Stuart Harding "Stu" Ferguson II

Stuart "Stu" Harding Ferguson II, age 68, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away July 5, 2014. Stu was born in Syracuse, NY, on April 22, 1946, to the late Stuart Harding Ferguson and Nancy Trice Smith Ferguson. He was raised in Ashland, OH, and he graduated from Ashland High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Washington and Lee University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University. Stu practiced as a Certified Public Accountant after moving to Albuquerque in 1975, and served as an accountant, controller, and chief financial officer during his career. He was a member of the business community in New Mexico for over 30 years. In addition to his accounting and finance roles, he taught classes in business and finance at the University of Phoenix. Stu was a First Lieutenant in the United States Army and served in Viet Nam. He was decorated for bravery in combat, earning a Bronze Star with a V device and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He was a proud veteran who remained involved with the Veterans of Foreign Wars throughout his adult life. Stu was also an avid Judo player and teacher. He served as Commissioner of the New Mexico State Judo Games in 2011. He won the national and world senior Judo championships in 2001. Stu is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ferguson. He is also survived by his three children, Michelle Wade, Stuart "Tug" Ferguson III, and Erin Myers, as well as twelve grandchildren. Stu will be laid to rest on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Stu's name to The Wounded Warrior Project. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400