Lynda Holmes Mercado was born on December 21, 1943 in Glasgow Scotland. Lynda has been a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1979. She passed away with her loving family by her side, on Monday January 26, 2026.

She is preceded in death by her husband Rene O Mercado, Father Adrian Forestier, Mother Doris Schwabe, Stepfather Walter Schwabe, Uncle Geoffery Forestier, Aunt Hazel Forestier and Brother Roger Schwabe and sister in law Sally Schwabe. She is Survived by her Daughter Leslie Dampier, Daughter Felicia Carrington and spouse Michael Carrington, Son Rene O Mercado Jr Spouse Rita Mercado, Daughter Chanda Ford spouse Andrew Ford, Sister Jane Knox and family. Her seven Grandchildren, Justin Dampier, Matthew Dampier, Kamryn Jarrett, (Partner) Michel (Mykie) Bordes, Dominic Mercado, Daphne Mercado, Dean Ford, Noah Ford. And two Great Grandchildren Maison Dampier and Amarya Bordes. Adopted Children Stephanie Young, Steve Harris and sons, Tracy Nelson and Family.

Lynda graduated from Bellevue school of Nursing in New York City, NY. She went on to work diligently from the 1960’s until she retired in 2023, two months before her 80th Birthday. The hard work and dedication she showed to her chosen profession of Nursing is a feat we all can admire. When Lynda was not working, she loved to spend time with her pets, reading, gardening, traveling and most of all getting to spend quality time with her entire family. One of her many life’s pleasures was baking cookies and pies and hosting holiday dinners for all her friends and family.

We the Family would like to Thank Dr. Arthur Kaufman and all other Doctors, Nurses, PA’s and supporting staff at UNMH. They all worked so diligently to treat and care for her. We would also like to send a special Thank you to the staff at the Beehive facility that took great care of her with kindness and compassion, through the last two months of her life. Thank You

While Lynda’s life has ended here on Earth, her spirit and memory live on. We will always cherish and remember the times we shared. She will be greatly missed by everyone.