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Paul Leo Austing

Paul Leo Austing

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Paul Leo Austing, 59, of Taos passed away on December 22, 2008. He was born on July 3, 1949 in Hamilton, Ohio. He graduated from Badin High School in 1969. He also attended Milwaukee Technical College receiving an applied science degree of the Culinary Arts in 1972.

Paul is survived by his wife, Linda, sister, Celine Burke (Dick), brothers, John (Margie), Don (Sue), nieces and nephews, Mark Burke, Angie, Nancy, Brian, Michelle, John and Jenny. Paul built, owned and operated the largest and tallest timber frame hotel in the United States. The Austing Haus hotel is located in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. He also built the Columbine Inn, another timber frame hotel in the Taos Ski Valley. Pauls culinary skills took him to seven different countries. He served as a council member of the Village of Taos Ski Valley for four years.

Memorial service was held on January 6, 2009 at St. James Episcopal Chruch in Taos. A gathering followed at the St. James Parish Hall.

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Name Paul Leo Austing
Date of Death December 22nd, 2008
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Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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John "radar" Raaf published a tribute .

Paul literally saved my life.

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Joe Meert published a tribute .

The University of Florida Field camp sends our sincere sympathy to Linda and Paul's family. For so many years, Paul opened his hotel to up and coming (and sometimes rowdy) geologists and kept us warm, fed and entertained. We will miss you Paul.

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Ruediger Grimm published a tribute .

In September of 2008 we had the chance to spend a week with Paul and Linda, we will always treasure the memories of that time. Paul made us one of his wonderful dinners and we spent hours talking about our adventures together. Paul was my student, my friend and my instructor (from real estate and plumbing to American life). I will always remember his great sense of humor and positive outlook. Thanks for the fond memories. Rest in peace.

Your friends,
Ruediger and Cathy

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Ken Jensen published a tribute .

great man,very determined,many memorable nights working in his dining room.Always looking for perfection in his food and accomadating his guests.Always doing things his special way!

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Harchuleta published a tribute .

Paul was a wonderful man. He was a great employer and friend. May he rest in peace now. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Know that has as gone to a better place without paid and suffering. Rest in peace my friend.

Helen & LeAnn Archuleta

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Tammy Martinkovic published a tribute .

My fondest memories are kept in my heart, thank-you Paul for being that one of a kind person and friend. You leave behind a great legacy.And to Linda, my friend since high school, all my prayers for you during this time. xoxo Tammy

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Arlene Martinez-Mondragon published a tribute .

Paul will truly be missed by many Taosenos and friends everywhere. I was blessed to have such a wonderful friend, for many years,and was also a "Snookams" in his world. I have many, many wonderful memories of a truly caring friend. Paul truly loved life, friends, and family. My love and prayers go out to Linda, whom he loved dearly. May you now rest, Paul, though I doubt you know how to slow down, even in Heaven.

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Rivera Family Staff published a tribute .

The staff at Rivera Family Mortuaries would like to offer our sincere condolences to Mrs. Austing and the family of Paul Austing.

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Anne Brenner published a tribute .

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Taos has truly lost a very special person - maybe Paul and my Dad are now snowplowing heaven together....

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Abby Martinez published a tribute .

My condoleces to all the family. I will always remember Paul with his big smile and laughing ways, all those years I worked at TSV. May you rest in peace now Paul, for your wok here on earth is done.

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Debbie Beall published a tribute .

Paul & I worked side by side for many years - we had such a good time running the hotel together & having many delightful experiences together. He was just like a brother to me & I will always remember his positive, up-beat outlook. He was such a great friend and so thoughtful and caring. It's heaven's turn to enjoy his presence - all of us here will truly miss him.

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Margie Urban published a tribute .

My heartfelt sympathies and love for Linda and family. We will miss you, Paul. Thank you for being such a good employer to me over the years. I will love you always.

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Bill & Jean Scheid published a tribute .

Paul was the nicest person we both met when we moved to Taos in 1996. He helped us in so many ways with our home life and business life. We will remember him cooking in our home and calling Jean "Snookums." He was more like a brother to Bill than a friend. We will miss him dearly. Our deepest thoughts and prayers for his lovely wife Linda are close and we know how much she will miss him. Linda was the light in Paul's life and we love her too and will always be there for her.
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Bill & Jean

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Nancy Mcwilliams published a tribute .

To Linda: Paul was a friend and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family

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