ALBERT SCHOOLCRAFT April 1, 1927 – March 29, 2021

Albert Schoolcraft was born April 1, 1927 in Albuquerque, NM and passed away March 29, 2021 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Albert enlisted in the Navy in 1945 and was honorably discharged in 1952. He worked as a vacuum leak detection specialist at the Los Alamos National Laboratory for 45 years and, after retiring, returned for another 15 years. Albert also taught others, participating in seminars across the country.

Albert took pride in having a manicured lawn and enjoyed planting flowers, trout fishing, reading and watching classic movies. Albert loved his chihuahuas, good Scotch, homemade tortillas, carne adovada and red chile enchiladas with the works!

Albert instilled an incredibly strong work ethic in his children and honesty was paramount in the home.

He was predeceased by his first wife Ruby, daughters Lorri and Carol (Dan McKinney), and his second wife Julieta.

He is survived by his children Aleta Buteau (Ric), Christopher Albert (Mary Ellen) and Marla Devany (Thomas); Ruby’s daughter. Six grandchildren: Jacquelyn Winkler (Michael), Kevin Schoolcraft, Ashleigh and Autumn Ray, Tad Devany (Alison) and Shannon Medina (Joey). Five great grandchildren also survived Albert, as well as his cousin Toni Harrison, friends in New Mexico and around the country. GODSPEED DAD, and catch some good trout in Heaven’s Eagle’s Nest!

The family wishes to thank the caring staff at The Retreat Villas and Gardens for their impeccable care of Albert.

A private interment will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.