The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation - Memorials & Celebrations, Contribute, Tax-deductible

Recognize someone you love or a person who made a difference in your life. Give a donation in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone you admire and they or their family will receive a personal note from us letting them know about your generous gift. You’ll find 2024 Celebrations & Memorials noted below, along with the listings of gifts from previous years.

2024 Celebrations & Memorials

The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Library Staff - I love and appreciate the staff at the library.
- David Rubin
In honor of APLF - Thank you for all you do.
- Sheila Hofstedt
APLF - Thank you for all you do for ABC Libraries.
- Madelynne Johnson
In memory of Wayne Bower
- Alice Baca
- Gil and Julia Clarke
- Julie Denning
In honor of Brownie's second homecoming anniversary
- Justin Wu
In honor of my branch library, the Cherry Hills Library. Keep up the good work!
- Susan Elliott-Stahl
in honor of Julia Clarke
- Laurance & Lex duPont
In fond memory of Miss Cornell who opened the world of books for me
- Jo Martin
In memory of my Mom, Juanita Duran, who loved reading
- Irene Smith
Excelsior!
- Khiem Le
In memory of Dr. Robert M. Fleming
- Anonymous
- Diane Fleming
- Michael and Judy Muldawer
In honor of Judy Gibbon
- John Gibbon
In honor of Julia Grimes and Jeff Baker's 50th wedding anniversary
- Susan and Sam Keith
In memory of Eleanor Kelly Haugh. She loved words, books and sharing them with her students and friends.
- Judy Gibbon
In memory of Pete Henne who found sanctuary in the library. Thanks from his Mom.
- Amy Henne
In memory of my amazing Aunt Mary Marlin Hunt. You will be greatly missed.
- Dale Braun
With thanks for Interlibrary Loan programs and the Cherry Hills Writing Group members and staff facilitators
- Sharon Colby
In memory of Kathy Keller
- Mary Anderson
- Judy and Stephen Chreist
- Chris and Kenneth Martin
- Brenda and Richard Morgan
- Linda Kay Thorne
- Karen Keller Williams
Our family loves the library!!
- Emma Claire Collier
In appreciation of the Los Griegos Library and the wonderful staff
- Deborah Marcelja
With sincere gratitude to and in honor of Dr. Judy Ma: gracious teacher, humble academic, and generous friend
- Daniel DeFazio
In memory of Sandy Masson
- Alice Baca
- Julia and Gil Clarke
In memory of Albert Narath, 1933-2023
- Shanna Narath and family
The Public Library - I'm always grateful for our libraries & everything they offer. “Libraries are boats, And the books are life jackets. Without them we'll drown." Always read something that will make you look good, if you die in the middle of it.
- Lorna McGlone
The Public Library - Thank you for the many programs and services you provide
- Judith Wanhala
For the love of reading and learning
- Sara Matlock
In honor of Mary and Joe Sabatini
- Gloria Baca
In honor of Dean Smith and his retirement as Library Director. Thank you for your years of service and your commitment to making our library system strong.
- Amy Henne
In loving memory of Jackson Stromberg from rosenclaire
- Claire Alison Gavronsky
Taylor Ranch - I love the library and get all my books at Taylor Ranch
- Brenda Broussard
In memory of Peter Weinreb, a lifelong learner
- Pat and Dan Newman
In support of wonderful initiatives such as Beginning Birding
- Jennifer Starr
Thank you for all your work!
- Lee Stapp

