Kay L. Duffin

Kay L. Duffin, DVM, of Albuquerque, NM. Daughter of John and Mabel Duffin. Born September 10, 1950 in Kingman, KS. Passed away January 17, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Dr Duffin received her MBA from Wichita State University and her DVM degree from Louisiana State University. She was a practicing veterinarian in Albuquerque since her graduation in 1994. Her primary love was with avian medicine, but her special care also included all small animals and exotics. Her last professional practice was with Cindy Houghton at VetCo clinics in Albuquerque. Preceded in death by parents and her brother , James. Survived by sisters, Patricia (Larry) Smith of Wichita, KS and Carolyn (Dennis) O'Keefe of Goddard, KS. Survivors also include niece Suzanne Neville and nephews Scott and Steve Smith, Dennis and Patrick O'Keefe, and Eric Duffin. Funeral services will be at St John XXlll Catholic Church , 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr NE, Albuquerque on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Internment of cremains at later date in Kingman, KS. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the bird sanctuary Project Perry , Inc. PO Box 1208. Louisa, VA 23093, or to NM Biopark Society, Avian Dept. 903 10th St SW Albuquerque, NM 87102. Arrangements entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. (505) 764-9663