Carl Labor

Carl Labor, age 93, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Hays of Albuquerque; sons, Jim Labor and wife Carol of Ooltewah, TN, Mike Labor of Las Cruces, NM, and Pat Labor and wife Lynn of Albuquerque; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Dorothy King. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; and daughter, Polly Dibble. Carl was born to John and Sophia Runk Labor in 1921. He married Dorothy Jean Vaughn in 1947. He worked as a machinist in the tool and die industry and retired as a supervisor from EGG. Carl was a member of Grace Church, Bridge Club and Square-dance Club. In addition to bridge and square-dance, Carl also enjoyed walking, poetry, astronomy and history. He volunteered at Lovelace Medical Center and was also a Life Alert assistant. He was a loyal husband, son, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, December 6, 2014, 9:00 a.m., at FRENCH - University. Interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff at Brookdale Place (at Valencia) as well as the staff at Hospice De La Luz for the loving care they showed to Carl. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333