Vincent Kole

Vincent Kole, age 79, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 13, 2025. Vincent was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Tularosa, New Mexico. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Arts in Music Performance from the University of New Mexico. Vincent was proud to have served in the New Mexico National Guard during the Vietnam War. His career spanned 38 years of teaching band, orchestra, and mathematics in the Albuquerque Pubic Schools. In 1978 he met and married his wife Anne. Together, they shared 47 years of family life, music, Bible study, and traveling. Vince was a model railroad enthusiast and enjoyed sharing his hobby with his four beloved grandchildren. Vince is survived by his wife, Anne L. Kole, stepdaughter Linda Lean and husband Scott, stepson Steven Gish and wife Sharla, granddaughter Lindsey Lean Mashburn, and grandsons Austin Lean, Carson Gish, and Dayton Gish.

The family would like to thank those at Enchanted Living of New Mexico and High Desert Hospice who cared for Vince with extraordinary love and compassion. A memorial service will be held at a future date.