Deceased Alumni

A quote from the 1933 Bronco about a cadet, George O. Speer 1933 JC, who was killed in a Polo Game, is appropriate at this ceremony.

BUT IF THEY ARE GONE FROM OUR RANKS, 
WE KEEP THEM ON OUR ROSTER,
AS VALUES ONCE INTIMATELY KNOWN
AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RECOLLECTIONS
AND IN OUR HEARTS.
THEY WILL REMAIN FOREVER YOUNG.

1980

Bell, William M. S. 1980 JC ~ 16-Mar-2010, 50, died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at his home in Riverside. Born in Munich, Germany, on February 27, 1960, Mr. Bell lived in Riverside for 35 years. He was CEO of Redcloak Enterprises, Inc. In Riverside. Mr. Bell graduated from Poly High School in 1978 and then earned a bachelor’s degree from New Mexico Military Institute in 1980. He then served his country in the U.S. Army as a Company Commander in the 26th Infantry Division in Germany. He was a Knight Templar, a member of the Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, Grand Preceptory of North America. He donated much of his time to charity and was active in animal rescue. He enjoyed and played many sports, including tennis, basketball, swimming, football and golf. He is survived by his parents, Colonel (Ret) William H. And Suzanne S. Bell of Riverside; sisters, Suzanne (Javier) Bell de Garcia of Long Beach and Kathleen (Richard) Bell-Conine of Zebulon, NC; godson and nephew, Alexander Garcia Bell of Long Beach; uncles, Francis (Charlotte) Shanahan of Ft. Pierce, FL, and Daniel (Virginia) Shanahan of Carlsbad; several cousins and his beloved Cocker Spaniel companion, Precious.
Cox, (Watson) Virginia D. 1980 JC ~ 24-Mar-2019
Driskill, Matthew S. 1980 HS ~ 03-Aug-2011  49, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at his beloved KOA Campground in the shadow of Devils Tower. He was born Dec. 31, 1961, in Belle Fourche, SD, to Jesse T. And Ellen (Horton) Driskill. Matt attended school in Belle Fourche through fourth grade when his family moved to the Campstool Ranch at Devils Tower in 1972 and he transferred to Hulett School. He graduated from high school at the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) in Roswell. Matt attended Sheridan College and served 10 years active duty in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Wyoming Air National Guard. He served in the Persian Gulf War and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. In 1985, Matt married Brenda Clark and to this union, a daughter, Cheney, was born. Matt returned to Devils Tower in 1996 and began working with his mother at the Devils Tower KOA. On Feb. 14, 1999, he married the love of his life, Kathi Johnson, and together they operated the Devils Tower KOA for the past 12 years. The KOA recently received their 30-year award, which Matt was extremely proud of. In 2004, Matt and Kathi were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Jessee Loring, whom he loved very much. Matt enjoyed roping, hunting, golfing and an occasional poker game. He was well known for his cooking and catering skills. Matt was a member of the American Legion Roy Montgomery Post 80, Half Fast Roping Club, Devils Tower Tourism Association, Crook County Promotion Board and the Wyoming Tourism Board. Matt is survived by his wife, Kathi; daughters, Cheney of Edgemont, SD, and Jessee of Hulett; grandson, Dominick; father, J. “Jesse” T. Driskill 1950 HS; grandfather, Pete Smith of Sand Creek; Aunt Dorothy (Rondy) Dike of Bowen Island, Canada; brothers, Jesse K. “Tobe” (Peggy) Driskill of Rio Rico, Ariz., and William Ogden (Zannie) Driskill of Devils Tower; in-laws, Don (Terri) Johnson of Hulett; brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, JR (Bobbi) Butler of Hulett; nieces and nephews, Andrea, Katerie and Lincoln Driskill of Devils Tower, and Austin, Dawson and Dalton Butler of Hulett; as well as numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen and his grandparents. Matt was a wonderful husband, father and friend who will be greatly missed.
Durazo, Joseph R. 1980 HS
Earp, Patrick J. 1980 HS ~ 28-Feb-2012
Erdmann, Carl M. 1980 JC ~ 21-Jul-2004
Flack, Gregory T. 1980 HS
Flood, Gregory B. 1980 JC ~ 26-Jun-2007
Fox, Charles D. 1980 HS ~ 02-Jun-2004
Gorman, Alfred Bailey, Jr. 1980 HS ~ 17-Aug-2009
Grinnell, Philip A. 1980 JC ~ 09-Oct-2013 53, of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., formerly of Middlesex, N.J. passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013, after sustaining severe injuries during Superstorm Sandy. Philip was born in Florida and spent a majority of his life in Middlesex Borough, N.J. He graduated from Middlesex High School, New Mexico Military Institute, and Old Dominion University. He honorably served as a U.S. Army combat engineer at Fort Benning, Ga., and rose to the rank of captain. Thereafter, he worked as a pharmaceutical representative for several major drug companies, recently for Cegidum SK&A as a management consultant. He was an ordained minister and certified hypnotist. Philip loved music, especially Bob Dylan, Elvis, and Johnny Cash. Philip had a great sense of humor, was an avid fisherman, cherished the moments spent with his grandchildren, and lived life to its fullest, but will always be remembered most for his love of his family and endless generosity; from paying for funeral expenses of friends to filling the void while his brother was deployed four times to Iraq. After an 11 month battle well fought by Superman – Philip is now resting peacefully. Philip was the beloved husband of Maia Makaridze-Grinnell; loving son of Sheila Grinnell; devoted father to Ashley and Sheila Grinnell, of Jacksonville, Fla.; cherished grandfather to Christian, Gage, and Faith; dear brother to Chuck Grinnell, of Ortley Beach, N.J., Cheryl Grinnell-Tarbous and husband, Richard, of Middlesex, Lisa Ziomek and husband, Joe, of Middlesex; and adored uncle to Charles, Richard, Melissa, Jessica, Joseph, John, Steven, Megan, and Morgan. He was predeceased by his father, Philip Murray Grinnell. Philip will always be dearly loved by his family and friends. His incredible smile will be sorely missed. May he rest always in peace and in our hearts for he will always be remembered as being there for us during both the good and difficult times.
Hansen, Daniel Laurence 1980 JC ~ 20-Apr-2016 45, Of Olivehurst, Ca, Passed Away On April 20, 2016 And Was Tragically Taken From His Family And Friends In A Motorcycle Accident While Commuting To Work. He Was Born On May 5, 1970 In Newport Beach, Ca. He Worked For The Sacramento Truck Center As A Diesel Mechanic For 14 Years. He Resided In The Yuba/Sutter Counties Since 1999. He Is Survived By His Wife Sarah Ann Lowe Hansen Of Olivehurst Ca; His Children, Jennifer Gabriele Katharina Hansen And Jessica Margaret Arlene Hansen Of Algoma, Wi, Deborah Laura Hansen, Isabel Reese Hansen, And Peyton Orion Hansen Of Olivehurst, Ca; His Mother Lilly Hansen Williams And Stepfather Billy Williams Of Clovis, Nm; His Siblings, David Joseph Hansen Of Bumpass, Va, April Terese Hansen Of Marysville, Ca, And Julianna Mitchell Of San Angelo, Tx. He Was Preceded In Death By His Father Laurence Richard Hansen Of Clovis, Nm. He Joined The Army In 1989 And Served For Three And A Half Years. In Closing, Dan Will Be Remembered As A Loving Devoted Father, Brother, Son And Friend. He Was Adored And Respected By Many And We Will Truly Miss Him, And His Love Of The Raiders And Passion Of Exploring The World With His Motorcycle And Buddies. May He Rest In Peace.
Hollis, James M. 1980 JC ~ 15-Jul-1998
Houtman, Armando 1978 HS- 1980 JC ~ 16 Jun-2018: 58 peacefully passed away on June 17th, 2018. His passing was on a Sunday morning; at home after watching a landmark world cup soccer game.  His beloved team from Mexico, underdogs, beat Germany.  His death was from complications of kidney disease which he had managed to battle over 15 years.  Armando grew up in Santa Fe, NM, and attended NMMI as a HS junior and graduated in 1978.  He continued his education at NMMI attending junior college. He later attended University of New Mexico and New Mexico State and earned a degree in accounting.  Armando returned to Santa Fe to work with his father, Dirk Houtman.  A few years later in Santa Fe, Armando owned his own business performing tax preparation, accounting and book keeping.  He was well known and treasured by his employees and clients.  While in Santa Fe, Armando raised two sons that mirrored his kindness, ethics and caring attitude.  He was extremely proud of his sons.  Armando often spoke of the life lessons learned at NMMI and the many friendships he developed while in Roswell.   Armando inspired his younger brother, Troy Houtman to attend NMMI.  It is easy to say that NMMI was a part of his family.  He will be more than dearly missed by family, friends and cadets.
Hubbard, Brett C. 1980 HS ~ 12-Jun-2016 Our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle and brother, Brett Charles Hubbard, passed away quietly in his Prescott home on Sunday, June 12th, 2016. He was born on April 7th, 1962 to Russell and Elaine Hubbard in Denver, Colorado. He attended high school at the New Mexico Military Institute and graduated in 1980. As time progressed, Brett attended college and used his knowledge to become an asset in the Mining Industry around the world, and later built several beautiful homes for his loved ones in Prescott, AZ. Amongst his years of dedicated, hard work, Brett met his loving wife, Tracy Hubbard. Brett and Tracy were married on August 1st, 1992. Together they raised a loving family and had numerous memorable years together. As a family, they experienced many enjoyable times together whether it be in the comfort of their own home, or on incredible vacations around the world. Brett enjoyed working hard and never backed down from a challenge. He was a very caring person and people who knew him, confided in his wisdom and guidance. Brett is loved by many and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his parents Russell (Elaine) Hubbard, siblings Mike (Laurie) Hubbard, Debbie (Steve) Dimmer, Todd Hubbard, wife Tracy Hubbard, children Tiffany (Lynn) Thomas, Tya Jackson, Bree Hubbard, and by many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
Huntley, William B. 1980 HS ~ 11-Nov-2016, 54, of Chickasha, was born on May 14, 1962, in Russellville, Arkansas, the son of bill Huntley and Deanna Faris Conrad. He passed from this life on Friday, November 11, 2016 at his home in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He married Pam White in 1987 and together they had two children, Matt and Josh.  Brent’s early education was in Little Rock, Arkansas until the family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1972. He attended New Mexico military institute, Roswell, New Mexico, where he was on the dean’s honor list. He graduated El Dorado high school in Albuquerque in 1980. He was a fabricator of marble and granite in Albuquerque, where he received recognition and awards for outstanding work. He then took his trade to Pagosa Springs, Colorado and Glenwood springs, Colorado. He moved to Chickasha in 2009. He attended central Assembly of God Church whose members wrapped him in prayer throughout his sickness and where he will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his two sons; Matt and Liz Weigel of Thornton, Colorado, Josh and Mallery Huntley of Grants, New Mexico; three grandchildren; Haley and Rachel Weigel, Josh Huntley, Jr.; parents Bill Huntley of Austin, Colorado, Deanna and Joe Conrad of Chickasha; brother Chris and Diane Huntley of Albuquerque; niece Tara Huntley of Satsuma, Alabama; Uncle Ken and Linda Faris of Overland Park, Kansas; Aunt Beth Schenk of Chickasha; step-sister Lori Conrad Inman of North Carolina and step-brother Jay Conrad of South Carolina; and numerous cousins and friends.
Jones, John R. 1980 HS – 03-Jun-2011
Judkins, Carlos D. 1980 JC ~ 29-Mar-2018 was born May 3, 1960, to Lillian and Proveb Henry (June) Judkins in Ft. Lee Military Hospital. On Thursday March 29, 2018, Carlos departed this life in VCU Hospital. He was a 1978 Graduate of Denbigh High School. At an early age he became a member of First Baptist Church Dendron. He attended New Mexico Military Institute from 1978-1980 then finished his educational career at Virginia Union University. Carlos as he was affectionately known had a talent and love of Basketball. Carlos leaves to cherish precious memories two daughters Sydney Judkins; grandsons Jet and Maverick and Shelby Judkins; mother of his children, Robin Judkins; mother Lillian Judkins; father Proveb Henry (June) Judkins; sister, Carmen Denise; aunt, Julia Bailey. A host of cousins, and close friends.
Lian, Douglas J. 1980 JC ~ 24-Jul-2007
Lorenzen, Andrew R. 1980 HS ~ 15-Jul-2015 was born in Albuquerque, NM to Mercedes and Bernhardt Lorenzen. He passed away surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer on Friday, July 15, 2016. He was 53 years old. Andrew was preceded in death by his father, Bernhardt Lorenzen. He is survived by his mother, Mercedes Lorenzen; daughter, Jerika Lorenzen; son, Jheridan Lorenzen; their mother, Brenda Leslie; granddaughter, Aryah Lopez Lorenzen; sister and brother-in-law, Melissa and Chris Hilleary; brother and sister-in-law, Lorenz and Colleen Lorenzen from Baltimore, MD; a niece, three nephews and many special and dear friends.
Marshall, Peter A. 1980 JC ~ 10-Jun-1998
Mathis, Joel C. 1980 HS ~ 15-Jan-2002
Montoya, A. Jeffery 1980 HS
Nelson, Steven D. 1980 HS
Orozco, Beatriz E. 1980 JC ~ 19-Nov-2015 was born Oct. 5, 1959; she was a good daughter, sister and awesome aunt to three adorable, rambunctious nieces. She would lead an exemplary life of devotion to faith and family. Beatriz, or Beat, as she was affectionately known, was the first and favorite of seven mexican-American children from Juan and Maria de los Angeles Orozco. As the first born she became her mom’s little helper, assisting in cleaning, feeding and supervising the large brood of siblings. Because of her closeness to her mother, she would be the best at making gourmet dishes, at speaking fluent Spanish (her mother’s first language), and in being the wisest of them all. She graduated from high school at St. Mary’s Academy in Navoo, Il., was nominated for the Military Academy at West Point, New York and graduated from New Mexico Military Institute. Her dream to pursue a field as an architect would be sidetracked after her mother became disabled and severely ill. Physicians would bestow upon her the title of honorary doctor because of her significant contribution to her mother’s long-term care. In between she took great joy in caring for and playing with her nieces. After her mother passed away she was there to assist her father in his declining health. But soon, she would need to care for herself after being diagnosed with kidney failure and put on dialysis as her mother was before her. And like her mother, she would succumb to the disease. Man measures success in terms of power and wealth, but for those seeking a place in heaven, it is based on love, faith and sacrifice and by that measure she has earned her placement among the greatest of saints. Few ever come as close to repaying ones parents for all their love and sacrifices as she did. The family requests prayers for her eternal soul. She is survived by her father (Juan f. Orozco), six siblings (Juan C., Ruth, Mary, Gloria, Ana and David), and three nieces (Maria, Bebe and Jessica).
Peterson, Brent A. 1980 HS ~ 13-May-1998
Pomonis, Peter T. 1980 HS ~ 04-Mar-2003
Prieto, Dino A. 1980 JC
Pruett, Charles D. 1980 JC ~ 25-Dec-2003
Pruitt, Martin G. 1980 HS ~ 19-Jul-2005
Ribble, N. Carson Jr. 1980 JC ~ 11-Aug-2018 Carson Ribble passed away the evening of August 11, 2018.
He was born in Albuquerque, NM, to Norman C. Ribble, Jr. and Dorothy Ribble. He lived, for his formative years, in Albuquerque. He attended New Mexico Military Institute, and graduated from Highland High School. He received his Bachelor’s from New Mexico State University, and his MBA from Texas A&M University. He was employed in a variety of industries, including construction, accounting. He was Vice President of Ribble Contracting, and later Comptroller of Quadco Inc, in Brighton, CO. He was a CPA and currently President of N.C. Ribble Accounting. His true love was farming and ranching which he operated in Brighton, CO as Ribble Land and Cattle. Carson was a life-long Mason, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather before him. He served as Master Councilor in DeMolay. He was a Scottish rite Mason and a Noble of El Jebel Shrine. He served as President of the Drovers Mounted Patrol and President of Daraja and was currently serving as Marshal of El Jebel. Carson was known for his infectious smile and gift of humor. He brightened any room which he entered and always walked in hand with his savior Jesus Christ. He was predeceased by his daughter, Caitlyn Ribble; and sister, Raulee Ribble. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Leeann; his daughter, Kylee; parents, Norman and Dorothy; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Robin and Kyle Harder and Renee and James Hall; as well as nephew, Garrett Harder and niece Raulin Harder.
Righter, Ronald Alan 1980 JC ~ 01-Oct-2011 51, of Lincoln, passed away suddenly in Baltimore, MD, Saturday, October 1st, 2011. Ronald was a Computer Programmer. Proud member of the Army National Guard Infantry. Proud graduate of The New Mexico Military Institute. He was involved with The Boy Scouts of America, and enjoyed Boating and Camping. Ronald is survived by his wife, Julie; Son, Robert Francis Righter; Daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Andrew) Roberts; Son, Seth Curtis Lacy (Abbey Noll); Granddaughter-to-be, Ava Elizabeth Lacy; Son, Alexander Alan Righter 2014 HS; Son, Aaron Benjamin Righter; Mother, Virginia Righter; Sister, Karen May; Nephew, Christopher May; Mother-in-law, Patricia Oestmann; Father-in-law, Melvin Oestmann; Sister-in-law, Allison (Larry) Bauers; Nephew, Chase Bauers; Niece, Maylea Bauers. Preceded in death by Father, Herbert Francis Righter, and Grandparents.
Shoultz, Mark A. 1980 HS
Skeen, Mikell L. 1980 HS ~ 03-Apr-2018 We honor and celebrate the life of Mikell “Mike” Lee Skeen, son of Joe and Mary Helen Skeen, who met his Savior face-to-face on April 3rd, 2018. Mikell was born on January 5, 1962. He grew up on the family ranch with his sister, learning the values of hard work, hard play, generosity and kindness.  He attended the New Mexico Military Institute and New Mexico State University.  He met his best friend and future wife, Gail Edwards in 1980. They were married in 1983 sharing 35 years of marriage. Mike inherited a love of the land and its animals (except for coyotes) from his parents. He has managed the sheep and cattle family ranch full time since 1982. Like his dad, he also inherited a love of flying.  He loved the solitude life in the rolling hills of the Sacramento Mountains. His Lord and Family meant everything to him. Mike was a long time member of the National Rifle Association, Second Amendment Foundation, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Roswell Elks Lodge, NM Wool Growers, NM Cattle Growers and the NMMI Alumni Association. Mike greatly cherished his beloved Australian Sheppard dogs: Sox, Patches and Shep, all kinds of music, competitive shooting, boating, motorcycles and hunting, especially predator hunting. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother Jim. He is survived by his wife, Gail Ann Edwards Skeen; son, Tyler Lee Skeen and wife, Sarah Lynn Martin Skeen; son, Clinton Santry Skeen and his love, Halee Dean; grandson, Lane Santry Skeen; sister, Mary Elisa “Lisa” Livingston and nephews, Richard Ross Livingston; Tristan Edwards, and Cooper Schramm; nieces, Samantha Shackelford, Andria Shackelford; mother-in-law, Dottie Edwards; sisters-in-law, Debbie Pompei and husband, Dave Pompei; Robin Shackelford and Donna Edwards. Many cousins on both sides of the family.
Stewart, Janetta B. (Foster) 1980 JC ~ 13-Dec-2007 , 47, of Corona passed away Dec. 13, 2007, at her home in Corona with her loving family beside her. Janetta was born Oct. 24, 1960, in Belen to Claude and Anne (Black) Foster. Janetta married Gilbert R. Stewart Jr. on July 16, 1986, in Corona. Janetta is a New Mexico Military Institute graduate and a PIMA Medical graduate and a member of the Corona Baptist Church. Janetta is survived by her stepfather, John Tracey; husband, Gilbert R. Stewart Jr. of Corona; daughters, Sarah Stewart and Alexandra Stewart of Corona; sisters, Faith Hignight, Amy Nicholson, Phoebe Cogdill; and granddaughters, Angelica Stewart and Sophiya Golightly. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Treadaway, Thomas L. 1980 HS ~ 14-Apr-2002
Williams, Patrick L. 1980 JC ~ 05-Feb-2018
Winkler, Timothy L. 1980 HS ~ 05-May-2015
Witcher, Blake B. 1980 JC ~ 14-Nov-2015 55, of Dallas, Texas passed away on November 14, 2015. He is survived by his two daughters, Elise Witcher, Meredith Witcher, mother Laura Witcher, all of Dallas, his sister Marla and husband Tom Velarde of Santa Fe, brother, Chad Witcher of Espanola, parents, Dr. Don and Alice of Santa Fe. He is also survived by aunts, nieces, cousins, many wonderful friends and colleagues. Blake was a graduate of Santa Fe High School, NM State University, and Oklahoma City University Law School. He was a practicing attorney in Dallas.

