John Albert Milligan

John Albert Milligan, 88, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, passed away on November 3, 2026.

John loved his family, snow skiing, and spending time with those he cared about most. Among the most cherished moments of his life were marrying the love of his life, Geraldine Chavez, in 1959, and welcoming each of their three children, John, Johanna, and Jeffrey Milligan.

John was proud of his career with the Albuquerque Fire Department, where he served with dedication and distinction, eventually retiring as a Captain. In addition to his firefighting career, he owned and operated a pest control company during his off-duty hours, demonstrating the strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit that defined his life.

He leaves behind a large and loving family, including his three children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He will be remembered for his devotion to family, his service to the community, his hard work, and the lasting impact he made on the lives of those who knew and loved him.

Those wishing to honor John's memory are encouraged to make a donation, in lieu of flowers, to the Albuquerque Fire Department Retirees Association, c/o Sam Trujillo, https://afdretirees.com/ or the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, https://giving.myamplify.io//app/giving/acch. Supporting these organizations would be a fitting tribute to John's lifelong dedication to helping others and strengthening his community.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date at FRENCH - University, Albuquerque, NM.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed.