Christopher Conlon

Christopher Conlon, M.D.

1959-April 3, 2025

Dr. Christopher Conlon, a devoted physician, beloved partner, and cherished father, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chris was born in 1959 in San Diego, California, but spent the majority of his childhood on the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation in Western New York State.

After moving to Knoxville, Tennessee, Chris earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Tennessee in 1981 and completed his Doctor of Medicine at Dartmouth Medical School in 1986. He went on to complete his internal medicine residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1989. After completing his residency and marrying his former wife, Deborah Conlon, Chris began his career with the Indian Health Service. Chris later settled in Albuquerque, where he worked as a well-respected internal medicine physician.

Chris was known for his sharp intellect, gentle spirit, and unwavering dedication to both his patients and the people he loved. His gentle demeanor, calm presence, and quirky sense of humor left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He was a lifelong fan of the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Volunteers. He also loved spending time outdoors. Chris had a deep fondness for animals, especially the many who found their way into his home over the years. He cherished time with his children, who will always carry his memory close.

Chris is survived by his mother, Kathleen Conlon; his brother, Timothy Conlon and his wife, Michelle, of Versailles, New York; his three children, Abigail Conlon and her fiancé, Jonathan Petrillo, Sydney Snow and her husband, Zach Snow, and Patrick Conlon; and his beloved partner of fourteen years, Cynthia Chavez; and his former wife and mother of his children, Deborah Conlon, all of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilber and Ethel Parker of Versailles, New York.

His memory lives in all of their hearts, and in the lives of the many family members, patients, and friends who grew to know and love him.

A Memorial Service for Chris will be held near his childhood home in Western New York on May 17, 2025. The exact time and location will be shared once available. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Humane New Mexico.