Gary Richard Young

Passed away of natural causes on October 17, 2013 after a successful double lung transplant a year earlier. He was an avid fisherman and outdoors's man, which lead him to his passion of geology. Gary moved to Albuquerque in the 1960s with a sense of adventure and follow an innate curiosity for the local geology. He and his wife founded Southwestern Minerals a long time fixture on Central Avenue. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Olga Young and his children Gary Arthur and Angelia Maria Young. Gary leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years Priscilla Young. He also leaves behind his daughter and son-in-law Melisa and Michael Spaeth; grandchildren Jason Spaeth, David and Stephanie Young; and great-grandchildren Morgan and Grant Spaeth. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Joseph's Hospital Heart and Lung Transplant Center at 3110 North Central, Suite 135, Phoenix, AZ on behave of Gary R. Young. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas.