This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Abeele, Vandenabeele, Van Coppenholle Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4455/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 25 June 2010 Willy Vanden Abeele, 78, died on June 21, 2010 in Las Cruces. Willy was born on August 17, 1931 in Renaix, Belgium to George Cyril Vandenabeele and Marie Jean Van Coppenholle. He is survived by his wife Catherine Redd Abeele of Las Cruces, NM a brother Raoul Vandenabeele and two nieces, Myriam and Danielle Vandenabeele all of Belgium. He earned a BS in Engineering in Belgium, a Masters Degree at the University of Tennessee and Ph.D.'s in Meteorology and Soil Science from Utah State University. He worked for Owens-Corning Fiberglass where he met and married Catherine Redd in 1966. After receiving his degrees he taught at Salisbury State College. Later he taught at California State University in Sacramento. He worked at NASA in Houston, at White Sands Missile Range, Los Alamos National Laboratory and while at Los Alamos he also taught at the University of New Mexico Branch and Northern New Mexico Community College. He retired from the State of New Mexico. The Abeeles' traveled widely. Even before they met, Willy was a traveler, traversing South America and even crossing the Sahara Desert on a camel, a mistake but an adventure nonetheless. Willy was an avid athlete, petanque player, lover of languages, books, and life. Willy has left his abundant and loyal friends a host of wonderful memories. Following his wishes, he will be cremated. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, please send donations in his name to Doctors without Borders. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.