Carla Ann Linam

Carla Ann Linam, 67, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 16, 1958, in Detroit, MI, and spent her career as an office manager and controller in the automotive retail industry. She was known for her love of gardening, hummingbirds, and turtles.

Carla is survived by her children, Curtis (Kathryn) and Amanda; six grandkitties; her brothers, Steven, David, and Jeffrey Kirkpatrick; her ex-husband, Michael Linam; and her cherished friend, Ellen Rich. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joyce Madeline Kirkpatrick and Twyman Donald Kirkpatrick.

In keeping with Carla’s wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sea Turtle Conservancy.