Keith Sutherland

Sutherland, Keith Keith Sutherland "Skeeter", passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born in San Angelo, Texas in 1947, but considers himself a native New Mexican. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1956 where Skeeter started third grade at Whittier Elementary, continued at Wilson Junior High School and then graduated from Highland High School. He attended New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs and Fort Lewis in Durango. He was a Master Electrician and was well respected in the construction industry. While thinking about Skeeter, we'll always remember his keen sense of humor, his infectious laugh, his jokes and quick wit. Skeeter loved NASCAR, Indy racing and horse racing. He is preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Ollie Sutherland and life time friend Gordy Smith. Keith leaves behind his son, Travis Sutherland and wonderful wife, Carol, his sister Sharon Byington (Lester), brothers Charles Sutherland and Larry Barryman (Jennifer), nieces and nephews DeeDee, Brian, Logan, Laci,Sean and Paul. He also had numerous friends and associates. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 4:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Service, Strong-Thorne Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800