Larry R. Lathrop

Larry R. Lathrop, age 68, was a resident of Albuquerque, NM since July 2010. He previously resided in Chicago, IL for 34 years. He died on December 22, 2011 at 3:40 am at home. Larry was the son of Fred and I. Rose Lathrop. He is survived by his lifelong partner Tommy Wiley; sisters Peggy Figle and Sharon Lathrop of Monmouth, IL, Judy Crinklaw of Omaha, NE, and Cheryl Lathrop of Council Bluffs, IA; brothers Dan Lathrop (Kay) and Leroy Lathrop of Monmouth, IL, Darrell (Barb) Lathrop of Oquawka, IL, Joe (Lois) Lathrop of Dekalb, IL, Mike (Linda) Lathrop of Beardstown, IL; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by both parents, his sister Rozella Liggett, and nephews Bryan Figle and Dustin Liggett. He was of Presbyterian faith. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and was joyous to see them win the World Series again! He loved flowers, gardening, traveling and music. Services will be held on December 27, 2011 at French funeral home at 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE at 2:30 pm. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.