2023 Celebrations & Memorials

In honor of the the Albuquerque Business First Editorial Team
- Meagan Nichols
In appreciation of APLF
- Madelynne Johnson
In celebration of Jeffrey Baker’s birthday
- From his family: Noah, Rafi, Quinn, Rosie, Sam, Vanessa, Eric, Matt, and Courtney
With fond memories of Melissa Carlisle
- Beth Cameron
In memory of Carmen Chavez, an avid reader
- Myra Harmer
In appreciation for the staff at the Cherry Hills Library
- Susan Elliott-Stahl
In appreciation of the East Mountain Library
- Barbara Sanders
In honor of Nicole Finch
- Samuel Finch
In memory of Robert Fleming
- Diane Fleming
In honor of Judy Gibbon
- John Gibbon
In celebration of Julia Grimes' birthday
- From her family: Rafi, Quinn, Noah, Rose, Sam, Vanessa, Eric, Matt, and Courtney
In memory of Peter Henne, who loved the library
- Amy Henne
In honor of Jon and Ellin Hewes' 50th wedding anniversary
- Jeff and Julia Baker
In memory of Elizabeth Anne Josey
- John Buhr
- Mary Ann Hatchitt
- Anaclaire Hunter
- Peggy Hurley
- Robert and Margaret Ann Parker
- Dennis Pedersen
In memory of Geraldine Keating
- Patrick and Connie Ryan
In memory of Jeanette Krumpotick
- Jane Krumpotik
In appreciation of the Library System
- Mary Gallegos
In memory of Lora Lloyd
- Harlan, Elizabeth and Mark Meyer
- Laura and Mark Spaniel
- Christine Stansbrough Wagnon
In memory of Bea Lopez
- The Albuquerque Newcomers’ Book Club
In appreciation of the Los Griegos Library and Staff
- Jon Driskell
- Deborah Marcelja
In celebration of Mama's love of reading
- Irene Smith
In honor of Allen and Amy Parkman's 50th wedding anniversary
- Jeff and Julia Baker
In memory of Roger Pearson
- Marjorie Pearson
In appreciation for our public library system
- In Appreciation for our public library system
In honor of Thea Evangeline Scott and Reid Sinclair Scott
- Jane Scott
In memory of James L. Thorson, a great friend of libraries
- Russ Davidson
In honor of Susan and Norm Weiss for their dedication to reading and helping others
- Karen Pound

2022 Celebrations & Memorials

In memory of Carl Apodaca
- Gil and Julia Clarke
- Chuck and Judy Gibbon
- Jeff Baker & Julia Grimes
In loving memory of our son-in-law, Carl Apodaca
- Rayme Romanik and Allan Boyar
In loving memory of Natalie Ashanin
- Lydia Ashanin
- Patricia Nelson
In celebration of Terry and Linda Buss
- Sue Houser
In appreciation of the Cherry Hills Library staff
- Mary Kelly
- Michele Rost
In appreciation of the Cherry Hills Library staff for their hard work and their care for readers
- Teresa Civello
In celebration of Courtney's Birthday
- Alan Landers
In memory of Suzanne DuBroff
- Gil and Julia Clarke
- Richard and Janet DuBroff
- Stephen Kurtenbach
- The family of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Nguyen
- Dan and Norma Rice
- Bill and Susan Saathoff
- Peter and Sandra Stern
In memory of Anna Mae Duggan
- Michael Holcomb
In honor of Judy Gibbon
- John Gibbon
In memory of Peter Henne, who loved the library
- Amy Henne
In memory of Carol Joiner — avid reader and life-long supporter of libraries
- Russ Davidson and Revathi A-Davidson
In memory of Elizabeth Anne Josey
- John Buhr
- Mary Ann Hatchett
- Anaclaire Hunter
- Peggy Hurley
- Dennis Pedersen
In memory of Geraldine Keating
- William and Marcia Annan
- Douglas A. Samuelson
- Marvin and Allyssa Schulz
In memory of Jerry Lane
- Edward Ripp
In appreciation of the Library System
- Suzanne Marks
- Riann Martinez
- Judith Wanhala
In appreciation of the Los Griegos Library staff and Rhondaʼs outstanding artwork
- Irvin D. Longenbaugh
In memory of James Martin
- Kaye Martin
In memory of Jane McDonald
- Kathleen Luger
In honor of Richard Miller, who has visited every Albuquerque Public Library location this year!
- Simon Miller
In memory of Avelina C. Muller & Carlos B. Muller — They are irreplaceable
- Monica Muller
In memory of Uncle Neilson, a person who loved books and loved to read
- Bruce and Peggy Smith
In loving memory of Lynn B. Olsson
- Kathleen Rafferty
In memory of Roger Pearson
- Marjorie Pearson
In memory of Deborah Reichman
- Kelsey and Catie
In honor of Joe and Mary Sabatini's 50th Anniversary
- Gloria Bach
In honor of Sandy
- Lindy Berry
In memory of Carol Smith
- Julia Clarke
In memory of Mark Steele
- Susan Fox
In honor of the Tony Hillerman Library Staff
- Margaret Batsel
In loving memory of Katherine Tyner
- Craig Tyner
In memory of Sarah Weaver
- Gil and Julia Clarke
- Chuck and Judy Gibbon
In memory of Charles Yahne
- Carolina Yahne

