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Vincent Kole Obituary
Vincent Kole, age 79, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 13, 2025. Vincent was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Tularosa, New Mexico.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Arts in Music Performance from the University of New Mexico. Vincent was proud to have served in the New Mexico National Guard during the Vietnam War. His career spanned 38 years of teaching band, orchestra, and mathematics in the Albuquerque Public Schools.
In 1978, he met and married his wife, Anne. Together, they shared 47 years of family life, music, Bible study, and traveling. Vince was a model railroad enthusiast and enjoyed sharing his hobby with his four beloved grandchildren.
Vince is survived by his wife, Anne L. Kole; stepdaughter, Linda Lean and husband Scott; stepson, Steven Gish and wife Sharla; granddaughter, Lindsey Lean Mashburn; and grandsons, Austin Lean, Carson Gish, and Dayton Gish.
The family would like to thank those at Enchanted Living of New Mexico and High Desert Hospice who cared for Vince with extraordinary love and compassion. A memorial service will be held at a future date. Please visit our online guestbook for Vincent at
www.FrenchFunerals.com.
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Stella Marie Rodriguez
July 14, 2025
Condolences from the Eisenhower Middle School cafeteria ladies Stella Rodriguez and Charlene Dragomir; he was a very nice man, may he rest in peace.
Michael Kelly
July 11, 2025
Mr Kole was an amazing teacher who taught my brother and my self . My brother went on to be a professional musician at least in part because of Mr Kole. He spent many a night sharing dinner after our lessons and my family became good friends. I have the fondest memories of, am I´m so lucky to have had such a wonderful mentor. He has truly left such a meaning impression for which I will be forever grateful. God Bless.
Dawn Daube-Woyak
June 30, 2025
My condolences to the family. Mr. Cole was the best music teacher I ever had. He taught me 48 years ago. He was such a good Christian man that I enjoyed getting to know in my adult life. Heaven just received an angel!
Scott Reinert
June 29, 2025
My deepest condolences to his family. I was in the Madison Middle School band in 1976 and 1977. He challenged and supported me to be the best horn player I could be. Almost 50 years ago! I still play the horn and love to play. Thank you Mr. Kole for the gift of music.
Garth R Germack
June 29, 2025
Dear Anne; so sorry for your loss...... Garth and Sheryl Germack
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