Marlin Thommes

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Marlin Thommes passed away March 24 at 9:30 pm surrounded by her family and a few close friends. A long-time Taos resident, she was well-known to many in the county not just for installing their mechanical systems and taking care of their plumbing but by her boundless guidance about how the system worked, sometimes more than they wanted to know. Marlin helped Bob Draper grow Phoenix Mechanical until she moved to Boulder Colorado in 1997 for a few years to help shepherd her partner's son through adolescence. Work and softball were her first loves. She and her partner moved back to Taos in 2003 after finishing her house in Des Montes and she finally fulfilled her dream by starting Ms. Mechanical. Scheduling made her crazy because she was constantly offering her efforts and expertise to all our plumbing emergencies. Marlin was a graduate of the U of C Berkeley, a world-class softball player, a fine skier and horsewoman, and could always find the hiding places of trout in quiet pools along the Rio Hondo and the Rio Grande. Memories and reminiscences from countless friends, relatives, and clients whose lives she touched flooded in during her illness to let her know how much she had inspired them or how often she'd made them laugh. She leaves, among the many in and around Taos who know her as Littlefish, her brother Jim Thommes and his wife Danielle of San Diego, their two adult children Michelle and Craig, her partner Carol Terry and son, Andy along with all her teammates at work and at play. Thank you Marlin for all your hard work. You will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be sent to Mtn Home Health Care Hospice , P. O. Box 2566, Taos, NM 87571

A service and feast to remember and celebrate her life was held at Marlin's home in Des Montes on March 29. 2008.

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Name Marlin Thommes
Date of Death March 24th, 2008
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home - Taos
Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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How I will miss you friend, a long time friend, in my heart you will always be remembered. God Bless you and heaven gates open for you.

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Arlene Martinez Mondragon published a tribute .

God places angels on earth, and Marlin was one of ours. Rudy, Joaquin, Ariana and myself were blessed to have her as a neighbor and very special friend for many years. We enjoyed many memorable times with her and her love will remain with us, as well as the community that loved her. Rest in Peace Marlin, you have now returned to your home. Watch over us and have some more great times with Rudy. I'm sure he was so happy to see you again. Our condolences go out to "All" her family.

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George And Beverly Chacon published a tribute .

My wife Beverly is related to her longtime neighbors Manuel and Evan Martinez. Beverly played softball with her team in the the eighties and later on more recently she taught me the finer points of care taking an in ground hot tub with great detail and care from her. My most recent contact with her was for some material and she finally told me of her illness with a great positive attitude so this came as a surprise. She was a very nice person and although we didn't know her on a personal level she was the kind of person that keeps people aware that this world is still a kind and caring place. Like she said about the passing of Manuel Martinez Sr. "they broke the mold when they made him" I think also applies to her. Our sincerest condolences to her family and close friends. God bless.

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Michael & Christine Terry published a tribute .

Our thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family at this time of loss. God bless you all.

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Natalie Martinez published a tribute .

Marlin was a special person who I've had the privilege of knowing. When I struggled on the ball field, she was always there with a word of two of wisdom and sometimes a kick in the butt to get my head back into the game. "Come on Nat, you can do it....watch the ball hit the bat!" To this day, I still remember those words and I find myself telling them to young ones at bat...those were the days I'll cherish. Thank you Marlin for everything you gave to the sport and here's to you my friend and teammate. Peace and love to you.....Play Ball!!!

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