Colin Timothy Buckley Dr.

Colin Timothy Buckley, MD, PhD, 43, died unexpectedly on January 25, 2015. Colin was born on May 19, 1971 in Seattle, Washington, to Virginia and Patrick Buckley. He was the second-oldest of eight siblings in a large, blended family. Though his early childhood was spent in Seattle and in Kansas City, Missouri, he grew up primarily in Socorro, New Mexico and in Sacramento, California. A genuine life-long learner, Colin dedicated his adult life to a long and distinguished academic career. He pursued undergraduate and graduate studies in biological and general sciences at New Mexico Tech before earning his doctoral and medical degrees at the University of New Mexico. As a resident in dermatology, he distinguished himself for surgical skill as well as attentive and sympathetic care for his patients. While in medical school, Colin helped to found Life Biosciences, an Albuquerque-based biotechnology firm. Despite his academic and professional obligations, Colin maintained an enthusiastic interest in physical fitness, especially through football, rugby, and weightlifting. Most importantly, Colin was a loving husband and father. His greatest happiness and deepest devotion dwelled in Pamela, his wife of sixteen years, and his sons, Alexander, Christopher, and Thomas. He is also survived by his mother, Virginia Derlet; his father, Patrick Buckley; his stepmother, Jill Buckley; two brothers, five sisters, and nine nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Heights First Church of the Nazarene, 8401 Paseo Del Norte NE, in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the UNM School of Medicine Scholarship Fund, / or to the charity of your choice. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333