Age 96, passed away December 8, 2013 at the VA hospital in Albuquerque. He was a WWII veteran and POW in Romania. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Evelyn; sons, Scott Courtin of Austin, TX, Craig Courtin of Foster City, CA and Geoffrey Courtin of Albuquerque. Memorial services are pending with burial taking place in 2014 at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the nurses and staff on the 4th floor of the VA hospital and the POW group.