Shannon Baldwin

Shannon K Baldwin (66) passed away on December 26, 2025. She was born February 3, 1959 to parents lrl and Carolyn Baldwin in Albuquerque New Mexico. She is survived by brother Lance Baldwin, Ruthie Baldwin (wife), Jerrod and Jesse Baldwin (nephews) and lifelong partner Rhea McDevitt.

Shannon graduated Sandia High School in 1977. As an accomplished rider, she attended Jockey school before choosing Surgical Tech school. She graduated with an Associate degree in 1979.
She began her career as a operating room surgical tech at UNM Hospital, where she continued her career for 36 years until her retirement in 2016. She precepted many medical students, and was legend for her shinanigans, practical jokes and colorful language. She had an infectious laugh, was loved and respected by her colleagues.

Shannon explored and excelled in many disciplines. Shannon was a passionate softball pitcher and enjoyed many tournament victories. That passion drove her to excel in all her hobbies such as poker where she would hold poker house parties with good friends and good food. She was a competitive tournament player. Shannon explored her artistic side with humorous collages. She loved gore and horror movies.

Shannon enjoyed golfing and camping. She was an avid angler, and could coax fish out of any stream or lake.

Shannon was raised with many exotic pets, including a monkey, armadillo, raccoon, an African grey parrot, which she taught some choice phrases. Shannon loved her horse and menagerie of ferrets, dogs, Burmese cats, rescues and chickens.

Shannon loved to garden and cook, hosting many meals with friends over wine.

Shannon lived life on her own terms, she was a kind and gentle soul. She will be deeply missed.