1979

Amidzadeh, Navid 1979 HS
Archuleta, John G. “Archie” 1979 JC ~ 21-Feb-2019 age 59, of Roswell, New Mexico, who passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Deacon Chris Gutierrez will be the officiant. Archie was born in Roswell, New Mexico, on August 29, 1959, to John and Christine Archuleta. Archie worked for both New Mexico Rehabilitation Center and La Comida Restaurant as a chef. He enjoyed watching the Cowboys play football, playing golf, and spending time with his friends. Archie’s favorite place to be was with his mom and attending family functions. Survivors: Archie is survived by his son, James Archuleta; daughter, Michelle Archuleta both of Roswell; grandchildren: Isaac, Anthony, Emma, Nehemiah, Amoriah, Lovella, Elisa, and John Vincent. He also leaves behind his parents, John and Christine Archuleta of Roswell; sisters Angie and husband Linden Fulkerson of Roswell, Andrea and husband Edward Williams of Las Cruces, NM, and Laurie and husband Kameron Dudek of Roswell, NM. Also, in addition he had many numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be missed by close friend, Rosa Garza, of Roswell, NM. and all that knew and loved him. Preceded: Archie’s maternal grandmothers, Elizabeth and Semona Baiza, preceded him in death, along with his paternal grandparents, George and Aurora Archuleta. Honorary Pallbearers: Chosen to serve as Honorary Pallbearers are Linden Fulkerson, JR Williams, Kameron Dudek, and Ray Lujan. A reception will follow immediately at the home of Kameron and Laurie Dudek. Archie’s tribute was written in his honor by his family. “I’m Still With You Please don’t grieve now that I have left your side There is a peaceful place where I now reside. My life on earth is gone it’s true But always know that I’m still with you. The joys I have, the love-filled days, The happy moments, and many countless ways. Friendships so special, happiness and sorrows Make memories last and bring sunshine tomorrow God called me sooner and thought why We do not know. There is peace in knowing that it was time to go Winds gently blow, and the sun shines thru Remember I am free and still with you.”
Ballesteros, Domie Dean 1979 JC ~ 17-Mar-2015 age 55, born December 23, 1959 to Rosalina Tadio and Dominador Ballesteros in Lanai City, Hawaii. died March 17, 2015 at 4:47 p.m., after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma proved to be more difficult than any war he fought in. Since 2002 he has been a loving, devoted husband to Marie Inez Ballesteros (ne: Drouillard); wonderful father to Matthew Tessier, Daniel Lauzon, Leilani Ballesteros and Marie Lauzon and grandfather to Warren and Phoenix Dawn. He is also survived by his brothers, Mark and Dave Ballesteros, their wives and many nieces and nephews. Domie served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, having served with distinction in the 82nd Airborne at Ft. Bragg. He made many great friends while serving his country and his brothers in arms are also saddened by the loss of a brave warrior. Domie had been attending Weber State University, until the disease rendered him unable, to pursue a Masters degree in Psychology and Social Work in order to fulfill his dream to help his brothers in arms deal with the profound effects of war and all that entails.
Baumgarth, Eric O. 1979 JC ~ 16-Dec-1993
Bodin, Edward K. 1979 HS
Boles, Donald G. 1979 HS ~ 17-Nov-1996
Bornmann, John C., II 1979 JC ~ 05-Sep-2005
Brown, Baxter C. 1979 JC
Bruce, Larry S. 1979 HS ~ 27-Oct-2005
Caufield, Charles A. 1979 JC ~ 29-Sep-2015
Clark, Raymond J. 1979 JC
Cockrum, C. Conway 1979 HS
Timothy Hugh Costello 1979 HS ~ 07-Dec-2018, age 57, a longtime resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. He was born to his parents Joseph Eugene Costello and Ann Sherritt Costello on September 27, 1961 in Farmington, NM. He was a Catholic and a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. Tim attended schools in Las Vegas before transferring to New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell. He graduated from high school there in 1979. He enrolled in New Mexico State University and after a short time in Las Cruces, transferred to Highlands University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. Tim worked in the hotel and restaurant management field in Las Cruces, Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque and was a gifted chef. He moved to Ft. Collins, Colorado where he was associated with Advanced Energy for 15 years. Tim’s passion for sports remained with him throughout his life. Growing up in Las Vegas, he played baseball and football. In college, he began playing golf and enjoyed following the national golf tournaments on TV. He loved watching the NFL and was an ardant and passionate fan of the Oakland Raiders. Tim returned to Las Vegas in 2011. He is preceded in death by his father: Joseph Eugene Costello. He is survived by his mother: Ann Costello of the family home; sister: Michelle Brown and Darrell of Artesia, NM; niece: Lynda Kirchner (Brian); nephews: Danny R. Brown (Lacy) and David Brown (Kerri); numerous: cousins and other relatives.
Day, Cyrus M., IV 1979 JC ~ 17-Mar-2013 54, known to his family as Russ, of Georgetown, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at his home, after a brief illness. Born July 15, 1958, in Louisville, he was the son of Joan Cralle Day and Dr. Cyrus M. Day III. Russ was a graduate of Camp LeJeune High School (N.C.) and New Mexico Military Institute. He was also a U.S. Army veteran and a welder and electrician. Known for his generosity and kindness to strangers, he was a gentle soul who always put others before himself. He never realized his own goodness. He was preceded in death by his brother and best friend, David Lee Day. Russ is survived by his mother and father; sisters, Susan Day and Carolyn Day; niece, Vanessa Day; nephews, Tyler Kmetz (Sarah) and Dakota Day; and great-nephews, Dallas Day and Shawn Harness.
Dunlap, Shannon L. 1979 HS ~ 10-Apr-2009 49, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at his home.
Elliott, Raymond D. 1979 JC
Elvira, Eduardo B. 1979 HS ~ 21-Jun-2005
Flores, Paul D. 1979 HS
George, Gordon W. 1979 JC
Harms, Jeffrey G. 1979 HS ~ 01-Oct-2004
Henderson, Daniel F. 1979 JC ~ 07-Jun-1999
Jameson, Brian S. 1979 JC
Lloyd, Lewis K. 1979 JC ~ 05-Jul-2019 Former Drake University basketball star Lewis Lloyd died Friday in Philadelphia at the age of 60. Lloyd was one of Philadelphia’s most celebrated basketball players. He began his college career at New Mexico Military Institute and transferred to Drake for his final two seasons. He averaged 30.2 points and 15 rebounds and as a junior and 26.3 points and 10.0 rebounds as a senior while earning Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year honors twice. He was also an All-American. Lloyd was a fourth-round draft pick of the Golden State Warriors in 1981 and played eight seasons in the NBA with Golden State, Houston and Philadelphia. Iowa State sophomore Tyrese Haliburton is now a gold-medal winning basketball star. Haliburton scored six points and had eight assists, four rebounds, two steals and a blocked shot Sunday as Team USA defeated Mali 93-79 in the championship game of the FIBA U19 World Cup in Greece. For the tournament, Haliburton averaged 7.9 points and 6.9 assists, shooting 68.9 percent overall and hitting 10 of 18 shots from 3-point range while earning a spot on the tournament’s All-Star Five.
Masci, James R. 1979 HS ~ 29-May-2005, 43, died May 29 in Gamerco. He was born June 13, 1961 in Gallup. He attended the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell for three years and graduated in 1979. He also attended NMSU in Las Cruces. He enjoyed rodeo and the outdoors. He was an artist and liked to travel. Survivors include his mother, Mary Masci of Gallup, brother, John Masci of Gamerco, and sister, Venus Masci of Taos. He was preceded in death by his father, Corradino Masci.
McCracken, William H. 1979 JC ~ 23-May-1996
McGee, Robert David 1979 HS
McKeown, Michael K. 1979 HS
McKinney, Michael D. 1979 HS ~ 19-Jun-2017  55, longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died on Monday, June 19, 2017 at his home.  He was born in Roswell, New Mexico and lived there for a number of years and also in Mobile.  While in Roswell, he attended The New Mexico Military Institute.  He loved fishing for the catch of the day and spending time with family and friends at Dauphin Island.  Michael was a kind and  generous person, always searching for and collecting gift type items for those he loved.  Artistic and creative was always a good way to describe Michael.  Playing the guitar, assembling model cars and drawing were his favorite things.  He loved his family and he will be dearly missed.  Preceding him in death, are his sisters, Deborah Hilliard and Valorie Citty. Surviving are his mother, Betty N. Evans of Fairhope; His father Richard E. (Nancy) McKinney of Charlotte, North Carolina; his sisters, Donna (Jay) Boothe, Denise (Mike) Booker, Charlotte (Bo) Wilkinson, Lisa Denney and Michele Hart, Marjorie (Chris) Rosenberry; his brothers, Gus Allen McKinney and Andrew Mark McKinney and many other relatives and friends.  While in Roswell, he attended The New Mexico Military Institute.  He loved fishing for the catch of the day and spending time with family and friends at Dauphin Island.  Michael was a kind and  generous person, always searching for and collecting gift type items for those he loved.  Artistic and creative was always a good way to describe Michael.  Playing the guitar, assembling model cars and drawing were his favorite things.  He loved his family and he will be dearly missed.  Preceding him in death, are his sisters, Deborah Hilliard and Valorie Citty. Surviving are his mother, Betty N. Evans of Fairhope; His father Richard E. (Nancy) McKinney of Charlotte, North Carolina; his sisters, Donna (Jay) Boothe, Denise (Mike) Booker, Charlotte (Bo) Wilkinson, Lisa Denney and Michele Hart, Marjorie (Chris) Rosenberry; his brothers, Gus Allen McKinney and Andrew Mark McKinney and many other relatives and friends.
Michener, Edward R. 1979 JC ~ 01-Dec-2007 age 48, former Republic resident, died December 1, 2007, in Blythewood South Carolina after a sudden illness. He was born October 9, 1959, to Paul and Donna (Stahl) Michener. Mr. Michener had worked for the Dana Corporation, and Allied Waste Management before moving to South Carolina. He received his MBA from the University of Toledo. He is survived by his mother, Donna Michener of Republic, Ohio; a sister, Paulette (John E.) Michener Bockert of Norwalk; a sister-in-law, Milly (Larry) Michener of Republic, Ohio; four nephews; a niece and three great-nephews.
Miller, Russell J. 1978 HS ~ 16-Mar-2016 , 56, manager for the Allen Samuels Automotive Group for the past 10 years, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Funeral: 1pm Monday at First Baptist Church of Euless, 1000 West Airport Freeway in Euless. Visitation: The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2pm to 4pm at Forest Ridge Funeral Home, 705 Airport Freeway. in Hurst. Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be directed to 6-Stones, 209 N. Industrial Blvd., Ste: 241, Bedford, TX 76021. Russ was born Dec. 23, 1959 in Florissant, MO to Stewart O. Miller and Suzanne L. Turley Smith. He grew up in Roswell New Mexico and attended New Mexico Military Institute. He returned to Florissant where he graduated from Central High School. Later he moved to Denver where he worked at the Aurora Athletic Club with his sister. Russ then moved to Dallas and attended Sheet Metal School and obtained his Journeyman in metal working. Russ was married to Kathy Welch in 2007. He was an active member of his AA chapter and had obtained 15 years of sobriety. Russ vowed to fight till the end and one of his final statements was he fought the fight, and it is nearly finished; the last two minutes of the 4th quarter and now more than ever, it is important to share his remaining time with family and friends. He will be truly missed. Russ was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: Wife, Kathy Welch, children, Ashley Welch, Allison Welch Cox and her husband Tommy of Southlake and David Welch and wife Kerry and grandson Riley of McKinney; sister, Cindy Anderson of Denver; aunt, Leola Peed of Roswell NM; two cousins and four great cousins.
Murnan, Richard D. 1979 JC ~ 07-Aug-2015  54, of Bartlesville, died at 10:15 P.M. on Friday, August 7^th, 2015. He was a Bartlesville resident and was employed as a pipeliner with Union 798. Survivors include his daughter, Somer Nichole Murnan of Bartlesville, his father, B.D. “Wayne” Murnan and wife, Luann of Bartlesville, his mother, Susan Lorraine Eggleston and partner, Bill Grandstaff of Nowata, brother, Todd Murnan and wife Lisa of Pine, Colorado, two sisters, Kim Lopez and husband John of Cypress, Texas, Lalaina Murnan Coppinger and husband Lance of Ochelata. Nieces and nephews, Autumn Broesel of Edmond, Stormi Swim of Cypress, Texas, Lexi, Caleb and Blake of Ochelata, Greer and Connor of Pine, Colorado. Great nieces and nephews, Sydney, Kirsten, Mackenzie and Mason of Cypress, Texas, and Conner of Edmond. His aunt and uncle’s Richard and Theda Thompson of Skiatook, Bob Murnan of Bartlesville. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alva and Louise Murnan, his maternal grandparents, E.I. and Josephine Thompson. Aunts, Monte Murnan and Illa Jean Murnan.
Phillips, Keith A., “Tony” II, USAF (Ret) 1979 JC ~ 17-Feb-2016 56 passed away on February 17, 2016 in his hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona. Tony was an American professional baseball player who had an 18-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career from 1982-1999. He played all positions on the baseball diamond except for pitcher and catcher. His most memorable notoriety is the play he made with the Oakland A’s against the Giants in the 1989 World Series making the last defensive out and sealing the championship win for the team. Love and gratitude to the Oakland Athletics (A’s) and Roswell High School for their contributions to the life and legacy of our Angel. The memories of his precious life will be cherished by his daughter, Victoria Antionette Phillips; granddaughter, Jada Nichelle Phillips; two brothers, Minister Leonard B. Phillips (Rhonda) and Donald Craig Phillips; one sister, Stacey Phillips-Coker; two uncles, Almond Robert Martin, Jr, and Larry Martin; four aunts, Patricia Ann Cook, Lanelle Peters, Rosa Elizabeth Hawkins, and Deborah Marie Jackson; one Great Uncle, William Tucker; one Great Aunt, Ethel Tucker, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Purifoy, William D. 1979 JC ~ 14-Oct-2013  53, of Homestead, passed away on Monday, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Bill was the former Fire Chief of the Homestead Volunteer Fire Department. He leaves to cherish his memory mother, Frances Purifoy; three children, Sherisse Purifoy, Courtney Purifoy, William D. Purifoy; three grandchildren; three siblings, Cheryl (Albert) Bowe, Donald (Karen) Purifoy, Jr., Christina (Tim Shipman) Purifoy; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends too numerous to mention.
Quilliam, W. Reed, III 1979 HS ~ 09-Jan-2011  Mr. Quilliam died on Jan. 6, 2011. Due to mounting health problems, his activities have been restricted for several years. Reed was born July 6, 1961, in Beaumont, Texas, the third child of W. Reed Quilliam, Jr., and Myrna Simmons Quilliam. He attended New Mexico Military Institute and graduated from Monterey High School in 1979. He also attended Texas Tech University. An avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Reed shared his father’s enthusiasm for sports. He enjoyed rooting for the Red Raiders and loved attending Texas Tech basketball and football games. He was happiest during college bowl season and March Madness. Following his mother’s example, Reed took great satisfaction from serving as a volunteer at St. John’s United Methodist Church. For many years, he spent Monday mornings assisting the staff of the church in various duties. Survivors include his daughter, Amanda Elizabeth Quilliam; sister, Kathryn Quilliam Reeves and husband Jimmie L. Reeves; nephews, Kyle Chamberlain Gregory and Pierce Quilliam Reeves; and loving caregiver, Mary Mutai. Reed was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Mary Corinne Quilliam, who died in 1995.
Randolph, David E. 1979 JC
Rogers, Thomas I. 1979 JC
Rouchon, Fritz 1979 JC ~ 25-Jan-2008
Sartin, Stevin K. 1979 JC ~ 23-Jan-1999
Sitler, David M. 1979 JC ~ 24-Feb-2014
Sturtz, Jacob E. 1979 HS
Torrez, Eddie J. 1979 JC
Vann, Rodney H. 1979 HS ~ 19-May-2006
Warman, Mike 1979 JC ~ 23-Nov-2003
Williams, Roosevelt 1979 HS ~ 13-Aug-1992