2021 Celebrations & Memorials

In memory of an Avid Reader
- Susan Clark
In memory of Patrick J. Baca
- Mary Elizabeth Baca
In honor of our three grandsons: Noah Baker, Rafi Bernstein and Quinn Bernstein
- Julia Grimes and Jeff Baker
In memory of Josephine "Josie" Bencomo
- Alice Baca
In memory of Jane Blanshard
- Clemency B. Wings
In honor of My Favorite Bookworm's 39th Birthday
- Courtney Baxter
In memory of CPT Thomas J. Casey
- Anonymous
In memory of Bev Miles Chapman
- Ruth Burstrom
- Judy and Charles Gilman
In honor of the Cherry Hills Library Staff
- Michele Rost
In honor of Julia Clarke (in gratitude for her service)
- Brenda Dawson
- Sarah Kotchian
In honor of Jim Collie
- Leanne Yanabu
In honor of the East Mountain Library Staff
- Charlene Bond
- Jill Hankins
In honor of the Ernie Pyle Staff
- Stephanie Fuchs
- Jennifer Starr and Eugene Lesser
In memory of Robert Fleming
- Nancy Adam
- Ruth Burstrom
- Gail Chynoweth
- Henry and Jan Davis
- Peter J. Feibelman
- Diane Fleming
- Suzanne Freeman
- Kathy Hoover
- Pam and Tony Meyers
- Merri Rudd
- Michael and Shari Siegel
- Harry and Marilyn Thurlo
- Michael and Margaret Tompsett
In honor of Judy Gibbon
- John Gibbon
In honor of Julia Grimesʼ Dedication
- Karen Taylor
In memory of Jeannie Hall
- Carolyn Peterson
In memory of Peter Henne
- Amy Henne
In memory of Patricia Hill
- Tara Byers
In honor of Joyce Hyinkʼs 89th Birthday
- Kathy Harper
In appreciation of the Juan Tabo Library Staff
- Joel Casman
In honor of Barb Kuttler
- Gail Kaplan
In honor and appreciation of the Library System
- The Baiardo Family
- Susan Broidy
- Doug Madison and Wilhelmena Haynes
- Madelynne Johnson
- Nancy Pace
- Alison Riley
- Lynette Rose
- Katherine Speilmann
- John Washburn
- Robert White
In honor and gratitude of Ms. Lizzy at Ernie Pyle for her dedication to story time for children
- Lillian Greenawald
In memory of Brian J. Lewis
- Joe and Veronica Lewis
In honor of the one of a kind librarian who made the purple dragon (and many other wonderful creations) at the Los Griegos Library
- Dwayne Longenbaugh
In memory of my parents, Emma & Norman Lyon, who loved to read
- S.J. Lyon
In memory of John P. Mahon
- Robert Upshaw
In memory of Lloyd Hartley Martin
- Linda Bay Chu and Dahlon Chu
In memory of Jane Fahey McDonald
- Kathleen Luger
In memory of Helen McKee
- Janet Saiers
- Los Amapolas Garden Club
In memory of Anne McRedmond
- Laura Niel
In memory of Roger and Candice Pearson
- Marjorie Pearson
In memory of Veronica Reed
- Leroy Lehr
In memory of Barbara Rosen
- Kathleen Luger
In honor of Joan Spicci Saberhagen and her love of books and libraries!
- Eric, Kari and the Montana crew
In memory of Jim Sullenberger
- Alice Baca and Gil and Julia Clarke
In honor of their grandson Remsen Orion Switz
- Betty Jo Switz and Gary Cooper
In honor of the Tony Hillerman Library Staff
- Paul Laub
In honor of the Villa Family
- Jane Villa
In memory of Philip “Flip” Welsh
- Courtney Angermeier
In memory of William C. Winkler
- Heather Gallegos-Rex

