward was born in Abilene TX on May 25, 1937 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 30, 2017 in Albuquerque NM. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Albuquerque, six daughters: Linda Spencer (Chris) Sandia Park, NM, Laurie Laughlin, Albuquerque, Stacy Gorman (David), Las Cruces NM, Janet Butterfield (John) Birmingham AL, Karie Dumler, Albuquerque and Nicole Marquez (Jaime), El Paso TX, brother Buster B Laughlin Jr. (Judy) of Phoenix and his precious grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buster B Laughlin Sr. and Linda S Laughlin, his brother, Thomas L Laughlin and great granddaughter, Lily Gorman.

Edward was a 1959 graduate of West Point Military Academy and served in the US Army for 10 years and Air Force for 10 years, retiring from the Air Force as Lt Colonel in 1979. He and two friends then founded a laser research and development company, Energy Optics in Las Cruces NM. He retired from that company in the early 90's and worked part time as Director of Missions for the Rio Grande Baptist Association in the Las Cruces area. The Laughlin's were active members of FBC, Las Cruces, where Ed served as a deacon and Bible teacher.

Edward and Carolyn moved to Sandia Park NM in 1999, where Ed served for several years as a volunteer with the Baptist Convention of NM church planting division, with the Baptist Builders of BCNM and as a board member of the NM Baptist Foundation. They moved to ABQ in 2008 where he and Carolyn were members of Monterey Baptist Church.

Ed loved sports, especially football and enjoyed being a mid-school and high school football and basketball referee, traveling around NM on weekends. He was an avid Cowboys fan until Tom Landry retired and then didn't care who won! He was always innovative, creative and excited about the next adventure in life.

But Ed's first love was his family and being Dad was his greatest joy. He was the most loving, patient and amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend and his life exemplified God's love and forgiveness. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

If you would like to honor his memory, please considering donating to the Missions Fund, Monterey Baptist Church, 12501 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87112 or to the Baptist Foundation NM, memo "Ministries", 2511 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on May 14, 2017.

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Monte & Rosie Singleterry

March 3, 2018

Love & Hugs to you Carolyn!
Did not know about Ed until now!
Monte & Rosie

Linda Holmes

May 30, 2017

Carolyn and Family, I am sorry for your loss, and pray for you. Blessings and peace to you.

May 18, 2017

Beautiful Laughlin Family,
It with great sadness that we read this obituary today. Although the years have separated our families, we always think of you all with so much love and fondness. Ed was a kind friend that always greeted us with a warm welcoming smile. Our deepest sympathy and love. God bless you and bring you comfort. We are truly saddened by his passing, blessed by knowing him and your family.
Love,
Shirley Thornton, Catrina Thornton, Tim Thornton

Sandy Hodgin Montoya

May 18, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I remember the kindness of Ed & Carolyn during the years I grew up at First Baptist in Las Cruces. God bless each of you.

John Torrison

May 16, 2017

Carolyn and family - sorry to hear about Ed passing away. He was a great guy and I loved serving with him. Praying for you all. God bless -

Shanna Porter

May 15, 2017

God bless you all in your time of sorrow. I will always remember his humor and knowledge of the bible. His willingness to discuss things of all types at anytime. He was so helpful to David and I when the kids were little at First Baptist Church, Las Cruces.

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