(Eli) Voil Lattin

(Eli) Voil Lattin 

Died 2024 

(Eli) Voil Lattin, 87, passed away on Jan. 7, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. 

He was born in Winslow, Ariz., to Eli Voil Lattin Sr. and Betty (Rubi). After his father’s death in a train accident when he was 12 years old, his mother moved the family to Albuquerque in 1949 where he attended Jefferson Junior High and Highland High School. He was very active in athletics and student government at Highland.  

While at UNM, he was also in the Air Force Reserve. He married Mary Legere in 1961 and they had two sons. That marriage ended and, in 1985, he married Shirlie Radosevich. Their blended family enjoyed weddings, Thanksgivings and numerous other wonderful celebrations. 

He loved each of his children and grandchildren and appreciated the relationships they had together. He especially enjoyed serenading them off-key for their birthdays. 

As a recognized architect, he had a passion for creating and constructing beautiful, unique homes and commercial buildings in Los Alamos and throughout the Southwest. He worked well into his early 80s and guided and encouraged many young construction professionals, enabling them to start their own successful companies. 

He met Shirlie through square dancing and together they enjoyed the friendships they made in their clubs. Remodeling his own homes, camping, traveling, square dancing and their church family at Valley Lutheran in Los Lunas were a cherished part of his life.  

Voil never met a stranger and made friends with all. Up until a few years ago, he participated in Tai Chi classes, and he was a favorite of all his “girlfriends” in class. Throughout his life and even until the very end, he was always creating, designing and exercising his imagination. He brought his work ethic and aesthetic to his art, his work and his family. His calm manner, strong devotion to family, and sense of humor are missed every day. 

He was preceded in death by his older brother, Paul.  

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Shirlie; younger brother, Vernon (Pat); two sons, Voil Jr. (Tracy) and David (LisaRae); and stepchildren, David (Karen) and Joyce (Paul); 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

The family would like to thank his many kind caregivers who have helped us keep him at home the last two years. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Valley Lutheran Church, “That Vision” fund. Donations can be sent to the church at PO Box 667, Los Lunas, 87031.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at Valley Lutheran Church, 3259 N.M. 47, Los Lunas.  

Arrangements by Noblin Funeral Home, Los Lunas.