Amber Smith

Amber Marie Smith was born on July 15, 1981 and left this world on January 14, 2014. Amber was an incredible person who touched the lives of so many people with her love and generosity. She was one of the brightest lights the world has ever known and the mark she left on those she touched will never be forgotten. She helped so many young pregnant women bring their babies into this world and care for them. Her entire professional life was spent caring for mothers who were in poverty and frequently incarcerated, and guiding them in how to care for their children. She is survived by her mother, Joy Read and husband James Starzynski of Albuquerque and father, Ken Smith and wife Mary of Rio Rancho; grandparents, Betty Read, Stan and Estelle Read, Kenneth Smith Sr. and wife Bobbie; siblings, Justine Starzynski, Lucien Starzynski, Colbran Starzynski and wife Meghan Martinez, Melissa Hardin and husband Justin, Amanda Koschade and husband Richard, Alex Starzynski, Malia Smith, and Elijah Starzynski; and nieces and nephews, Tommy, Dante, Tegan, Cooper, Payton, Cora, and Lori. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Patsy Smith. Memorial Services will take place Monday, January 20, 2014, 1:30 p.m., at the Sandia Prep Auditorium, 532 Osuna Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Amber Smith Memorial Fund which will be used to provide legal services to children in need. Donations can be made by visiting . If you prefer to donate by mail, you may send by check to 1824 Lafayette Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400