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Murray L. Crosse, Jr.

September 9, 1935 — June 15, 2019

Murray L. Crosse, Jr., a long-time resident of Albuquerque and retired employee of the State of New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, June 15, 2019.

Murray is survived by his son, Kevin Crosse and wife, Laura Crosse of Scottsdale, AZ; daughter, Kim Michalk of Dalian, China; six grandchildren; brother, Charles Crosse and wife, Lisa Crosse of Aurora, CO; sister, Juin Adams of Blowing Rock, NC; and many loving nieces, nephews, and countless friends. Murray was preceded in death by his parents and beloved wife, Margaret Anne Crosse.

Murray served in the Navy, earned a BA from UNM, and then worked for the State of NM, with his longest tenure as an adjudicator for DDU. He was a man with many diverse interests and passions, most notably a lifelong commitment to physical fitness, an avid scrabble player, independent, determined to be himself, one who loved life and loved others.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH – Wyoming. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 6, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at St. John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE. Interment will take place at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

In recognition of Murray’s lifelong enjoyment of classical music, the family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to KHFM Community Partners

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

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Saturday, July 6, 2019

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