Bradford Prince

PRINCE, BRAD Bradford (Brad) Howland Prince, sole surviving grandson of former New Mexico Governor L. Bradford Prince, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 in his Albuquerque home. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on December 16, 1919, Brad spent his life in his beloved New Mexico. He served in WWII, Korea and in the New Mexico National Guard and later became a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives. For many years he was the president of Prince Advertising and Public Relations in Albuquerque and was involved in many civic organizations in the city. Brad is survived by his four children: Barton (Bart) Bradford Prince of Albuquerque; William (Bill) Prince and wife Julie of Salt Lake City; Anne Prince Radcliffe and husband Mike of Salt Lake City; and James (Jim) Prince and wife Saskia of Salt Lake City as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his wife and love of his life of 43 years, June Prince and her children: Terri Simoneau and partner JoAnn Shellenbarger who were his loving caretakers during his last years; Bill Simoneau; Jack Martin Jr., and close family friend Lewis (Lee) Wilson. He was preceded in death by June's son, Brian Simoneau. The family would like to thank Dr. Scott Forman and nurse Carol of Presbyterian Hospital for their caring attention as well as Kat Cordova who helped with the home care, making both June and Brad comfortable during the past several months. They also would like to thank the wonderful people of Presbyterian Hospice services and the firemen from Station 5. Cremation has taken place and per Brad's wishes, no memorial service will be held. Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date.