2020 Celebrations & Memorials

In memory of Robert Fleming
- Bryan and Janice Beck
- Hugh and Margaret Bell
- Susan Buffum
- Mickey S. Carter
- Lance and Kathy Chilton
- Marilyn Chynoweth
- Gil and Julia Clarke
- Christine Clemens
- Ravenel Curry III
- Marjorie Cypress & Philip Jameson
- Lauren Edgerton
- Lynne Edgerton
- Barbara Fay
- Peter and Lori Feibelman
- Chuck and Judy Gibbon
- Ronald Gibbs
- Charles and Judy Gilman
- Ron and Roberta Glaser
- Richard and Ann Gonzales
- Patrick and Julia Gore
- Jeff Baker and Julia Grimes
- Cary and Vivien Hardy
- Lee Hilton
- Vera Hough
- Janice Kapferer
- Jon Kaplan
- Elizabeth Kubie
- Joel and Dotty Kuhn
- Paul Kurtz
- David and Susan Lang
- Sidney and Donna Law
- Michael and Mina Jo Linver
- Donna Lockridge
- Mark Lee and Julia W. Hsu
- Kathleen Main
- Christa Manning
- Frank Merrick
- Robert and Sharon Munger
- Chris and Renee Patton
- Marge Petersen
- Julia Phillips
- Nancy Plaxico
- David and Mary Proctor
- Rayme Romanik
- John and Janice Roper
- Patricia Rosenak
- Joe and Susan Salsberry
- Laurel and Bob Shaw
- Theo Siegrist
- Jerry and Carolyn Simmons
- Paul Smit
- Matthew Smith
- Stephen Spitz and Lynn Schibeci
- Bruce and Carol St John
- Mary Starun
- Roger and Joanne Sternberg
- Arthur Stuart
- Douglas Thiesen
- Robert Guerin Thompson
- Jim and Kyra Todd
- J. Pace Vandevender
- Mark Wakefield and Mary Owens
- Philip and Betty Weber
- Peter and Kathryn Weidener
- Bruce and Lorna Wiggins
- Bill and Maria (Roo) Zimmer
In memory of Marina Maestas
- Julia Clarke
In honor of Judy Gibbon
- John Gibbon
In honor of Rayme Romanik
- Peggy Boyar
In memory of Peter Henne
- Amy Henne
In honor of Joan Spicci Saberhagen
- Eric Saberhagen and the Montana Crew
In memory of Thomas and Rachel Hardin
- Roger and Ann Porter

2019 Celebrations & Memorials

James Hartley In memory of Dolores Hartley
Lori King In memory of Charlie Painter
Rob Mahon’s Class at Hoffmantown Church In memory of Glenda Edwards
T.W. Edwards and Mrs. W. Hicks In memory of Glenda Edwards
Susan and Sam Keith In memory of Louise Grimes
Julia Grimes and Jeff Baker In memory of Louise Grimes
Alexis and Laurance duPont In honor of Julia Clarke
John Gibbon In honor of Judy Gibbon

2018 Celebrations & Memorials

Chuck & Judy Gibbon In memory of Mary Callahan
Julia Clarke In memory of Maeallen Form
Alice Baca In memory of Peggy Plumbe
Alice Baca In memory of Suzy Sultemeier
Julie Denning In memory of Suzy Sultemeier
Patricia Haber In memory of Suzy Sultemeier
Alice Baca In memory of Karen Crespin
Julia Clarke In memory of Karen Crespin
John Gibbon In honor of Judy Gibbon

Giving for the Future

The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation (APLF) is the nonprofit designated to receive bequests and other planned gifts to benefit the Public Library, Albuquerque & Bernalillo County. Naming APLF as a beneficiary will enable you to support your public library system into the future, and, in some instances, receive tax benefits.*

The simplest way to make a planned gift is to name APLF in your will or trust. Here is an example of wording that might be used to designate a fixed sum or percentage of your assets to The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation.

“I give to The Albuquerque Public Library Foundation. Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit corporation, PO Box 25792, Albuquerque, NM 87125 (Federal Tax I.D. # 45-2688338), the amount of $ ______ or _____ % of the residue of my estate for purposes deemed appropriate by the APLF Board of Directors."

Gifts to the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation (APLF) do not fund basic library operations. Instead, we work closely with the Library Director to determine where private funding will expand and enhance the library’s work, helping the library offer services and programs and undertake building enhancements that might not be possible otherwise.

*Please seek advice from your financial advisor, lawyer or tax professional. For more detailed information, please refer to the APLF Gift Acceptance Policy.

Celebrations & Memorials — A Gift of Love