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Carl E. Granfors

  • December 5, 2011
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“I love you Dad. ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Carl - Gallup, NM - Son

“For more than 25 years I called you Dad. I'm certain I knew you as well as I know my own father. I will always remember your kind wisdom. You will...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Steve Karr - Albuquerque, NM

“Stephanie, Carlos and I hope that you find peace in knowing how loved you are by your dad and how your love for him has been an inspiration to those...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Agnes Vallejos - Albuquerque, NM

“Stephanie, I want to express my sincere sympathy to you for the loss of your Dad. I always enjoyed his visits to the office to make his copies... ...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Gin Chappelle - Albuquerque, NM

“Well Carl, you will surely be missed. When I think of you, I think of the quiet man that when you did speak, people listened. Keep an eye on us...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Greg Gillogly - Albuquerque, NM

“Rest in peace. I knew you from Presbyterian and am saddened by your passing. May GOD keep your soul next to his right hand and may the angels keep...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Silvia - Albuquerqe, NM - Friend

“Hey pops - I have been calling you an "oak tree" because of your tall quiet strength and integrity, and a reference to our Michigan home. I will...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Stephanie Granfors - NM

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences. ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Shelia Hocker - Albuquerque, NM


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GRANFORS - Carl E. Granfors, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1985, died Monday, December 5, 2011. He was born in Pontiac, MI on July 9, 1920. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vera; children, Melanie (James Ito), Carl and Stephanie; and grandchildren, January Newland, Autumn Waite (Joshua), and Cody G. Karr. During WWII, Carl served in the U.S. Army as a Major stationed in England where he met and married Vera. Upon his return to the United States, he began his career with General Motors Truck and Coach as an Electrical Engineer in Pontiac, MI. Shortly after retiring after 37 years with GM, Carl and Vera moved to Albuquerque. Carl enjoyed spending his time with his family. Friends may visit French - Wyoming Chapel Friday, December 9, 2011 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity "Land Legacy" Fund, P.O. Box 8353, Albuquerque, NM 87198.