1978

Amidzadeh, Kavah 1978 HS
Armstrong, Sam W. 1978 JC
Arnold, Jeffery B. 1978 HS ~ 19-Sep-2010
Aylesworth, Jeffrey L. 1978 HS ~ 21-Oct-2005
Bearden, Joe L. 1978 HS
Blenker, Bob G. 1978 JC
Cannon, William C. 1978 HS ~ 13-Jun-1999
Churchman, William S. 1978 JC
Cisneros, 1LT John M. 1978 JC
Crane, Paul H. 1978 HS
Dodd, CW4 J. C., USA (Ret) 1978 HS ~ 18-Jan-2018 Family and friends mourn the passing of retired CHP Officer, Jamie Coleman (JC) Dodd on Wednesday evening, 18 January 2018. JC lost his life in a helicopter crash in a rural area of New Mexico, where he worked as a personal pilot, along with four others. JC was born in Midland, Texas, attended school at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell and graduated with honors. He was a member of the USMC Reserves and the Army, where he rose to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4, flying helicopter missions in Central & South America. In 1990, JC joined the California Highway Patrol, where he did three years of duty on the road in Marin County before joining the Valley Division Air Operations Unit in Auburn as a search and rescue helicopter pilot. He was also a member of the National Guard 126th Medical Company (Air Ambulance). During his career, JC flew countless rescue missions, often in extreme conditions, saving numerous lives. His strong character and leadership skills made him a respected member of his unit. He received a number of awards for his skills as a pilot, and always made sure that his coworkers received acknowledgment, as well. Despite all his abilities and achievements he remained very humble, with an understated strength and sense of humor. JC was recognized nationally in 2005, when he was awarded the Jeep Hero Award, receiving a new Jeep Grand Cherokee. He donated that prize to Sacramento Loaves & Fishes, an organization that feeds the homeless. In 2010, JC was inducted into the Hall of Fame at New Mexico Military Institute, of which he was so proud. On a personal level, JC was a friend and mentor to many. He was a beloved husband and brother. He loved dogs, especially his three Yellow Labrador Retrievers; Jake, Sasha & Max. JC was skilled in woodworking, blacksmithing & welding and could build almost anything from scratch. He loved to ride motorcycles & ATVs and traveled extensively with Jacqueline, his wife of 25 years.
Doolittle, Barry B., Jr. 1978 HS ~ 19-Sep-1999
Evans, Peter N. 1978 HS ~ 09-Sep-2003
Ford, Gary W. 1978 HS ~ 18-Jan-2009
Hedgespeth, Keith A. 1978 JC ~ 05-Mar-2015 “Mr. H”, born March 7, 1958 passed away March 5, 2015. He was preceded in death his parents Spencer and Alba Hedgespeth. He is survived by his loving wife Janice, brothers Ken Hedgepseth (Brigitte), John Hedgepseth (Diane), niece Melanie Hedgespeth, and nephew Barry Hedgespeth. Keith was a graduate from Thomas Jefferson High School, New Mexico Military Institute, and RETS Electronics. He graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree. Keith was a member of Buechel Park Baptist Church and was employed at Fairdale High School. He was also involved in various Masonic Organizations: Buechel Lodge #896, where he served as Master in 1996. Member of the Louisville Scottish Rite, Kosair Shrine Temple (Past Master Unit, Hillbilly Clan #3), Past Maters Society, Royal Order of Scotland, Knights Templar, and York Rite Bodies. Keith was a Past Wise Master of the Louisville Rose Croix, and Past District Deputy of District 14 for the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. He was an avid Cardinal fan and benefactor member of the NRA.
Heidner, Michael J. 1978 JC ~ 15-Apr-2000
Hendley, Christopher J. 1978 HS ~ 12-Apr-2015 53 Died at home in Fort Worth, Texas on April 12, 2015. He was Born on July 8, 1961 in Albuquerque, NM to Jane and William Hendley. He grew up in New Mexico where he played baseball, football and became involved in music. He attended the New Mexico Hummingbird Music camp for many summers. During High School he became a counselor at the camp. He attended High school at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM. He played trumpet in the Jazz and Marching bands. He graduated from NMMI in 1979. From 1979 to 1980 he attended the University of New Mexico where he was a Music Education Major. After the death of a beloved grandmother he decided to enlist in the Army. He served in the army on the East – West German Border for three years. He drove an armored personnel carrier and monitored the border. He also enjoyed traveling around Europe during this time. He spent time in England, Spain, and France. He was honorably discharged in 1984. After the army he returned to the University of New Mexico and changed his major to Business. He continued to play trumpet with the UNM bands. He graduated in 1987 with a Bachelors in Business Administration. In 1984 he met his future wife Pamela while playing in the UNM marching band. They married on May 18, 1985 in Farmington, NM. They continued living in Albuquerque until 1987. In 1987 they moved to Seattle, Washington where he worked for Holland America Cruise Lines. During this time they were able to take a cruise to Alaska. On February 13th, 1989 they welcomed their first son David. In 1990 it was time to move closer to family. They moved to Texas. He worked at multiple consulting jobs. He eventually started working for Southwest Airlines. He earned many awards, and made many friends while there. He worked for them for 16 years. During this time they welcomed into their family their second son Adam on April 12th, 1991 and their third son Aaron on October 18th, 2001. After leaving Southwest he worked at several companies including Curves International, Santander, and most recently Multi-View. He worked hard and made friends wherever he went. He loved his family and spent many hours with his sons doing whatever they were involved in. He coached little league baseball, was a scout leader, helped with archery, attended many football and baseball games, attended many band concerts, and was supportive in many more ways. Some of his hobbies included woodworking, coin collecting, he loved attending Texas Rangers baseball games with his family, watching and cheering for the Cowboys, he was an avid reader, and NPR listener, he especially loved anything science fiction, he enjoyed many types of music, and loved watching and going to movies. Chris is survived by wife Pamela, son David and his wife Heidi, sons Adam and Aaron, his mother Alice Jane Hendley, Sister Jana Sorroche and husband Joe, brother Greg Hendley and wife Mary Helen, Father in Law Milton Trayer, Mother in Law Darlene Trayer, Virginia Hendley, In laws Paula and Wayne Vaughan, Patrice and Steve Olsen, and Phillip and Aubrey Trayer, as well as many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and last but not least his dogs Ricky and Lucy. He was preceded in death by his father William Raymond Hendley.
Hutson, Robert L. 1978 HS
Jenkins, CPT Fredrick C., USAR 1978 JC ~ 31-May-2001
Jordan, Eric K. 1978 JC ~ 13-Mar-2009  Luna County District l Commissioner, Eric K. Jordan, 51, passed away March 13, 2009, at the home of a former classmate, Ellen Renee Charles, and her husband, Walter Butler, in Albuquerque. Eric was born Dec. 12, 1957, in Deming. He was a graduate of the Deming High School Class of 1976, where he excelled in athletics. In his senior year he was a leader in winning the state basketball tournament under his brother Thurman’s coaching. Following high school, he attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell and later worked in California for several years before returning to Deming and establishing his own business, namely Jordan Coleman Urethane. Most recently, he was elected to serve on the Luna County Commission. He is survived by his Mother, Virginia L. Coleman, five brothers, Colonius “Pee Wee,” and his wife, Lois Faye; Blackmon “JP”, and Leroy “Jerome,” all of Deming; Darrell and wife, Lynette, of De Soto, TX; and Gary of Tempe, AZ. One Sister, Ann of Deming, Cousin Alex Cordova and his wife Ruby of Blythe, CA. Nephews Aaron and Christian Jordan of Las Cruces and Albuquerque and many more cousins, nephews and nieces and many, many close and special friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thurman Wanzo Jordan, on April 30, 1978, and father, Leroy Jordan.
Koran, Steven A. 1978 HS ~ 02-Mar-2009 49, died, Monday, March 2, 2009, in Fort Worth. Steve was born Nov. 22, 1959, in Albuquerque, NM. He was the youngest of three brothers, with two younger sisters. He attended high school at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM. Steve served in the U.S. Navy from 1980 to 1984. He worked in private aviation maintenance and commercial construction in Texas and Florida. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, George T. Koran, Sr. and Mary C. Koran of Albuquerque, NM. Survivors: His daughter, Erica Leos; grandsons, Thomas Braden Hill and Joshua Tristan Hill of Roswell, NM; brother, George T. Koran, Jr. 1973 HS  and sister-in-law, Trish Koran, of Northridge, CA; niece, Olivia Koran of Los Angeles, CA; niece, Emily Koran of Albuquerque, NM; brother, MSG Donald R. Koran, USAFR 1975 HS and sister-in-law, Darlene Koran, of Watauga; sister, Cathy Garlinger and brother-in-law, Bob Garlinger of Edgewood, NM; nieces, Elyse and Lauren Garlinger of Albuquerque, NM, and Bobby Garlinger of Edgewood, NM; sister, Kristin Cantrell and brother-in-law, Bill Cantrell, of Dallas; and cousins, Audrey Koran of Ancram, NY, and Lori Koran of Hackensack, NJ.
Mack, Clyde H. 1978 JC ~ 05-Mar-2004
McBroom, Arthur D. 1978 HS
McDaniel, K. D. 1978 HS ~ 10-Aug-2005
Miller, Bobby J. 1978 JC ~ 29-Jul-2004
Miller, Russell N. 1978 JC ~ 21-Apr-2002
Nickell, Richard W. 1978 HS ~ 24-Apr-2007 46, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Guard Nickell Fegan and his sister, Karen Lynn Nickell. He is survived by his dear friend, Loretta Crossno; his father, William Nickell and step-mother Carole Nickell; his sister Cindy Miller, her husband Tom, Cindy’s son Loren, his wife Eva and children Serena and Ginger, Cindy and Tom’s daughters Julia Miller and Hazel Miller; Richard’s sister Connie Arnold and her daughter Chelsea Arnold; his brother Todd Arnold; his aunt Judy Nickell; and step-father Charles Fegan. Richard attended Manzano High School, New Mexico Military Institute and served in the US Army at Ft. Eustis, VA.
Olds, LTC Jeffrey D., USAR (Ret) 1978 JC
Petersen, John A. 1978 JC ~ 07-Aug-2000  42, of Southlake, a Medical Sales Representative, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 7, 2000. John was born March 9, 1958 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Edward L. And Suzanne Jaques Petersen. A devoted Christian man, his passion for life was accredited to his Christian beliefs. What gave John his greatest pleasures were his relationship with God, his loving wife and children, his dear family and friends, his love for sports, his gratifying career and enjoyment of jazz music. John fulfilled a lifetime of dreams and accomplishments in 42 years. Survivors: wife, Jana Petersen of Southlake; children, Jack, Victoria and Scott Petersen all of Southlake; father, Edward “Pete” Petersen and wife Alice of Arlington; mother, Suzanne Petersen Gardner and husband Flay of living; brothers and sisters-in-law, Chris and Jean Petersen of Piano; Todd and Karin Petersen of Plano; Mike and Renee Fowler of Arlington; Andy and Leanne Gardner of Colleyville; Kathy Gardner of Irving; Karey and Chuck Daniels of Allen; grandparents, John and Margaret Jaques of Irving; uncle, John Jaques, Jr. And wife Cindy of Flower Mound; father-in-law, George Meyer of St Louis Missouri; sisters-in-law, Teri Renick, Christy Trunko and Judy Meyer all St. Louis, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Price, Michael D. 1978 JC ~ 21-Jun-1992
Prieto, Nahun R. 1978 JC
Pritchett, Richard K. 1978 HS ~ 16-Oct-2006 departed this life at home on Monday, October 16, 2006. He was born on May 15, 1959 in Houston to the late George C. and Irma Hughes Pritchett. He and his mother moved to Lubbock after his father’s death in 1965, his mother died in 1971. He was self employed. Survivors include one sister, Ada Jo Cantele of Houston; two nephews; his two uncles George H. Hughes of Irving, Bobby T. Hughes of Lubbock; and his special friends, Norma McKinley, and her mother, Laverne McKinley.
Renaud, Robert A. 1978 HS ~ 01-Jan-2003
Russell, Gary A. 1978 JC
Seeds, James D., II 1978 HS
Shearman, William K. 1978 HS ~ 15-Jul-1999
Smith, Marcus A. 1978 HS ~ 17-Sep-1994
Smith, Tim L. 1978 HS ~ 23-Jun-2011 52, of Amarillo died Thursday, June 23, 2011. Tim was born June 14, 1959, in Amarillo to Anne Riley Evans and Ralph Leon Evans. Tim was adopted after leonæs death by James F. Smith, Jr. Tim attended New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell and graduated from Tascosa High School in Amarillo. He had a bachelor of art’s degree from Texas Christian University at Fort Worth and he also graduated from the Ranch Management School at TCU. Tim was an independent petroleum landman. Later, he was involved in the gold and silver industry, investments and real estate. Tim had a lifelong involvement with his Amarillo church, St. Andrew’s Episcopal. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and his college alumni associations. Tim’s passions were his family, his friends, his work, his devoted pet dog and his BMW motorcycles. He was preceded in death by Ralph Leon Evans, Lola and M.C. Evans, Hollie and Earl Riley, Barton Riley, Robert Chandler Foster and Elizabeth Chandler Foster. Survivors include his mother, Anne Riley Northcutt and her husband Pat of Amarillo; his brother, Tab Smith and his wife Sandy of Bellaire; his sister, Jamie Anne Smith Stegman of Fly Creek, NY; Parker, Marshall and Sloane Smith of Bellaire; August and Sydney Stegman of Fly Creek; James F. Smith, Jr., of Dallas; Heidi Lancaster of Tulsa, OK; and Megan Martin of Denton. O  Lord, you have searched me out and known me; You know my sitting down and my rising up; You discern my thoughts from afar. Psalm 139.
Ulrich, SGT Eliot W. 1978 HS ~ 21-Dec-2006 age 46, of Denver, passed away Dec. 21, 2006, He is survived by his wife Beth; Son Ian; and his father Robert; preceded in death by his mother Carol.
Wallace, William Alex 1978 HS ~ 16-Nov-1988
Watts, William D. 1978 JC
Wilson, Yuji 1978 JC ~ 03-Sep-2011
Winter, Mark K. 1978 HS ~ 23-Mar-2003
Zavicar, Richard W. 1978 JC
Zettel, William D. 1978 HS

