William L. "Mac" Machen

Age 95, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 11, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, La Ferne Machen; grandchildren, David Wiseman and wife, Caroline, Polly Stevens and husband, Scott, and Amy Wiseman; great-grandchildren, Jarred Moore and wife, Marie, Kyle Moore, David Robert Wiseman, Anne Stevens, Jennifer Stevens, and Zachary Stevens; and one great-great-grandson, Benjamin Moore. Mr. Machen was preceded in death by his daughter and son-in-law, Janie and David Wiseman. Mac served and retired from the United States Air Force. He also retired from the US Postal Service. He and La Ferne were former members of First Baptist Church of Albuquerque and current members of Highland Baptist Church. A service will be held, Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. Friends may visit FRENCH - University one hour prior to the service.