1977

Akima, Kiyoshi N. 1977 JC Kiyoshi Akima died on August 16, 2019 after a long struggle with cancer.  Kiyoshi was born in Tokyo, Japan on May, 6, 1957.  When he was eight years old, his father Hiroshi moved the family to Boulder, Colorado.  He lived in Boulder County his entire life.  He received his high school diploma from Boulder High School in 1975, an Associate of Arts degree from New Mexico Military Institute in 1977, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1981.  He spent much of his career in the software industry.  He married Hiroko Matsuda of Oda, Japan in 1989.  The couple have no children.  Kiyoshi was preceded in death by his father Hiroshi.  He is survived by his wife Hiroko of Lafayette, his sister Hiroko of Tabernash, and his mother Mieko of Boulder.
Barker, Paul J. 1977 HS ~ 24-Oct-2010 born January 22, 1959, passed away October 24, 2010. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, James C. And Mary Fern Barker. Paul is survived by his son James, ex-wife Paula, sister Mary London and husband Roger, brothers Lee and wife Gina, Bill and wife Joan, and many nieces and nephews. Paul will be missed by his family and friends.
Blewett, Vernon A. “Andy” 1977 HS ~ 17-Oct-2007 48, of Midland, passed away on October 17, 2007 at the Hospice Inpatient Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital. Andy was born on April 1, 1959 in Big Spring, Texas. He grew up in Big Spring and attended Big Spring High School. Later he attended New Mexico Military Institute in Rosewell, New Mexico. He moved to Midland in 1995 from Dallas and worked as a waiter at various restaurants. Survivors include his mother, Louise Lawrence of Midland; his brother, Jesse Ladd Blewett and his wife Leta Fay of Midland; nieces, Carri Humphries and Leann Creed; and numerous great nieces and nephews and a multitude of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Patrick Blewett.
Colombo, Donald W. “Bill” 1977 HS ~ 02-Jul-2008 49, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, in Brentwood, TN. He was born in Princeton. Surviving are his mother, Muriel Casey of Lady Lake, FL; his father, Donald J. Colombo of Mount Juliet, TN; and his grandfather, E.H. Schnicke of Boynton Beach, FL; one daughter, Christina Hoggard of Virginia Beach, VA; one sister, Catherine Scheiman of Chantilly, VA; one grandchild, Silas Hoggard of Virginia Beach, VA; and nieces and cousins.
Coombs, Matthew M. 1977 JC
Czujak, Kenneth 1977 JC ~ 12-Aug-2009 52 of Bayonne, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at his Bayonne residence. Kenneth was born in Bayonne and has been a life long resident. He is the beloved son of Alfreda ‘Rita’ Czujack (Nee Rucinski) and the late Richard Czujak. Devoted brother of Richard Czujak and his wife Janet. Loving Uncle of Christopher Czujak and Jeffrey Czujak.
Dawson, James L. 1977 JC ~ 17-Oct-2014 Durango resident died Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in Portland, Oregon. He was 59. Mr. Dawson was born to Jess and Pam Dawson on March 24, 1955, in Bakersfield, California. In 1989, he married Melissa Reeske in Santa Barbara, California. The couple had three daughters together before the marriage ended in divorce. Mr. Dawson did contracting work as a freelance carpenter. He had lived in Durango for several years. “James’ passion laid on the ocean, where he spent a considerable amount of time sailing with his brother,” according to his family. “He also enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hiking and riding his bike to nearby fishing areas in Durango. James had a true zest for life, and was loved by so many.” Mr. Dawson is survived by his father and stepmother, Jess and Sancy Dawson, of Bakersfield; daughters Hannah Dawson, Claire Dawson and Mattie Dawson, all of Portland; sister, Judy Canchola, of Bakersfield; and brothers Randy Fehrenbacher of Pagosa Springs and Mike Fehrenbacher of Moorpark, California.
Harvill, Christopher W. 1977 HS ~ 15-Jul-2004
Herman, David L. 1977 JC
Howell, Keith E. 1977 HS
Khoury, Donald Perry 1977 JC ~ 12-Feb-2013 56, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at his home. He was born Aug. 26, 1956, in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Gwen Weston and James Khoury. He enjoyed traveling, scuba diving, skydiving, gardening, working out, video games, sci-fi and Star Trek. He had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area for over three years after moving from Maryland. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Miles Khoury; and his half-brother. Perry is survived by his wife of two and a half years, Rebecca Khoury of the home; one son, Mitchell Ryan Khoury of Amarillo, Texas; one daughter, Leah Deaun Hanson and her husband, Gabriel, of Fort Worth, Texas; one niece, Megan Khoury, and one nephew, Rohan Thomas, both of Sydney, Australia; and his best friend, Mike Moser of Houston, Texas.
Kingsley, Vernon D., Jr. 1977 JC ~ 28-Oct-2015 better known as “Del”, was born May 18, 1957 in North Carolina, the 1st of four children. His parents were Vernon Sr. of Michigan and Germaine of Maine. He attended Lafayette Elementary, Hale Junior High, and Madison High School. Then Del went on to the New Mexico Military Institute. He has worked in the industries of Security, Tax Services, and Cabinet Hardware. Del loved working with his brother-in-law, Richie, at E.B. Bradley, which handles a variety of hardware for cabinetry. He also spent time with the Army National Guard as a 1st Lieutenant. Del married the love of his life, Dorothy Marie Fiorita, on October 5, 1985 in El Cajon, California. They stayed in El Cajon and started a family with one son, Preston. Del was proud of his son and was able to celebrate Preston marrying his bride, Linda, this past Summer of 2015. The family describes Del as a devoted, intelligent, bold, reliable, and loving man. Some of his special friends are Marty Johnson, Joy Summers, and Kit Reh-Jensen. Del espcially loved helping his friend Marty with celebrity bookings. As various celebrities would be in town for a book signing or other events, Del was able to help them out and get to know them at times. One of his favorites was Eric Roberts, brother to Julia Roberts. His all-time favorite TV show was Star Trek. And Del was also a big fan of the band Chicago, and the Righteous Brothers. Del is survived by: Wife, Dorothy Son, Preston (and his wife Linda) Siblings, Barbara, Vince (Lori), and Victor Nephew, Michael (Monique), and their children Landon & Parker Nephew, Chad Niece, Melissa Nephew, Eric.
Kling, Charles T. “Tim” 1977 JC ~ 24-Jun-2011 Charles (Tim) T. Kling 54, a resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico died at the Memorial Medical Center on Friday, 24 June 2011. Tim was born in Bisbee, Arizona on 1 November 1956, the second of three children of Chuck and JoDean Kling. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara, daughters Samantha, Valerie and Anna, granddaughters Nevaeh and Harmony of Las Cruces, NM along with many other relatives and many great friends. Tim’s only real and true love in life were his girls; wife, daughters and granddaughters. Tim is a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute (JC77) and a Veteran of the US Navy, honorably discharged in 1983 after serving for six years in squadron VA-75, The Sunday Punchers aboard the USS Saratoga, CV-60. Tim entered public service after leaving the Navy where he worked Law Enforcement in Silver City, NM, became the Chief Investigator for the District Attorney’s Office for 6th Judicial District which consists of Grant, Luna and Hidalgo counties and later moved to Las Cruces, NM and became the Chief Investigator for the 3rd Judicial District for Doa±a Ana County. He then left public service for a short time where he co-founded a Private Investigative Service, Sunrise Investigations but Tim’s love for helping people was too great and for the past 18 years, has worked as Federal Investigator for the U.S. Courts, working for the Federal Public Defender’s Office in Las Cruces, a job he truly loved. In life, Tim was an avid outdoorsman and sought every opportunity to camp, hunt, fish and backpack with his family and friends. Quick witted and an excellent sense of humor, he was well liked and considered to be the life of any social event. Tim jokingly said that when he died he wanted the following inscription on his headstone: “I told you I was sick”. However, per his wishes, Tim will be cremated and his cremains will be released in the Gila Wilderness at his favorite lakeside location. Tim doesn’t want a funeral service, only a wake. He doesn’t want sad people in suits saying sad words, speaking over him teary eyed, trying to say something nice. He wants a wake where his many friends who might not even know each other can gather and meet and see how blessed he was through his friends and family.
Larkin, Robert J. 1977 JC
Lucero, Lawrence P. 1977 JC ~ 15-Aug-1990
MacNeur, Blayde N. 1977 JC ~ 10-Mar-2006
Madrid, Henry E. 1977 JC
Maguire, Patrick Daniel 1977 HS ~ 15-Aug-1990
Medaris, Michael J. 1977 JC
Montoya, Robert N. 1977 HS
Moran, David E. 1977 JC ~ 10-Oct-2012  David Eugene Moran, 62, of Kelso, MO, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at his home. He was born May 29, 1950, in Linz, Austria, to Frank Ralph and Marjorie Talley Conaway Moran. He and Catherine Lucille Schabbing were married July 11, 1981. Moran was a mechanic with Nip Kelley Equipment. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, American Legion in Benton, MO, and volunteer at Saint Francis Medical Center. He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School in Memphis, TN, where he played on the football team, and was a graduate of Memphis State University. He was an avid golfer, New Orleans Saints fan, loved science fiction and old war films, fire arms enthusiast, certified scuba diver, and was actively restoring a 1947 CJ2A Willys Jeep. Moran served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Heather (Michael) Gurnow of Fruitland; a brother, Richard Ralph (Andrea) Moran of Largo, FL; and a nephew, Patrick Moran of Indianapolis, Ind. He was a very loving and dedicated husband and father, who loved his family very much. He will be more than dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; and stepmother, Helen McCoy Badon Moran; and a niece, Mary Katherine Thompson.
Moser, Charles C., “Chuck” Jr. 1977 JC ~ 26-Feb-2017 59, Of Deale Passed Away February 26, 2017 In Cocoa Beach, Fl Surrounded By His Family. He Was Born July 7, 1957 In Washington, D.C. To Charles Carl, Sr. And Elsie Virginia (Landon) Moser. Chuck Was Raised In Calvert County And Graduated From Hargrave Military Academy In Chatham, Va. Following Graduation, He Was Awarded A Scholarship To New Mexico Military Institute In Roswell, Nm, Where He Spent One Year Before Transferring To York College In York, Pa. Chuck Graduated From York College With An Associates Of Arts Degree. Chuck Was Employed As A Steamfitter With Local Union 602 And Traveled Around The World Working On Navy Bases. He Married Heather Brady In 1980 And They Lived In Calvert County For A Short Period Of Time Before Moving To Orlando, Fl. Chuck Moved To Deale In The Mid 80’S And In His Leisure Time He Enjoyed Being On The Water And Fishing.Chuck Is Survived By His Daughter Tonie Laryn Rosenberger And Her Husband Andy Of Cocoa Beach, Fl, Grandchildren Jeannette, Morgan, Quinn And Rowan And Parents Charles C. Sr. And Elsie V. Moser Of Owings. He Is Also Survived By Brothers William A. Moser And His Wife Edith Of Lusby, James W. Moser Of Opp, Al And Kevin L. Moser Of Sunderland As Well As Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews And Cousins.
Munro, George F., III 1977 JC ~ 19-Mar-2009
Peterson, Mark T. 1977 HS ~ 06-Oct-1997
Quintis, Robin P. 1977 JC ~ 07-Mar-2013  completed his earthly journey on Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2013. Robin worked at Holloman Air Force Base – at the Holloman Inn – for many years. He earnestly enjoyed and took great pride in his work. He spoke often of his love and respect for his co-workers. Robin was born at Holloman on Aug. 4, 1954. He graduated from Alamogordo High school and attended college classes at the Alamogordo branch of New Mexico State University and at Sheldon Jackson College in Sitka, Alaska. He earned an associate’s degree in information technology. He was really proud to have served on active duty with the United States Army band for three years, where he toured Europe and the U.S., as a musical ambassador playing the trumpet. Robin was a life-long resident of La Luz. He was a really joyful person with a gentle, kind and gracious spirit. His light sense of humor, gentle nature and easy smile made him a person who knew no strangers. Robin was preceded in death by his father Jacob J. Quintis, his mother, Frances A. Quintis, is brothers Jacob J. Quintis III and Stephen E. Quintis. He is survived by his brother David M. Quintis and wife, of Las Cruces his sister Catherine M. Quintis-Lynn, husband and three nieces, of Oklahoma City, Okla. and his sister Frances I. Quintis and partner, of Greensboro, NC.
Servis, Jack H. 1977 HS ~ 01-Jan-2014
Smallridge, Brian O. 1977 HS
Stewart, Edward A. 1977 JC ~ 01-Feb-2005
Sullivan, Charles B. 1977 JC
Vandine, James E. 1977 JC ~ 09-Nov-2008  51, survived by son: David Vandine; daughter: Michelle Vandine.
VanHorn, Thomas P. 1977 HS
Whitmore, Victor A. 1977 JC ~ 30-Jun-2010 age 53, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Roswell on October 20, 1956, the son of the late Walter E. Whitmore, Jr., and Ellen Whitmore. Victor is survived by his loving sons Jonathan Whitmore, Daniel Whitmore, and Jackson Whitmore of Albuquerque; his mother Ellen Whitmore of Roswell; brothers Karl B. Whitmore 1977 HS of Albuquerque and Wayne E. Whitmore 1971 HS of Las Vegas, NV; and, many nieces and nephews. He graduated from NMMI in 1975 for High School and 1977 for Junior College. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate from NMSU in 1982. He was a businessman and Real Estate entrepreneur in Albuquerque. Victor was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. Over the years he enjoyed sharing the outdoors with his sons, family, and friends. He was a supporter of Ducks, Unlimited and was a member of the Lions Club.
Wilson, George E. 1977 HS ~ 29-Dec-2014  55, of Bayfield, Colo., passed away on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Farmington. He was born Aug. 31, 2014, in Little Rock, Ark., to George R. and Patricia A. Wilson. George received a master’s degree from Phoenix University and a bachelors of science degree from Eastern New Mexico University. He was a member of Vallecito Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force for five and a half years. George was a loving husband and best friend. George was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Christina Wilson; brother Robert L. Wilson; sister Jo Ann Wilson-Patterson and many other family members.
York, James B. 1977 HS

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Alexander, William M. “Bill”, Jr. 1976 HS ~ 01-Feb-2004 , 45, of Amarillo died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Houston. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Tascosa Road Fellowship with Jay Roberson, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Those close to Bill remember him as a loving father, son, brother and friend. Bill was the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back. He had a great sense of humor and always had a great time in any situation. His philosophy in life was to “”live life to the fullest.”” He had a strong passion for his family. Nieces and nephews always looked forward to Uncle Bill’s holiday visits with great anticipation. Bill worked at Fabricating Specialties Inc. as the senior vice president of business development. His former occupation was an underwater welder, diving in the Gulf of Mexico. He was born June 9, 1958, in Boulder, Colo. He grew up in Amarillo. Bill attended Tascosa High School and graduated from New Mexico Military Institute. He attended the University of Texas for two years and served for a short time in the Marine Corps. Survivors include a son, William Mason Alexander III; his mother, Adele Sherrill Alexander; his father, William Mason Alexander and wife, Carol; a sister, Mark Anne Alexander Millburn and husband, Jay; three brothers, James Sherrill Alexander and wife, Jennifer, Charles Bennett Alexander and wife, Cathy, and John Lockhart Alexander and wife, Kari; and 10 nieces and nephews.
Blaisdell, Josiah C. 1976 JC ~ 04-Sept-2012
Brackett, James V. 1976 HS
Burkett, Benjamin C., III 1976 HS ~ 02-Aug-2002
Coakley, Robert S. 1976 JC ~ 13-Feb-2006
Cotham, Mark P. 1976 JC ~ 13-Aug-2012
Cunningham, Toby L. 1976 HS ~ 31-Aug-2007  55, of Bayfield, Colo., passed away on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Farmington. He was born Aug. 31, 2014, in Little Rock, Ark., to George R. and Patricia A. Wilson. George received a master’s degree from Phoenix University and a bachelors of science degree from Eastern New Mexico University. He was a member of Vallecito Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force for five and a half years. George was a loving husband and best friend. George was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Christina Wilson; brother Robert L. Wilson; sister Jo Ann Wilson-Patterson and many other family members.51, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2007. Mr. Cunningham was a truck driver for Wal-Mart. Survivors include his wife, Sherene of Burkburnett; two daughters, Tiffney and Amanda Cunningham; two sons, Landon and Jordan Watson; one sister, Paula Ann Montgomery; and two grandsons.
Dudley, Ronald B. 1976 HS
Duncan, Jeffrey L. 1976 HS ~ 19-Jan-2003
Ford, Brad 1976 JC ~ 15-Jan-1989
Franklin, Floyd L. 1976 JC
Garner, William L., II 1976 JC
Gose, Donald P. 1976 JC
Grenelle, Michael J. 1976 JC
Hauanio, Anthony R. 1976 JC
Henson, James R., Jr. 1976 JC ~ 04-Feb-2017
Johnston, Michael S. 1976 HS
Jones, David S. 1976 JC
Jones, Ivan P. 1976 JC ~ 01-Dec-2004
King, Charles W. 1976 HS ~ 15-Feb-2015
Kuhr, John K. 1976 JC ~ 19-Apr-2017 age 60, passed away in Houston, Texas, on the 19th of April 2017. John was born in Ankara, Turkey on 27 November 1956 to Louise Steiner Kuhr and Richard Ernest Kuhr, while his father was deployed abroad on a foreign assignment with the US Army. John graduated in 1973 from Robinson High School in Fairfax, Virginia, where he was a champion wrestler in the 1973 Northern Virginia Regionals. He was passionate about the sport and continued to follow wrestling closely throughout his life. After high school, he enrolled in New Mexico Military Institute (1974-1975), before pursuing wrestling again at Slippery Rock College in Pennsylvania (1975-1976).  John went on to graduate from the Calhoon Maritime Engineering School in Baltimore, Maryland in 1979. He rose quickly through the engineering ranks to become a USCG licensed Chief Engineer in 1996. For more than 32 years, he traveled the world shipping lanes on large container ships working primarily for Sealand Service, Patriot Services, E. R. Schiffart and Transatlantic Lines. Following his retirement in 2011, he spent several years in southern Brazil, where he loved the beaches, the food and the pace of life with the Brazilian people. John Kenneth Kuhr married Marise Patricia Perticone in Jacksonville, Florida, 1985-2005. Together they had one daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Kuhr, of Atlanta, Georgia. John is survived by his daughter and his mother, Louise S. Kuhr of Chandler, Arizona; his brother & wife, Richard A. And Linda Kuhr of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one sister, Shirley A. Kuhr and her husband, Samuel C. Lynch, of Lakeway, Texas; and a brother & his wife, Gregory S. And Paulette Kuhr of San Antonio, Texas; along with 6 nieces and 6 nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Richard E. Kuhr who passed in 1999.
Lang, Shawn M. 1976 HS
Lillie, Ray 1976 JC ~ 11-Mar-2015 68, of Mesa, Az passed away on March 12, 2012. Survived by his wife Deborah, two sons: Bert and Tim, also survived by his eight grandchildren: Raymond, Michelle, Gene, Marcus, Allison, Taylor, Alyssa, and Kristen. Also by two daughters in law Mary and Desiree as well as his mother Clarabelle.
Malapanes, Gregory V. 1976 HS ~ 15-May-1989
Maloof, Mike J., Jr. 1976 HS ~ 05-Jul-1987
Mehas, James A. 1976 JC
Miller, Walter G., Jr. 1976 JC ~ 16-Sep-2003
Noah, Jesse T. 1976 HS
O’Toole, Lawrence J. 1976 JC ~ 28-May-1982
Porter, John C. 1976 HS ~ 25-May-2005 , 47, of Norman died Wednesday, May 25, in Norman. Mr. Porter was born April 20, 1958, in Honolulu, to C.W. “Bill” Porter and Christiana Charles Porter. He attended New Mexico Military Institute and Norman High School. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and worked in the construction business. He enjoyed fishing. Mr. Porter was preceded in death by his father C.W. “Bill” Porter, former Cleveland County sheriff, and mother Christiana Charles Porter. Mr. Porter is survived by his brother James S. Porter.
Price, Tyrone G. 1976 HS
Royer, Philip Gregg 1976 HS ~ 07-Jun-2019, 61, died June 7th, 2019 at his home in Quilcene, WA. He is survived by his wife Kristyn, his children: Mary (Ben), Matt, Robert Jason Royer 2005 HS (Emma), his grandchildren: Andrew and Angelina, his brother Wyman (Jana), his sister Fawn, his step-father Wallace (Sharon), his dogs Ruddy, Buster, and Misty, and his grand-dogs Girl and Boy. He has left behind his business Advanced Rentals and Sales in Poulsbo, WA. He loved fishing, golfing, and spending time with his friends and family. Go Hawks!
Searey, MAJ David C., USA (Ret) 1976 JC ~ 13-Jun-2009
Serrano, Dennis J. 1976 HS
Smallwood, Ricky J. 1976 JC ~ 06-Jan-2011 Ricky “Rick” Joe Smallwood, 54, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, born Friday, March 30, 1956 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Joe Smallwood & Zuma Jauree (Burford) Smallwood; passed from his earthly life Thursday, January 6, 2011 in Crosby, Texas with his beloved family by his side. Ricky or “Rick” or “Splinter” by his family and friends has been a resident of the Houston area for over twenty years; Rick worked for Shell Pipeline, LLP, in Baytown, Texas for over twenty years and was a member of the Bikers Against Child Abuse or BACA. In his free time he enjoyed sports, riding motorcycles and playing poker on Saturday night. But what he loved more than anything in the world were the times he shared with his family and friends; especially his grandchildren who he loved playing and devoting his time to. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him. Rick is preceded in death by his loving parents, Joe & Zuma Smallwood; and dearest friend, Stacey Davis. Rick is survived by his beloved wife of twenty-four years, Sheri Ann Smallwood; daughter, Jillian Baugh; son, Austin Smallwood; grandchildren, Leven Peters, Laila Peters, Johnathan Peters, Jaleigh Peters; sister, Shirley McCollun & husband Ken and numerous nieces, nephews, family & friends.
Sorenson, Victor A. 1976 HS ~ 26-Sep-2011
Spradlin, Edward K. “Kim” 1976 JC ~ 24-Apr-2003 died unexpectedly at home in Helper, Utah, April 24, 2003. He was born October, 14, 1956 to Eddie and Nina Spradlin in East Ely, Nevada. Graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico. He worked as and employment counselor for The Department of Workforce Services in Price and was also on Helper’s City Council. Kim was a kind and gentle man who loved his family, music, and his dogs. Survived by his mother; children, Lindsay (Matt) Ray, Colby, Chelsea; brother, Marty (Stephenie); nephew, Tyler; Aunt Vicki and Uncle Udy; cousins, Barry, Loni, Elena, Brady, Stevi, Colton, Justin, Sidney, Skeeter; uncles, Gordon, Paul, Bill, and Carl, and other extended family members. Preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.
Stanton, George B. 1976 HS ~ 02-Aug-1999
Threadgill, Ronald R. 1976 JC
Umbarger, David G. 1976 HS ~ 15-Feb-2010 age 51, a resident of Alamogordo, New Mexico, for the past 3 years and a long time resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico, passed away on February 15, 2010 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born on April 4, 1958 to Frederick Neil Umbarger, Jr., and Mary Leona Condon. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping and fishing. He was a graduate of the New Mexico Military Institute in 1976. A lifelong Catholic, he was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Frederick and Mary Umbarger; and brother: Frederick Umbarger, III. He is survived by his sisters and brothers: Carole Ann Umbarger of Las Vegas, NM; Philip Frank Umbarger, Marilyn Kay Wright (Kevin) and Janet Lee Grinage (Robert) all of Farmington, NM; Charles Michael Umbarger (Mary Lou) of Las Vegas, NM; and Paul Kenneth Umbarger of Austin, TX; aunt: Pat Condon of Chicago, IL; numerous: cousins, nieces and nephews.
Vinson, Robert C. 1976 HS
Walker, Johnny R. 1976 HS ~ 30-Aug-2014
Whitmore, Robert B. 1976 JC
Wyly, Victor L., III 1976 HS ~ 07-Jun-2019 Born in Phoenix, Arizona on June 2, 1958. Died June 7, 2016 in Plano, Texas at age 58. He was a commercial airline pilot, a land developer, and an award-winning luxury custom homebuilder for over 30 years. A graduate of New Mexico Military Institute and Colorado State University, he grew up in Roswell, New Mexico and Richardson, Texas. He also lived in Estes Park, Colorado, and London, England. A world traveler, expert snow skier/boarder, rock climber, golfer, sailor, and guitarist, he was avid fisherman who built his own custom rods, as well.  He leaves to celebrate his life a doting wife, Sharon Marsh-Wyly, his beloved daughters and their husbands Shannon Carlson (Rick) and Stacy Wyly (Jahvin Carlough), their mother and dear friend Janice Wyly, their grandmother Ernie Shelton, his granddaughter, Annika Carlson, parents Margorie and Victor L. Wyly, Jr. 1954 HS-1956 JC , siblings Leslie Reeves (Tim), and Roger Wyly (Vicki), stepson Sloane Marsh, nieces Malia Reeves, Krista Reeves and Taylor Wyly, nephew Dylan Wyly, special friend-of-the-family Helen Butler, his much-loved dog PJ, and a worldwide family of in-laws, cousins, friends, colleagues and neighbors.

1975

Alley, LT Dennis J., NMMI 1975 JC ~ 18-Jan-2008 was born 11 April 1955, in Des Moines, IA. He moved with his family to Roswell when he was four years old, and resided there until his death. He passed away 18 January 2008 after suffering complications resulting from a stroke. Alley graduated high school from New Mexico Military Institute in 1973, and completed his associate’s degree at NMMI in 1975. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1976. Alley attended Eastern New Mexico University, earning his bachelor of business administration in 1979. He graduated with honors from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy in 1982, and was serving as a police lieutenant with the NMMI Police Department upon his death. Alley devoted his energies and life to NMMI, where he took his duties as a police officer and as an alumnus seriously. He was known for his work with the NMMI Constabulary. The Constabulary members looked at Lieutenant Alley as a mentor and guide. He offered them advice, counsel and correction just as he would if they were his sons and daughters, and they respected him for the devotion he showed to them. He wanted to help them succeed. His lifelong love of music manifested itself during his cadet days in his position as a trombone player for the NMMI band, several years of playing with the Roswell Symphony, and playing the pipe organ in Pearson Auditorium. At one point, when the pipe organ was in need of extensive repair, he, along with other NMMI alumni, volunteered their time to restore it. Alley cared deeply about NMMI. He was a Life Member of the Alumni Association and encouraged every cadet he worked with to become a member. Alley collected pictures of owls and bald eagles, which represented to him wisdom and a love of America and freedom. He also had other interests which included a love of hot air ballooning. Alley took his first flight in 1985, and became an avid balloonist thereafter. He enjoyed motorcycling, camping and travel, was a short wave enthusiast, and loved to to do woodworking. One of his favorite activities, however, was just getting together with friends, having a cup of coffee and talking. Dennis is survived by his father, Dr. Kennith Alley of Roswell; sister, Diane Alley; niece, Jennifer Webb and her son Brekken, all of Liberty, MO. In addition, Alley has left behind many friends and thousands of cadets who were impacted by his life and service to others.
Andrews, Bradley W. 1975 HS ~ 01-Nov-1997
Aufill, Michael G. 1975 HS a longtime Yale resident passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in Plano, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday May 17, 2014 at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Yale. Brother Mich Dershem will officiate. Family will greet friends at the Palmer Marler Funeral Home in Yale from 6:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening. Arrangements are entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Yale. Michael was born on July 24, 1957 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to William Robert and Katherine Elizabeth (Holley) Aufill. He grew up and attended school in Socorro, NM, then attended New Mexico Military Institute before moving to Augusta, Georgia where he graduated from Westside High School in 1975. Shortly after graduation, he moved to Stillwater and went into business with his brother at Bobo’s in Stillwater in the late seventies closing in the nineties. In 1996, he moved to Yale and bought a farm which was a dream of his. Michael was baptized in 1997 and joined the First Baptist Church. He married the love of his life Melody Claborn on December 21, 2002. He worked for Pepsi when he realized he had arthritis, so he made the decision to go back to college. Michael attended Oklahoma State University receiving his Secondary Science Teaching Degree in 2004 and then his Master’s Degree in Geology in 2007. He worked for Newfield Exploration in Tulsa from 2007 until 2011 when he began working for Pioneer Natural Resources in Los Colinas, Texas. He loved his job and the Pioneer Family. Michael loved his church and his boys. Michael enjoyed fishing and hunting and especially O.S.U. He was very opinionated and had very strong political views. Michael was a charter member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and was very strong in his faith. Michael is survived by his wife Melody Aufill of the home, sons Gordon Aufill and Matthew Aufill, daughter Karen Donovon, brother Bob Aufill and wife Leah of Perkins, sisters Charlotte Bruce and husband Ron of California, Holly Perrow and husband John of Virginia, sister-in-law Mary Kliewer and husband Justin, brothers-in-law Neal Claborn and wife Nicki, Ben Claborn, parents-in-law Marion and Connie Claborn, grandmother-in-law Jo Korkoski, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Barnett, Daniel D. 1975 JC ~ 27-May-2010
Bowles, Richard H. 1975 HS ~ 14-Feb-2013
Brecheisen, Dwight V. 1975 HS ~ 12-Jul-2007
Bruce, Robert S. 1975 JC
Bugg, Alan H. 1975 HS ~ 07-Oct-2005
Burden, Jack S., II 1975 JC ~ 01-Aug-2015
Burk, Jack Lee 1975 HS ~ 03-Jan-2011, 54, of Amarillo died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Jack was born Oct. 17, 1956, in Elk City, Okla., to John and Jimmie Burk. He lived his entire life in Amarillo and graduated from Amarillo High School. In 1979, Jack went to work for the Amarillo Fire Department and worked for 27 years, retiring in 2006. He loved sports, especially football and baseball. Jack enjoyed working around the house and being around his friends and family. He loved a good steak and playing and spending time with his dog, Cooper. He was preceded in death by his father, John Burk; his mother, Jimmie Zielke; and an infant sister, Deborah. Survivors include two sons, Ty Burk and wife Sara of Dallas and Tel Burk of Austin; a brother, Jim Burk and wife Trudy of Conroe; his stepmother, Genelle Burk of Ponca City, Okla.; a stepsister, Robbie Kirby of Ponca City; and two cousins, Nina Younger of Amarillo and Timmy McClellan and wife Lou of Elk City.
Chambers, Theodore 1975 JC
Chavez, Steven J. 1975 HS
Cox, Robert W. 1975 HS
Crossland, Richard A. 1975 HS
Davis, David Wayne 1975 JC ~ 24-Dec-2006 , age 51, of Carthage, Mo., passed away at 5:13 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, following an 18 month illness. David was born July 13, 1955, in Carlsbad, N.M., and had lived in Carthage the last four years. He received an associates degree in business from the New Mexico Military Institute, his bachelor’s degree in accounting from MSSU and a master’s of divinity degree from Crown College in Knoxville, TN He was employed as an accountant for the Umicore Corp. in Quapaw, OK. He was a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church, of Carthage and was director of the Crossroads Baptist Bible Institute. He married Cheryl Lilly on Dec. 2, 1978, in Denver, CO. She survives. Additional survivors include five sons, Brannon David and wife, Kimberly, Knoxville, and Samuel Davis, Jacob Davis, Bryant Davis and Jonathan Davis, all of Carthage; four daughters, Kathriann Brown and husband, Ted, Webb City, Mo., and Ada Mae Davis, Emily Davis and Suzannah Davis, all of Carthage; his mother, Roberta Davis Butz, Harlingen, Texas; three brothers, Steve Davis, Colbert, OK, Bob Davis, Shamrock, Texas and Doug Davis, Aztec, NM; four half brothers, Harry Davis and Leslie Davis, both of Seneca, MO, Donald Davis, Grove, OK, and Richard Davis, Sarcoxie, MO; one half sister, Florence Jones, Seneca; and three grandchildren, Lilyan Brown, Benjamin Brown and Trystan Davis.
DeVargas, Raymond 1975 HS
Dobson, John W. 1975 JC ~ 15-Nov-1988
Eddins, John E. 1975 JC
Elson, William C. 1975 HS ~ 09-May-2001
Fisher, Ronald E. 1975 JC
Gager, Stephen M. 1975 HS ~ 03-Jul-2016  passed away peacefully on July 3,2016, accompanied by fireworks and surrounded by loved ones. He was 58. Stephen was born in The Hague, Netherlands on August 13, 1957; the son of Lem N. Gager and Yvonne M. Van Angelbeek Gager. Lem worked as an engineer for oil companies so Stephen grew up overseas, leaving the Netherlands at two for Saudi Arabia where he lived a happy childhood until age eleven when the family moved to Australia. He lived there until he was 15 and chose to attend New Mexico Military Institute as a boarding student. At age 17, he left and attended high school in Houston, Texas. Stephen joined the Navy at 21 serving six years as an X-ray technician at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and as Head of Radiology in Portsmouth, VA and Dalgren, VA. He moved to Florida in 1985 where he enlisted in the Coast Guard. Stephen was active for four years before transferring to the Coast Guard Reserve where he served until his retirement in 2002 Stephen attended Hillsborough Community College. He earned an Associate of Science degree in Radiological Technology and, later, an A.S. in Radiation Therapy. He worked in the field around the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. A lifelong Christian, Stephen spent long hours studying the Bible. He was an active member of Countryside Christian Center for many years and later at Harborside Christian Church. His friends and family were all recipients of his knowledge and insights. Stephen enjoyed woodworking, kitchen design; which he did professionally for a while, and house remodeling of all types. He could turn his hand to almost any project from roofing to tiling and flooring. He also loved to shop and had a keen eye for a bargain. Stephen was married and divorced twice,. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aunt L:ois, Aunt Juanita, and Uncle Carem. He is survived by his brother, Raymond (Margaret) of Duncanville, TX, sisters, Karin Ylonka Wiggins of Tomball, TX, Bianca Gager Johnson (Bruce) of Sedgwick, KS and Yolanda Gager Hover (Jeff) of Midlothian, TX, nephews, Philipp and Brenden, nieces, Yasmine, Giselle, Sonya (Stephen), Trishia (Mike), and Megan, great nephews, Alexander, Bryce, Jackson and Kyler, and great nieces, Angelica and Ellyse, Uncles Shad, Tom and Anthony, Aunts Sophia and, Catherine and Joann, numerous cousins, his girlfriend, Catherine Swanson and several dear friends.
Garvey, Robert J., III 1975 JC
Howey, Warren A. 1975 HS ~ 31-Dec-2007 51, born September 24, 1956, passed away December 31, 2007, after a life-long struggle with disease. He is survived by a son, Joseph Paul Ulibarri (31); two granddaughters, Nichole Santini Ulibarri (13), and Autumn Call Ulibarri (12); sisters, Sandy Kimmons, husband John, Terrie Gorrell, husband Bob, and Dana Suazo, and husband Silas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Jo Ann Howey.
Huber, 2LT Glen M. 1975 JC
Jones, Jay L., IV 1975 HS
Lazos, Miguel C. 1975 JC ~ 12-Apr-1998
Light, Bradley T. 1975 HS ~ 23-Oct-2010  53, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Brad Light was born Aug. 23, 1957, to Robert S. And Jo Anna (Wills) Light in Carlsbad, NM. He graduated from New Mexico Military Institute in 1975. Brad returned to Carlsbad after graduation to join the family business. He served as president of the Wills Royalty, Inc. Brad loved the movie theater business. He bought and renovated the Fiesta Drive-in, which he has operated since the mid ’90s. Brad was an avid dog lover. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Anna W. Light; and brother, Robert M. Light. He is survived by his daughter, Sidney joanna Light of Carlsbad, NM; father, Robert S. Light of Austin, Texas; brother, Stanley W. Light of Dallas, Texas; aunts: Elizabeth Wills, Kay Light and Ann Burns and husband, David; uncle, John Light; best friend, Steven Melero; and several cousins.
Otero, David, Jr. 1975 JC ~ 06-Nov-2010 55, born August 19, 1955, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010. David is survived by his children, Manny Otero, Carlos Otero, and Dominic Otero and companion, Tara Lang; granddaughters, Denise Otero and Izabella Lang; father, David Otero, Sr.; brothers, Mike Otero and Daniel Otero; sister, Jackie Garza; mother of his children, Dolores Romero; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, Godchildren, cousins, and friends. David was preceded in death by his mother, Lora Otero. David was a graduate of West Mesa High School, New Mexico Military Institute, and a UNM alumnus. David was a UNM basketball player and high school basketball coach and a big supporter of high school basketball. David had a big impact on his family and the community, through his generosity and his big loving heart for everyone.
Peterson, Richard B. 1975 JC
Rightmire, Kermit A. 1975 HS ~ 28-Jul-2011
Rudeau, Peter M. 1975 HS
Sabatini, Richard A. 1975 JC ~ 09-May-2009 54, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie. Rick was born on Sept. 17, 1954, in Baltimore, MD, to Anthony R. Sabatini, a highly decorated veteran of World War II, who was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery, and Elizabeth R. Sabatini, who also preceded him in death. Rick is survived by his daughters, Ariana F. Sabatini and Natasha G. Sabatini, as well as his ex-wife, Tambra Warner Sabatini, all of Titusville. He is also fondly remembered by his dear friends, the Rosemary and Dennis Winton family of Titusville. As a young child, Rick lived in both Italy and Germany and spent many days traveling throughout Europe with his parents, and eventually resided in El Paso, Texas, where he graduated from Eastwood High School in 1973. As a distinguished ROTC student, he received many awards and honors. He was accepted into the New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell, NM, where he was a member of the highly esteemed Goss Rifles Precision Drill Team. Following his graduation in 1975, he entered the Douglas MacAthur Academy of Freedom at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, to complete his undergraduate degree, which he received in 1977. Rick entered the United States Army in 1977 and served at various locations throughout the United States as a Foreign Liaison Officer, finally leaving the U.S. Army in 1981 with the rank of captain while stationed at Ft. Lee, VA. Upon his departure from the U.S. Army, he entered duty with the Central Intelligence Agency in 1982 as a field agent assigned domestically. While with the CIA, he was personally chosen by the Senior National Intelligence Officer for Security and assigned to Agency Headquarters to be the Senior Intelligence Briefing Officer. He retired from his combined service with the U.S. Army and the CIA after 25 years of service to move his family to Pennsylvania. Rick was most recently employed as a substitute teacher for the Erie Central School System in Erie.
Sacomano, Michael J. 1975 JC
Shaw, Anthony D. “Tony” 1975 HS ~ 11-Dec-2012 55, of Midland, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, due to a car accident. He was born on May 17, 1957, in Midland, to Joy Moore Shaw and Henry Shaw. Tony received his Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University. He worked as an accountant for Endeavor Energy Resources. He played polo for several years and he loved walking his dogs at the Polo Fields. Tony loved his job and was always willing to help out his co-workers. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joy Shaw, one uncle, and one aunt. Those left behind to honor and cherish his memory are his daughters, Alexandria Shaw of Midland and Ashley Shaw of Boynton Beach, FL; father, Henry Shaw and wife, Bobbie Ann of Midland; step-brothers, Lee Morgan and John Morgan, both of Midland; step-sister, Pam Morgan of San Antonio; aunt, Pat Shaw; and several cousins. He also leaves behind his four dogs: Annie, Dakota, Belle, and Riley.
Shull, Ralph E. 1975 JC ~ 29-Jul-2008  Ralph Eugene Gene Passed away July 29, 2008. Gene was born to Paul Shull and Kathy Shull, October 31, 1955. Gene is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda Gardenhire Shull, his daughter Heather and son-in-law Scott Juneau, his son Treston Eugene Shull 2004 JC and one grandson Landon Juneau and his unborn grandchild that he would have met in December. He is also survived by his father, Paul Shull, mother Kathy Shull and brothers, Bert Shull and wife Janet, Gary Shull and wife Leann and several uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his in-laws the Gardenhire family.
Sickles, Frank L. 1975 JC ~ 10-Feb-2013 58, of Big Spring, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Laura Sickles of Big Spring; two brothers, David Sickles and wife, Linda of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Mickey Sickles and wife, Belen of Mesa, Arizona; and seven nieces and nephews.
Sturgeon, Alan E. (Vrooman) 1975 HS ~ 05-Nov-2018 Alan E. Vrooman died peacefully Nov. 5, 2018, from complications due to an intra-cranial aneurysm (stroke) at Peace Hospital in Vancouver, Wash. Alan was preceded in death by parents Eugene R. Sturgeon, Inge S. (Sturgeon) Vrooman, and Gordon E. Vrooman. Alan is survived by his wife Julie, son Ryan of Denver, Colo., and daughter Bridget (Ryan Elsmore), granddaughters Sophie, Stella and Scarlett Elsmore all of Battle Ground, Wash., and brother John Sturgeon and family of Richmond, Texas, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins and friends. Alan was born in Thermopolis, Wyo., on Jan. 19, 1955. He lived in Hamilton Dome the first years of his life, moved to Thermopolis and eventually moved to Tripoli, Libya for several years and returned to Cody. He attended school at Cody High School and the New Mexico Military Institute. He worked in Cody with his (adopted) father Gordon as a house building contractor. Alan married Julie Svetlik 41 years ago. They moved to Gillette, Wyo., where he worked for Meridian Oil Company as a completions professional. After Gillette, the family eventually ended up in Denver, where he attended Arapahoe Community College. Alan retired from Black Hills Exploration and Production as Permitting Director. For retirement Alan and Julie built a home in Phoenix, Ariz., and have a town home in Portland, Ore. They spent time in Phoenix during the winter and summered in Portland to be close to their granddaughters.
Tiernan, Peter A. 1975 JC
Tilton, Steve A. 1975 JC ~ 25-Jun-2001
Watson, Raymond O. 1975 HS
Wells, Richard W. 1975 HS ~ 29-Jul-17
Wommack, James E., II 1975 HS

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Attmore, John C. 1974 HS
Banning, Deuard K. 1974 HS ~ 06-Jan-2014  was born on August 10, 1956, and passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014. Dueard was a resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Barkhausen, William P. 1974 HS ~ 09-Sep-1999
Barnett, George H., III 1974 HS ~ 25-Apr-1985
Belanger, David A. 1974 JC ~ 01-May-1984
Brady, Scott H. 1974 JC ~ 15-Jun-2013
Brown, Harry L., III 1974 HS
Byrd, Michael D. 1974 JC ~ 02-Nov-2015 61, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 in Roswell, NM. Pastor Cal West of First Baptist Church in Corona, NM will be officiating. Michael was born August 15, 1954 to Betty Dell Winstead and Bob H. Byrd. Mike spent his younger years in Roswell, NM while spending sometime at the Vaughn ranch. He attended high school and college at NMMI and finished up his college education in Dallas, Texas. He was employed at NM Department of Health and Scientific Lab Division in Albuquerque, NM prior to his retirement. For several years Mike and his family lived in Dallas, Texas and then moved to Albuquerque, NM where he lived until his retirement and then moved to the ranch in Corona, NM. Mike loved watching his boys play sports, never missed a game while they were playing at Hope High School in Albuquerque. He also enjoyed coaching some Little League teams. Mike’s spare time was spent working on his vehicles; he had a love for making them loud and fast. Michael is survived by his son, Colin Byrd; his brother Bob H. Byrd, Jr. and wife Denise of Corona, NM; sister-in-law Judy Byrd of Vaughn, NM; nephews Robbie Byrd and wife Margaret of Amarillo, TX; Jason Byrd and wife Sarah and daughter Bree of San Antonio, TX; nieces Shannon Lightfoot and her husband Cody and son Hadley of Corona, NM; Candice Roberts and her husband Rusty and children Boone, Cooper and Jacey of Clovis, NM; and aunt Nancy Thompson of Amarillo, TX. He is also survived by numerous cousins from New Mexico and Texas and his ex-wife Martha McNally Robinson of Albuquerque, NM. Preceded in death by his son Christopher Byrd; mother Betty Dell Winstead; father Bob H. Byrd, Sr.; and brother Richard Allan Byrd. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Jim Stokes, Ronnie Adams, Greg Robinson, Randy Gibson, Charles Koslowsky and Doug Hariss.
Cheek, Byron L. 1974 JC ~ 04-Aug-2009
Chittim, Kevin R. 1974 HS ~ 11-Jul-2014 58, a longtime resident of Cedar Park, passed away from a long illness on July 10, 2014 in Temple, Texas.Texas Kevin was born in Wurzburg, Germany where his father, Reed, was stationed on Nov. 19, 1955. The moment his mother, B a r b a r a , gave birth, the church bells next door rang. He was the second of nine children and the oldest son of Reed and Barbara Chittim of Wyoming. Both sets of his grandparents were also proud to be from Wyoming. Kevin grew up in New Mexico and loved being on the New Mexico Military Institute’s Rodeo team with his beloved brother, Tim. They had many escapades and wonderful adventures. He attended the University of Wyoming and graduated from the University of Texas. He was a diehard fan of both institutions. Kevin was the owner of AA Teledata and also a broker with TCB Realty. He worked hard but his real achievement in life was his love for his family and his extended “family.” His proudest moment was the day his son, Austin, was born and then when Austin and his wife, Tara, brought two beautiful grandbabies, Jacob and Stella, into this world. Kevin loved nothing more than spending time with them and his dogs over the years who were also a big part of his family. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Bell (San Diego), his former spouse Michelle Chittim, his son, Austin Chittim, his daughter-in-law, Tara Chittim and their children, Jacob and Stella all of Austin. He is also survived by his eight siblings: Kathleen Strukoff and her husband, Rudy (Calif.); Tim Chittim and his wife Gina (Austin), Teresa Chittim (N.M.), Virginia Chittim (N.M.), Bridget Chittim (Austin), Mary Fields (Austin), Margaret Blythe and her husband, JB (Colo.) and Charlie Chittim (San Diego) and their children. He is also survived by his aunts, Marilee Fattor (Colo.) and Margaret Bell (N.Y.). He was predeceased by his father, Reed. Kevin loved music of all sorts and sports. He attended not only every one of his son’s football games but every practice and was an extremely involved parent with those teams. One sentence that would sum up Kevin’s life is: He had such a broad definition of “family” that included a wide array of special amigos and he was the surrogate father and brother to many. Mr. C’s house was the safe haven and caring place for many. Kevin absolutely believed that his granddads and his father were heroes and he made every effort to be a hero to his son. The biggest legacy he would want to leave would be to have his son be a hero to his kids in return. His extended family will miss Kevin’s outrageous, signature laugh and that twinkle he always had in his eye. “God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me” With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly we could not make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best”
Cohen, Allen J. 1974 HS
Colburn, James T. 1974 HS
Copeland, Charles L. 1974 HS ~ 02-Mar-2010
Crenshaw, Clifford E. 1974 JC ~ 08-Dec-2009 56, of Fayetteville passed away Dec. 8, 2009, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 8, 1953, in Tulsa, OK, to Clifford E. Crenshaw, Sr., and Jacqueline Sanders. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Cory Crenshaw. He is survived by his sons, Clifford E. Crenshaw, I, and family of Jenks, OK, Clifford E. Crenshaw, II, of Tulsa, OK, Courtney Crenshaw of Holden, OK; and his ex-wife, Sharon Crenshaw of Tulsa, OK; his sister, Selena Mobley of Tulsa, OK; his brothers, Eugene Crenshaw of Detroit, Tango Lee Crenshaw of Lincoln, NE, and Mark Crenshaw of San Francisco. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loving partner, Donna Davis, of the home and her children, Jesse Davis and family of Springdale, Christopher Davis and family of Centerton and Lorna Wynn and family of Powell, MO. Clifford graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa as a gifted football star and went on to play football for the University of Arizona and the New Mexico Military Institute. After college he spent two years as a professional player with the Canadian League. After football injuries, he later worked as a draftsman and field supervisor for the Williams Oil, Co. In Tulsa, where he retired after 20 years of service. Clifford spent his remaining years in Bentonville and Fayetteville, doing landscaping and yard work as a hobby. He made friends wherever he went and was loved by all. He will be sadly missed and always loved by those who knew him.
Ellison, Charles A. 1974 JC
Franklin, Kenneth A. 1974 JC
Gabilondo, Jose L. 1974 JC ~ 28-Aug-2007
Graves, MAJ Donald R., USA (Ret) 1974 JC died Wednesday, Febuary 19, 1997 at Potomac Hospital. He retired in August 1996 from the U.S. Army as Major after 20 years of service. He was employed at General Research Corporation International in Vienna. He had a bachelor’s degree from New Mexico Military Instutute and a master’s from the University of New Mexico.
Harada, Dan K. 1974 JC ~ 28-Nov-2005
Harding, Robert W. 1974 HS
Hendrix, William H. “Buck”, Jr. 1974 HS ~ 04-Apr-2015  Buck died peacefully on April 4, 2015 in Miami, Fl after a battle with leukemia. He was born on March 31, 1956 at Ft. Polk, LA. His family moved to the Seattle area in 1969. Buck attended Bellevue Jr. High School and transfered to New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, where he graduated from high school. He attended the University of Puget Sound and Seattle Pacific University. He received a degree in business and finance. Before joining Starbuck’s Coffee Company, Buck coached swimming at Bellevue Eastside Swim Team (BEST). At Starbuck’s, Buck started their mail order division. He later managed the Latin America operations and then the European and Middle East operations. He retired in 2012 and became a board member and consultant for SEKO Store Development Service, an Amsterdam based company. Buck dedicated his life to coaching, mentoring, and helping others. His biggest source of pride was his son, Kyle. The love of his life was Maria Rodriguez whom he was scheduled to marry in December 2015. He is survived by his son Kyle, his mother Billie Hendrix of Vashon, his sister Liz Maier of Vashon, his sister Tara Holtzclaw of Enumclaw, and his fiance Maria Rodriguez of Miami, FL. Buck loved a party.
Hougesen, Chaplain Bruce A. 1974 JC ~ 17-Jan-2009
Kemp, Andrew P. 1974 JC ~ 28-May-2016 62, a retired advertising executive with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, died peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Fort Worth after a long illness.  Andy spent his youth in Dimmitt before moving to Fort Worth in 1965. He attended New Mexico Military Institute serving as squad leader and was honored with the Peter Hurd Polo Award as the result of his play on the NMMI polo team. Andy subsequently earned a bachelor of science degree from Texas Tech University where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and will remain an avid Red Raider in heaven. Andy met the love of his life, Teresa Bruegel, while working on the family farm in Dimmitt and married in October, 1980. Their son, Perry, was born in 1987. The family lived in Fort Worth where Andy worked initially as a commodities broker before serving 25 years in real estate advertising at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram where he won multiple awards, including the Special Achievement Award in Outside Sales. He subsequently worked in land sales for National Land Partners. They frequently returned to Dimmitt where Andy helped oversee the family farm and livestock business, and would bring friends often to hunt. He loved World War II history, sports, cooking on the grill and horse racing. Andy was a faithful member of Broadway Baptist Church and an active member of the Adult 6 Wilson Class. He was a member of River Crest Country Club and the Steeplechase Club. A loving husband and father, devoted to family and friends, Andy will be missed by all those who knew him. Survivors: Andy is survived by his wife of 36 years, Teresa Bruegel Kemp; his son, Perry Kemp; his sisters, Carla Kemp Thompson and her husband, Kelly, of Fort Worth and Camille Kemp and her husband, Kevin Menk, of Dallas; and his beloved dog, Scout.
Kinnard, Michael W. 1974 JC
Krause, Karl W. 1974 HS ~ 08-Jan-2017  61 of Nacogdoches, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Nacogdoches.  Mr. Krause was born on March 11, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of William George Krause and Phyllis Krause. Mr. Krause attended high school at New Mexico Military Institute and several universities, including Stephen F. Austin.  He was a Boy Scout.  He joined the United States Army in 1974 and remained until his retirement in 1997.  During his military career, Karl received numerous Army service and commendation medals; some of which were 2 Meritorious Service Medals, 4 Army Commendation Medals, 6 Army Good Conduct Medals, Army of Occupation Medal, 2 National Defense Service Medals, Non-Commissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 3, Army Service Ribbon, 3 Overseas Service Ribbons, Expert Infantryman Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar, and the US Army Gold Recruiter Badge with 2 Sapphire Achievement Stars.  Karl was a retired Army paratrooper, having attained a NCO, a rank of E-6.  Karl was a tactical artic warfare instructor achieving almost over 200 jumps . He served as a member of the Old Guard at Arlington Cemetery. Karl was a tactical artic instructor and an award-winning army recruiter.  Karl, at some point, found time to become a NRA Certified Firearms Instructor and a Licensed Instrument Pilot. Karl loved to fly airplanes and was an expert marksman.  He was also an avid reader.  His knowledge of history was surpassed by no one.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his daughter Brigid and family.  He was known for his love of words in writing and speaking, and even the occasional bad joke. Family was everything to Karl.  As an eldest son of an Air Force pilot family and subsequent career military himself, Karl’s center of meaning was his family which includes his parents, sisters and beloved daughter Brigid, whom he was very proud.  A gentle soul, Karl’s passion for finding his place in the world came through his travel worldwide and his voracious consumption of books.  By nature, protective of those he loved, he was most content at the shooting range with his father and brothers-in-law and at home surrounded by family. Karl is survived by his parents, William George Krause and Phyllis Krause; daughter, Brigid Wang Krause of College Station, Texas; sisters, Kimberly DeForest of Fulshear , Texas, Karen Gilboux of Dallas, Texas, and Katherine Krause Zahler of Dallas, Texas.
Martinez, Rojelio “Marty” 1974 JC ~ 07-Nov-2015 age 62, died Saturday, November 7, 2015. He was born January 17, 1953 in San Benito TX to Cornelio and Nesia Martinez. Marty graduated from Hobbs High School, NM, attended Eastern NM University and New Mexico Military Institute. On April 1, 1973, Marty joined the United States Marines. He was a proud and dedicated Marine. After many years of serving his country, he entered into the oil and gas industry which brought him to Oklahoma. He worked for Citation, Dominion and Devon as a senior engineer tech. Marty enjoyed fishing and camping and was social butterfly, never met a person he didn’t like. His greatest passions was serving God and spending time with his family. Marty was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his wife; Flora, three sons; Robert, Anthony and Christopher. Christopher’s wife Judy and their children, Cylie and Micaela. His father; Cornelio, four brothers; Carlos, Jaime, Cornelio and William and one sister, Esther.
McCluskey, Patrick L. 1974 HS ~ 25-Jul-2005, 48, formerly of Flagstaff, died Sunday, July 31, 2005 at home in Accokeek, Md. Born Sept. 1, 1956, in Dallas Texas, Mr. McCluskey was raised in southern Arizona and attended high school in New Mexico. He was proud to have graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute. He continued his education at Northern Arizona University. Following college, Patrick worked 10 years for Digital Equipment Corporation in Tempe. He met his wife, Mary Alice, at Digital Equipment and they were married in 1982. They resided in Chandler, where their three children were born. Seeking a cooler climate, the family moved to Flagstaff, where Mr. McCluskey was employed by W.L. Gore for the next nine years. In 1999, he was offered a job with the U.S. Treasury Department. The family moved to Accokeek, Md, a suburb of Washington D.C., allowing him to pursue his childhood passion of coin collecting. He spent the last six years of his life getting paid to enjoy his hobby. Mr. McCluskey was involved in life. He lived each day giving of himself and his time to the young as well as the old. He was grateful to his Creator for his blessings and openly expressed his gratitude, and he willingly shared his zest for life with all those with whom he came in contact. He may have met a stranger but they would have parted as friends. Among his many strengths were his honesty, willingness, humor and never-ending positive attitude. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Mary Alice; sons Adam Christopher and Philip Patrick; daughter Jennifer Nichole; mother Joyce McCluskey Zink; and brother Steven McCluskey of Sierra Vista. He is also survived by his loving extended family members, mother-in-law Violet Allen of Scottsdale; sisters-in-law and brothers in-law; eight nephews; four nieces; and five great nephews.
McGill, Ricky W. 1974 JC ~ 13-Jul-1989
McKinley, Monty K. 1974 HS
Molyneaux, Gregory D. 1974 JC ~ 20-Oct-2007
Newton, John C. 1974 JC ~ 08-Apr-2008 of Midland, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008. He was born August 26, 1954 in Rome, New York to J.R. Newton and Virginia Ramsey. Johnny was raised in Midland, Texas, and graduated from Lee High School. He later attended Baylor University, graduating in 1977. On March 29, 1980, he married Judy Reese in Midland, Texas. Johnny was employed with Fractech Services as a West Texas Marketing and Sales Manager at the time of his death. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Johnny is survived by his loving wife of twenty-eight years, Judy Newton of Midland, Texas; daughter, Allison Newton of Graham, Texas; son, Jeremy Newton of Midland, Texas; daughter, Lori Newton of Abilene, Texas; father, J.R. Newton of Lubbock, Texas; brothers, Wayne and Jay Ramsey; father and mother-in-law, Lee and Nita Reese of Comanche, Texas; and sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Weldon Swanger of Brownwood, Texas. Johnny was a very loving uncle to his nieces and nephews.
Oberg-Berkshire, Gary B. 1974 HS ~ 27-Dec-2007 51, passed Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Anna Kaseman Hospice in Albuquerque after bravely struggling a grave illness. His beloved family was at his side. Gary was born on January 15, 1956 in Glendale, California. The family returned home to New Mexico shortly afterward, and rented a ranch near Yeso, where Gary spent his first years in school. Later the family moved to his grandfather Homer Berkshire’s ranch in Estancia. He attended Highland High School in Albuquerque, then transferred to the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, graduating in 1974. Gary’s beloved professional activities centered on ranching and horsemanship, including rodeo competition. He was a lifelong member of the New Mexico Cutting Horse Association and served as its president in the mid-1980. In the recent years, he managed the Berkshire Ranch in Estancia until his illness progressed too far. He briefly resided in Clovis before returning to the family home in Albuquerque, where his mother lives. Gary was preceded in death by his beloved father, Alfred Oberg, a World War II veteran, pilot and a prominent New Mexico rancher and political figure. Gary is survived by his wonderfully loving and supportive mother, Evelyn Jane Berkshire-Oberg of Albuquerque; his daughter Janell Oberg and granddaughter Rainy of Lyndon, Washington; his son Kyle Berkshire of Albuquerque; his brothers Michael L. “Mike” Oberg 1963 HS of Gallegos Ranch, Logan, and Patrick H. “Pat” Oberg 1969 HS of Elephant Butte, and their families; along with numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces, and special friends.
Ortega, Matthew G. 1974 HS
Petchesky, Stephen M. 1974 HS ~ 09-Sep-2005
Provost, David R. 1974 HS
Reed, Anthony R. 1974 JC ~ 15-Jul-2002
Ruiz, Adrian, Jr. 1974 JC
Schrimsher, Keith L. 1974 HS ~ 28-Mar-2015 59, of Roswell, NM, who died unexpectedly at his beloved ranch Saturday, March 28, 2015. His wife, Micki, and his sons, Nathan and Lucas, survive him. His parents Ted Schrimsher and Vera King Schrimsher of Roswell, NM; his brother Jeff Schrimsher of Albuquerque, NM; and sister Devera Schrimsher Goss of Baton Rouge, LA, also survive him. Keith married Micki Sue Coley in 1988 and was deeply devoted to her until death. He was a loving husband and father. It was well noticed by everyone around him that he adored his family and took a continually active role in the lives of his two boys, Nathan and Lucas. He was very proud of his boys and worked tirelessly to make himself available to support and encourage them. Keith was a 1974 graduate of New Mexico Military Institute. In 1981, Keith earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from New Mexico State University. He was a respected farm and ranch real-estate broker and appraiser; he loved New Mexico and the wild and open rangelands. He could identify each blade of native grass and flora and enjoyed tendering a habitat for the wildlife on his Chaves County ranch. He loved raising cattle and called many of them by name. He was a knowledgeable historian of the Land of Enchantment’s rich past and told intriguing stories of the people who settled the vast lands that he worked and studied. Keith loved the mountains and was an outstanding, fluid downhill skier. When people noticed his skill, he was often approached and asked for advice on how to improve their techniques. Keith was a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and a longtime member of Calvary Chapel of Roswell. His faith assures that he is no longer suffering the trials of this world, but is rejoicing in the arms of his Lord and Savior. His family is left to mourn, but we grieve with hearts full of hope, especially as resurrection Sunday approaches to remind us of the victory over death that Christ assured us by the Cross and resurrection. “Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:57.
Schwettmann, David S. 1974 HS ~ 16-Nov-2011 55, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at a local hospital.  Mr. Schwettmann was born October 29, 1956, in Las Cruces, NM, to William and Katharine Schwettmann, and had been a resident of Tatum for the past 16 years. He was a surveyor and an active member of AA. He was an alumni of the New Mexico Military Institute. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Debbie Schwettmann of Tatum; son, Jesse Schwett¡mann and wife, Krissy, of Henderson; daughter, Stephanie Schwettmann of Kilgore; grandsons, Hunter and Payton Schwettmann; stepsons, Jason Geisler and wife, Kristie, and their children, Colson and Conner, of Columbus, Texas, and J.R. Geisler and wife, Brandy, and their children, Brittany and Bridget, of Rock Island, Texas; brothers, William H. “Bill” Schwettmann, III, 1967 HS-1970 JC and wife, Eileen, of Las Alamos, NM, and John Schwettmann of Albuquerque, NM; and several nieces and nephews.
Shikany, Gary A. 1974 HS ~ 27-Mar-2014 Born April 5th 1955 Entered into rest March 27, 2014 Gary is survived by his wife Dely Shikany & His loving sister Sharon E. Shikany, Brothers Walter Shikany Jr.and William Shikany & two sister-in-laws. Nephews, Christopher Thomas Green, William John Shikany, Walter Shikany III and Michael Shikany. Niece Megan Marie Shikany and many loving friends. He graduated from Christopher Columbus High School, and attended New Mexico Military Institute where he was Cadet of the year. He was employed for many years with Burdines as Director of Security, and then went to work for Health Coalition after leaving he opened his own company Nations Medical Inc. His love was the waters and above all his fishing of which he gave the gift to his nephews. His ashes will be taken to Stiltsville, where Gary treasured, above anything. Rest in Peace Our Love.
Smith, Dennis W. 1974 JC ~ 15-Jul-2007 was born on Dec. 31, 1952, in Lubbock. He passed away peacefully at his home on July 15, 2007. Dennis graduated from Lubbock Cooper High School in 1972. He then attended New Mexico Military Institute on a football scholarship. Dennis worked as an auto mechanic for Brunken Toyota and Gene Messer Toyota for over 30 combined years of service. He worked the past six years as a service advisor for Smith South Plains in Levelland. Dennis loved drag racing. He competed at local raceways and in Abilene, San Angelo and Hobbs. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia; his parents, Eddie and Faye Smith of Lubbock; and sister, Connie Means of Lubbock. Dennis is survived by his wife, Joni; two sons, Dustin Smith and Chris Smith and wife Heather; one stepson, Quinton Hatfield and wife Heather; one brother, Rick Smith and wife Donna; four grandchildren, Destiny, Nadia, Boston and Tucker; two nephews, Clint and Kyle Smith; and two nieces, Tonya Bennett and Holly Metzig.
Spillers, Richard G. 1974 JC
Stark, Thomas M. 1974 HS ~ 20-May-2014 Tom Stark, born Thomas McCrary Stark, passed away May 20, 2014. He was born January 16, 1955, to Dick and Jane McCrary Stark at the Gainesville Sanitarium. He was the first grandchild to Tom and Dorothy McCrary of Waverly, TN, and held his position as angel until their death. He was also adored by his Grandmother Lucy Stark with whom he often fished and hunted. Tom gave with a golden heart seeing to it that those he loved and even stumbled upon were taken care of. He understood and always had compassion for those less fortunate. Known for his love of the outdoors, Tom was an avid hunter and fisherman. He graduated Gainesville High School in 1974, and completed the Farm and Ranch Management Program at TCU. Tom was co-owner and operator of Miller’s Cleaners for almost 20 years. Tom was father to beautiful daughters, Carly Kaye and husband, Kyle McKamie, and Hayley Jill and husband, Sean Loftice produced from a loving marriage to Tracy Ann Sluder Stark. Richard and Margaret Jo Stark, Dave and Leslie Ann Stark, Holly Stark, Lucy and Steven Sutton, several nieces and a nephew also survive him as does dear friends Shirley Paclik, Rudy Paclik, Roger Martin and Wally Cox. Preceding him in death are Jane Stark, Tom and Dorothy McCrary, Lucy Stark, Michael David Stark, and Randy Scott Sluder.
Steanson, Kirk H. 1974 HS ~ 17-Nov-2016
Taylor, Jeffery Desmond 1974 HS ~ 11-May-1974
Ulibarri, Charles 1974 HS ~ 12-Oct-2004
Vaughn, Richard T. 1974 JC
Webster, Owen D. 1974 HS ~ 02-May-2010 Owen David passed away at his home in Alamogordo, NM, on May 2, 2010. David is survived by his father A. A. “Web” Webster, Jr., and Carol Hensley Webster, as well as two brothers, Arthur A. Webster, III, of Longmont, Colorado and Van A. Webster of Artesia, NM, and one sister, Winnie Webster of Augsburg, Germany. He is also survived by three nephews and two nieces. David was born February 11, 1956 in Artesia, NM, and grew up in Alamogordo, NM. He graduated in 1974 from Alamogordo High School, moved to Amarillo, TX, and began working for the Iowa Beef Processing plant. Later he became a laborer for a brick laying crew and worked his way up to Master Brick Layer. He loved creating elaborate designs with bricks. David enjoyed working outside, fishing, camping and hunting. He was a big fan of John Wayne, Lee Marvin, and Chuck Norris.
Wilson, Maple, II 1974 JC

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Adams, Kenneth G. 1973 HS ~ 31-Oct-2006 died Oct. 31, 2006, at home in Camas. He was 50.
Allen, Danny H. 1973 JC ~ 02-Feb-2019, age 66.  On July 8, 1952, Danny was born in Clayton, NM, to Elmer and Patricia Allen. He graduated from high school in Zuni, NM, and attended New Mexico Military Institute for two years. Danny completed his degree in Animal Science at New Mexico State University. While in college, he was on the rodeo team. Danny worked as a cowboy on various ranches in New Mexico and spent several years as a USDA Meat Grader. Danny and his wife, Ann (Spielbauer) Allen moved to Roswell, where they built their home in the country and raised their son, Ben. He was a self-employed horse trainer, custom bit and spur maker, and gun engraver. Danny loved all things cowboy and the outdoors. He was a calf and team roper, avid hunter, and loved camping with his family in the mountains. Danny raised many horses over the years and enjoyed showing them with his wife and son. Survivors: Those left to cherish Danny’s memory are his wife, Ann; son, Ben; and numerous cousins and in-laws. Preceded: Preceding Danny in death were his parents, Pat and Elmer Allen.
Andrews, Mark E. 1973 HS ~ 01-Dec-2018, 63, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico succumbed to cancer and was called to his eternal resting place on December 1, 2018. He entered this world on April 12, 1955 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Henry and Bernice Andrews of Prewitt, New Mexico. He is survived by his daughter Morgan Andrews; son Garrett Andrews; from his second wife Vicki Andrews; daughter Brandy Heath; daughter Madeline Andrews; from his first wife Deloras Ann Ward; grandson Vincent Briseno; grandson Bret Anderson; grandson Vincent Heath; brother Brent Andrews; sister Canda Rasberry; sister Shelly Kingsland; brother in law Bradley Rasberry; former brother in law Mike Kingsland. Mark served in the US Army from 972 – 1973. Mark attended USATC in Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri where he received his journeyman electrician certification. Mark worked as an Electrician for over 30 years and owned an electrical company, Secure Electric, which he had run until his passing. Anything you can do outside, Mark enjoyed, he loved spending time at his family’s ranch, taking the boat to the lake for fishing and water skiing. Mark was only one man but he played a great role in many people’s lives. He was always honest, supportive, caring and he will always be with us. Mark will be remembered as a son, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle and most of all a true friend.
Allen, Keith C. 1973 HS ~ 15-Jul-1977
Bishop, Robert M., Jr. 1973 JC
Black, Reynold L. 1973 HS
Brisbin, Lansing G. “Gaylord”, III 1973 JC ~ 15-Mar-2015 62, son of Lansing G. Brisbin, Jr. 1944 HS and Joan Metzger Brisbin, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, at his home in Foley, Ala., after a long and courageous battle with declining health due to a debilitating spinal injury. Gaylord was born on November 18, 1952, in Huntington, W.Va., baptized and confirmed at Trinity Episcopal Church, and attended Miller and Cammack schools. He graduated from Saint Andrews School in Sewanee, Tenn., where he played varsity tennis, and attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N.M., and Marshall University in Huntington. He was a PFC in the US Army, serving in Frankfurt, Germany and Huntsville, Ala. With initial help from Joe Dobbs, and after many hours of practice, Gaylord became and accomplished fiddler. After his discharge in 1978, he moved to southern Alabama, where be became widely known for his bluegrass music, playing the fiddle, guitar and mandolin. He was a two time Alabama State Fiddle Champion. Gaylord played fiddle with the popular group “Bubba N Them” for nearly 24 years at the Original Point Restaurant. He formed the “Skunk Posey” group and performed at the Grand Hotel, Point Clear, the USS Alabama for the Junior Miss pageant, the Indy 500, and for many other occasions. He also taught music to many of the Gulf Shore area boys and girls. Gaylord was an excellent competitive tennis player. He coached the Foley High School team and taught many young people until he became injured. In addition to his parents, Gaylord is survived by his siblings Alana Brisbin Parker (Joseph) of Snow Hill Md., Rebekah Brisbin Casey (Michael) of Naples, Fla., and Richard J. Brisbin (Vicky) of Coral Springs, Fla.; his nephews LCDR Joseph E. Parker (Jacque) and Jacob J. Parker (Linsey); his niece Katherine G. Brisbin; his aunt Phebe Brisbin Gillespie and numerous cousins.
Bristow, Charles W. 1973 JC ~ 19-Jun-2019 – Born in Presque Isle, Maine, on February 9, 1953, Charles William “Bill” was the son of the late Charles Warren and Mary Hanagan Bristow. He was a graduate of Roswell High School. Prior to retirement, Bill worked as a car salesman and banker. He loved all sports, but his favorite ones were golf and his Denver Broncos. Bill loved to cook and was an avid book reader. He was also quite a character with an unlimited amount of useful and (sometimes) useless information. One of the greatest passions of Bill’s life was being a member of the Elks Lodge. His proudest accomplishments were his daughters. He was a man with a huge and generous heart that would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need. Bill will be greatly missed by his loved ones and those fortunate enough to have known him. SURVIVORS: Bill leaves behind his loving daughters: Jessica Hughes and husband Michael, Shelly Ballinger; grandchildren: Memory White, Sydney Ballinger; siblings: Bob Bristow, Kelly Lehto and husband John, Kim Sutton-Morr and husband Tim; aunt, Nancy Hanagan; niece, Mellissa Robertson; nephew, Nathaniel Bristow; and numerous cousins. PRECEDED: Preceding Bill in death: his parents, Charles Warren and Mary Hanagan Bristow; and grandparents, William F. and Lucille Hanagan, Charles L. and Winnie Bristow; and sister: Patricia A. Bristow.
Brittain, Robert D., III 1973 JC
Burton, Charles B. 1973 JC ~ 01-Aug-1996
Cantrell, A. C. 1973 HS
Dodge, Glenn A. 1973 HS ~ 14-Jun-1997
Dowda, Dirk B. 1973 HS ~ 03-Jun-2008 54, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Dirk Dowda was born March 2, 1954, in West Helena, AR, to Van and Jessie Dowda. On March 15, 2005, in Dumas, he married Pamela Oldham. He was a welder. Dirk had been a resident of Dumas and Moore County for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Pam; a daughter, Heidi Thomas of Biloxi, MS; a son, Hunter Glover of Greenbrier, AR; a stepdaughter, Corina Henry of Midland; a stepson, Wesley Henry of Dumas; and a brother, Ron Dowda of San Antonio.
Duncan, David P. 1973 HS ~ 13-Jun-2005
Durant, Jeffrey Sanders 1973 JC ~ 09-Aug-2018  (Aug. 16th, 1953 – Aug 9th, 2018) Jeffrey Sanders Durant was born in San Francisco, CA, and spent much of his youth in California. He attended San Ramon High School in Danville, CA, and New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM following in the footsteps of his father Bartley S. Durant 1945 HS-1947 JC. He studied geology at the University of Arizona, passionately exploring the desert southwest as a young man. Jeff spent much of his life building a strong and loving family with his wife Jane and children: Alicia, Nathaniel Bartley Durant 2015 HS, Ryan, and Mark. Jeff’s had a strong passion for Triumph sports cars and motorcycles; allowing him to hone his mastery for the mechanical world. He went on to become a highly skilled engineer and manager who was deeply committed to his colleagues and craft.Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Jane, his proud children,  Alicia, Ryan, and Mark. He is also survived by his brother Stewart Wootton Durant 1976 HS-1978 JC of Hercules, CA; brothers and sisters-in-law: Sue and Gary Davis of Chicago, IL; Julie Palmer of Portland, OR; MaryBeth and John Nawor of Chicago, IL; and his nieces and nephews: Craig Gore, Keith Gore, Katie Singer, Andy Durant, Charlotte Nawor, and Will Nawor. Jeff’s commitment to others, warm heart, and determined spirit will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Edgmon, Richard L. 1973 JC ~ 08-Sep-2015  (November 15, 1952 March 08, 2018) Richard “Dick” Len Edgmon was born on November 15, 1952, to Bob and Darline (Nation) Edgmon. Dick lived most of his life in the Higgins area. He attended the Booster Station School, Higgins School, and the New Mexico Military Institute. He graduated from Higgins High School. He went to Clarendon Junior College and Amarillo College. He married Mary Alice Stucker on November 3, 1978. He also became a dad to Kandy that day. On April 13, 1981, they were blessed with the birth of Randy Tell Edgmon. He worked for many years in the Higgins area. He moved to Oklahoma for a few years and recently returned to Higgins. He loved raising horses and ranching most of all. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Kandy Smith, son and daughter-in-law Tell and Ari, and granddaughter Shy Ann Smith.
Fisher, Roy L. 1973 JC ~ 15-Jan-1996
Graham, Curtis S. 1973 HS ~ 28-May-2004 , 48, of Roswell, will be at 10 a.m. today, June 2, at South Park Cemetery with the Rev. Archie Echols of Roswell’s First United Methodist Church officiating. Mr. Graham died Friday, May 28, 2004, while participating in the preliminaries to the annual “Hang Glider Fly-in” in Alamogordo. He was born Jan. 3, 1956, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Sue S. Graham of Roswell and the late Robert L. Graham. A pioneer in the sport of hang gliding for more than 30 years, he invented a “boom bar” training simulator and expertly improved a truck-mounted take-off system enabling gliders to soar in flat land areas. He operated a hang gliding school headquartered in Hobbs that attracted soaring enthusiasts from all over the world. He was an avid and accomplished pilot who spent countless hours flying a variety of aircraft, including a single-engine Piper Cherokee, a Dragonfly ultralights, as well as his many hang gliders. Mr. Graham also spent many years on the slopes as a ski instructor at Ski Apache. His most recent work involved turning the Graham Pecan Farm into a thriving business. He used his talents as a craftsman, mechanic and engineer to rebuild the farm’s infrastructure and bring it back to life. He attended Roswell Public Schools, graduated from New Mexico Military Institute, and continued his education at Oregon State and Colorado State universities. Survivors include his fiancé, Shippen Davis, with whom a wedding was planned for September; a sister, Jimi Gadzia, of Roswell; brothers Robert “Chip” Graham and Brook Graham, both of Denver, CO; a niece, Cori Gadzia; and nephews Graham Gadzia, Avery and Raven Graham. He was preceded in death by grandparents COL H.P. Saunders, Jr, NMMI 1912 JC and Mrs. Saunders; and his father, Robert L. Graham.
Gunderson, Richard H. 1973 JC ~ 15-Dec-1987
Hammond, Donald R. 1973 HS
Harmon, Gregory Scott 1973 JC ~ 31-Mar-2019
Harrington, Gabriel L. 1973 HS ~ 31-May-2019, 64, who passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 in Roswell, NM. Gabriel was born May 8, 1955, his parents are Herman E. Harrington and Sarah Louise Palmer Harrington, both parents have preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents Joseph and Delcie Palmer of Tennessee and Joseph and Hallie Harrington of Mississippi. Those left to cherish his memory are his brother Bruce E. Harrington of Westminster, CO. Gabriel was a faithful member of Country Club Church of Christ. He will be missed deeply by all who knew him and loved him.
Harris, Dale L. 1973 JC ~ 20-Dec-1999
Hartje, Andrew L. 1973 JC ~ 19-Jul-2001
Hebert, Pete C. 1973 HS ~ 17-Nov-2017 63, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017, while deer hunting in New Mexico. On May 24, 1954, Pete was born to Edward Armand Hebert and Idella Norine Hebert in Las Cruces, NM. He grew up in Roswell, New Mexico. Pete graduated from Roswell High School in 1973, and went on to attend the New Mexico Military Institute’s Junior College. After working in the oil fields, Pete married the love of his life, Debra Peterson. Together, Pete and Debra purchased Demaree’s Pumping Service in 1983. He was the proud owner of Demaree’s up until his untimely death. Pete was an active leader and member of Grace Community Church. He also served as a Gideon for the area and loved volunteering his time to the organization. Pete also donated immensely to Harvest Ministries. Pete loved spreading the word of the Lord and was always happy to have a listening ear. He loved to go hunting and looked forward to spending each year’s hunt with his beloved brother, Paul. If Pete wasn’t in his truck working or at the Church supporting his Church family, he could be found visiting with family and friends. Pete’s generous heart and positive outlook on life were infectious and truly inspirational to all who were lucky enough to know him. Pete was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Debra Hebert. He is survived by his son, Brandon Hebert (Kristin); brothers: Tom Hebert (Betty), Paul Hebert (Melodie); sisters: Trudy Hebert, Lisa Woods (Ken); grandchildren: Lily, Remy Hebert; brother-in-law, Dusty Peterson (Pam); nieces and nephews: Serenity Gomez (Jason), Christy Soto, Ryan Hebert, Theresa Montoya, Destiny Herron (Joseph), Daniel Soto, Marissa Soto, Nicole Bridges (Justin), Logan Hebert, Dustin Peterson (Emily), Tyler Peterson; countless brothers and sisters in Christ; and friends that he dearly loved.
Hendrix, Dale L. 1973 JC ~ 16-Apr-2007 55, of Lawton, died Monday, April 16, 2007, in Oklahoma City. He was born Jan. 23, 1952, in Lawton, to Bert and Vivian Hall Hendrix. He grew up in Lawton and attended local schools, graduating from Eisenhower High School in 1971. He attended New Mexico Military Institute before returning to Lawton and attending Cameron University. He joined the U.S. Navy on Dec. 29, 1973, and served as an Aviation Electronics Technician. He served in the Pacific aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. He also served in the Mediterranean on the last voyage aboard the USS Roosevelt. He was honorably discharged on April 21, 1977. He worked as a locksmith at Jeff’s Key Shop and in other positions in Lawton. He was employed by Taylor Express as a long haul truck driver. He was a member of the Cache Masonic Lodge No. 391, the McAlister Scottish Rite, the India Shine, and the Lawton demolay, where he served as master counselor. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. Survivors include his mother, of the home; a brother and sister-in-law, Don B. And Tonya Hendrix, Chattanooga; an uncle, Kenneth Ulman, Oklahoma City; four aunts: Jogene Hendrix, Mount Pleasant, Texas; Mildred Hall, Chandler; Lucille Abney, Oklahoma City; Ethel Hopkins Townsley and her husband, Fred, Chandler; and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Bert Hendrix; his grandfather, Charley Hendrix; his grandparents: Thomas F. and Ethel E. Hall, and Tovio and Bertha Hendrix Niemi; three aunts: Edith Ulman, Helen Harrison, and Faye Hendrix; and seven uncles: Joe Hall, Eutrice Hall, Wayne Hendrix, Darrell Hendrix, Phillip Abney, Albert Hopkins, and Lee Harrison.
Magleby, Darryl C. 1973 HS
Martin, Gregg S. 1973 HS
Miller, Robert M. 1973 HS
Nevarez, Michael F. 1973 JC ~ 09-Aug-1994
Oberwortmann, Mark J. 1973 HS
Rivet, Homer G., Jr. 1973 JC
Sanders, John M. 1973 HS ~ 19-Dec-2005
Shelton, Fred B. 1973 HS ~ 06-Dec-1996
Slaughter, Robert H. 1973 JC ~ 19-Nov-2011 “Bob” Slaughter of Tivoli died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, in a car accident. Thankfully, no one else was injured. Celebration of life: and reception will be held 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Rio Mambo’s at Bryant Irvin Road and Interstate 20 in Fort Worth. A private memorial service led by the Rev. Marcos Kohlke of First Baptist Church of Tivoli was held Saturday, Nov. 26, at Bob’s home on the banks of the Guadalupe River in South Texas. Family and close friends traveled from British Columbia, Canada; Tampico, Mexico; Utah; and many points in Texas. A friend from Victoria shared a letter from Bob written to her at her time of grief. He wrote, “seems the older I get an old analogy of the Tree of Life helps explain the cycle of life. Our families are like trees, growing and providing shade for others. Sometimes storms come and blow the leaves off. The leaves fall to the ground and return to the soil where the nutrients are pulled back into the tree to make it stronger. Why do some leaves make it and others don’t? I cannot say. Still the tree grows and the forest flourishes and the cycle continues” Bob was born Jan. 18, 1953, in Fort Worth. A sixth-generation Texan who spent most his life in Fort Worth, Bob was most recently residing in Tivoli, where he was building his dream vacation place for his large extended family. He was a longtime partner in several family partnerships, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine officer and he enjoyed restoring vintage boats. Bob never met a stranger. His generosity and compassion were notable as was his fun-loving nature. In short, Bobby was a fun person to know.
Slusser, Gerald R. 1973 JC
Spears, James D., Jr. 1973 JC ~ 22-Jul-2000
Spykes, Kenneth D., Jr. 1973 JC ~ 09-May-2013
Stewart, Joseph M. 1973 HS
Stokes, T. Len 1973 HS ~ 14-Jun-1997
Studdard, Daryl G. 1973 JC ~ 14-Sep-1998
Townsend, Frederic William “Bill” 1973 JC ~ 02-Jul-2012 , 59, of Amarillo died Monday, July 2, 2012. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with Jeff Messer officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. Bill was born Feb. 13, 1953, in Durango, Colo., to Tom and Marea Townsend. He was a loving Christian father and grandfather, and he loved animals. He grew up in Shiprock, N.M., and Amarillo. He graduated from Tascosa High School and attended New Mexico Military Institute and West Texas A&M University. He was a member of Rotary Club and a past member of Mavericks Boys Club board of directors and was Amarillo Advertising FederationÆs Man of the Year. His careers included advertising, real estate investing, and he was the previous owner of Big Red Furniture. He was presently an agent for Mass. Mutual. Survivors include a daughter, Angie Telford and husband Brett of Houston; a granddaughter, Keely Telford of Houston; four sisters, Lea Podzemny and husband Richard of Amarillo, Pam Coulter and husband Ron of Texline, Deborah Higgins and husband Mike of Amarillo and Hazel Wohlfahrt and husband Erhardt of Germany; Allyne Townsend and Valli Townsend, both of Amarillo; his nieces and nephews, Mandi Guffey, Jodi Coulter, Jeff Coulter, Micha Higgins, Denise Melon, Fritz Wohlfahrt, Marcus Wohlfahrt, Georgena Virga and Tommy Virga.
Trujillo, Francisco R. 1973 JC
Widner, Charles D. 1973 JC ~ 19-Sep-2009 56, was born on September 10, 1953, in Clovis, NM, to the home of Bobbie and Robert L. Widner, and passed away on September 19, 2009, in Clovis, NM. Charles’ childhood and early school years were spent as the family moved about hunting the place where he could be healthy. He was born with asthma and spent much time in hospitals. He attended elementary school in New Franklin, MO. Then God sent the family to a wonderful desert community, Holtville, CA, where he went from third grade to the 10th grade. He then came to Roswell, NM, where he attended New Mexico Military Institute and graduated from high school and junior college. Charles became an industrial worker at Valley Nitrogen and then moved on in the Geo Thermal Industry. He was involved in the development of new plants and instruments for many years. He moved to Oregon in 1997, where he worked for the University of Oregon. Charles returned to New Mexico as his health began to fail. He spent the last years of his life in Portales, NM, and recently bought his home in Clovis, NM. He and his son, Chris, were avid outdoorsmen and spent much time hunting and fishing. He is survived by a son, Christopher D. Widner of Eugene, OR; his parents, Robert and Bobbie Widner of Portales, NM; a brother, David Widner of Purcell, OK; two sisters, Connie Moffat of Prescott, AZ, and Linda Cook of Madison, WI; and by many aunts and cousins.
Yarborough, William B., Jr. 1973 JC ~ 19-Dec-2010 Age 57 passed away peacefully on December 19, 2010. Blake was a kind soul who was loved by all who knew him or had the good fortune to encounter him. Blake was born on June 2, 1953, in Midland, Texas, to Katherine “Kay” Searcy Kleberg Yarborough and William “Dub” Blake Yarborough, Sr. Blake graduated from Midland High School in 1971. He also attended the New Mexico Military Institute and he is a graduate of the University of Texas. Blake worked in the family business as a rancher, investor, and landman. He was a fifth-generation heir to the King Ranch and was passionate about its history and legacy. He loved flying planes, watching sports, hunting, polo, but most of all spending time at the ranch with his wife and family. His favorite holiday was Halloween during which he would enjoy dressing up for the hundreds of trick-or-treaters. On October 15, 1996, Blake married the love of his life, Rebecca “Becky” Lacaff Yarborough. Becky and Blake were long-time supporters of numerous west Texas charities and community organizations. He was very involved with Meals-on-Wheels, where he looked forward to the opportunity to deliver meals every week. He is survived by his wife, Becky; son, Justin Blake Yarborough; daughter, Jordan Delaine Yarborough; step-daughters and son-in-law, Madeline Lyle Bailey, Annabelle Bailey Gardaphe and Chase William Gardaphe; brother and sister-in-law James Leonard Yarborough and Susan Keller Yarborough; sister, Linda Berkely Yarborough; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Ann Lacaff Detmering and Timothy John Detmering, Thedore Fisher Lacaff, and David Lewis Lacaff; mother-in-law Mary Jones Lacaff; nephews, Dub Yarborough, James Yarborough, Christopher John Detmering and nieces, Katrinia Yarborough, Brooke Yarborough, Mary Isabelle Detmering and Eloise Lacaff Detmering. He is preceded in death by his beloved son Taylor Raymond Kleberg Yarborough and his parents. Blake was a loving husband, father and stepfather, son, brother and friend. Blake will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Yerby, Kenneth J. 1973 HS ~ 27-Feb-2008 We are saddened by the loss of our family member who passed away Tuesday February 26, 2008 in El Paso, Texas, at the age of 52. He was born here in El Paso December 16th 1955, went to White Spur Elementary then Coronado High School. Ken is survived by Paul Yerby, Ron and Becki Yerby, Dick and Carolina Yerby, Susan Davis (Yerby), His mother Pauline Yerby and many nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles. Ken was preceded in death by his father John W. Yerby. Ken was recently living and working in Rangely, Colorado and was very interested in researching his family history. Kenneth will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
York, Carey R. 1973 HS ~ 08-Jan-2002

1972

Allen, SGT Rodney J. 1972 JC ~ 20-Feb-1989
Anderson, James V. “Butch” 1972 HS ~ 14-Jul-2009 58, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009, in Amarillo. Butch was born April 28, 1951, in Dalhart to Ada Mae “Sue” Davis Anderson and the late R.L. Anderson Jr. He was a 1971 graduate of Canadian High School and then went on to attend New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM. He was a lifelong resident of Canadian and a member of First Christian Church. Butch was a truck driver for more than 30 years. Survivors include a son, Reson Lee Anderson of Canadian; a daughter, Tiffany Rhea of Amarillo; his mother, Ada Mae “Sue” Anderson of Pampa; a brother, Roy Lee Anderson and wife Barbara of Geronimo, OK; two sisters, Roberta Haines of Canadian and Eva McClellan and husband Gary of Wheeler; and numerous nieces, nephews and family.
Banks, Ray C., III 1972 JC
Barham, Monte L. 1972 JC ~ 10-Feb-2017 64, passed away February 10, 2017. Monte was born in Edinburg, TX on April 21, 1952 to the late Lloyd and Betty Barham. He was raised in Roswell, NM and attended college at Western University in Silver City, NM, where he obtained his Degree in Business. He later moved from NM to Lakeland Florida in 1988, and started working at Bartow Ford in 1991 where he retired after 25 years. He was preceded in death by his youngest daughter Sarah Ranae Barham. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Barham; children Barbara (Barham) James, Garret Barham, and Step-daughter Rebecca Hall; Siblings Scott (Susan) and Robin Barham; Step-mother Joan Barham; Step-siblings Lynn Boyle and Jack Cottrell; Grandchildren, Breanna, Dakota, and Sarah James.
Bell, Charles L., Jr. 1972 JC
Chapman, Russell W. “Rusty” 1972 HS ~ 07-Mar-2018  (August 25, 1954 – March 7, 2018) age 63, of Helena, formerly of Arizona, passed away on March 7, 2018. Russell was born in Morenci, Arizona, on August 25, 1954. As a youngster, his family moved to Toquepala, Peru where his father was employed. Russell attended New Mexico Military Institute for his high school education and graduated in 1972. Russell worked at San Manuel Mine in San Manuel, AZ, as a hoist operator and was a Lieutenant and EMT for the San Manuel Fire Department. After the mine closed, he was employed as a Mine Safety and Health Inspector for the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration in Helena, Montana. Illness forced his retirement in 2015. Russell is preceded in death by his father, John Edward Chapman Jr. “Red”. He is survived by his wife, Paula Chapman of Helena, Montana; his mother, Lilly Chapman, brother, Steve Chapman, both of Arizona; daughter, Jennifer (Erik) Hix, and grandchildren, David and Lilly Hix, all of Texas; stepson, Sven Offerson (Andrea), and granddaughter, Annistyn, all of Colorado.
Childs, Larry W. 1972 JC ~ 15-Jun-2017  Sergeant Larry Wayne Childs died unexpectedly after surgery in Aurora, Colorado, on June 15, 2017, at the age of 65. Sergeant Childs is survived by his wife, Jo Ellen Childs of Brighton, Colorado, and his son Jason Childs of Clermont, Florida. He is also survived by sisters, Patsy Shue, Gwin Killgo, Beverly Hardy, and his brothers, Ken and Rick Childs. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gail Pope and his father George T. Childs. Sergeant Childs was born on December 1, 1951, in Roswell, New Mexico. After high school, he attended The New Mexico Military Institute for one year, and then moved to Florida to work in construction as a carpenter. Mr. Childs held an Associates Degree in Electronics and an Associates Degree in General Studies from Pikes Peak Community College. Sergeant Childs met his wife in the military and they were married while serving at Fort Benning, GA, in 1977. During the years of 1983 to 2003, Mr. and Mrs. Childs attended Rustic Hills Baptist Church, where for many years he served as a Deacon, Awana Leader, and Youth Leader. Sergeant Childs served two tours in the US Army: 1976-79 as a Military Policeman at Fort Benning, GA and Pirmasens, Germany; 1982-86 as an Infantryman at Fort Carson, CO, where he graduated 2 nd Distinguished Graduate of the NCO Academy Class No. 3-83 at Fort Riley, KS, in December 1982. In 1984, he received The Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from July 1982-February 1984 for significant contribution in the renovation of the HHC, 5 th Battalion, 16 th Infantry Headquarter Building. He was Honorably Discharged February 1, 1986, and returned to construction. Mr. Childs has worked for Delta Drywall, Sprehe Interior Construction, and for the last 20 years, Spacecon Specialties Contractors. As a General Superintendent, Mr. Childs has overseen many well-known Denver commercial buildings. Some notable projects are the Denver Art Museum, Coors Field, CSU Concert Hall, Martin Luther King Library, Medical Center of the Rockies, and Anschutes Inpatient Hospital. In 2004, Mr. Childs received the National Excellence in Construction Award for the Edna Rizley Griffin Concert Hall, and in 2006, he received an Excellence in Construction Pyramid Level Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., for his contribution of the construction of the Denver Art Museum. In addition to his work on Coors Field, he also traveled to Scottsdale, AZ, to supervise the building of the Colorado Rockies Diamondback training facility project called Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in 2010-11. His current assignment was the construction of Bay Health Hospital in Milford, DE.
Craig, Randall D. 1972 HS ~ 11-Dec-2009 55, formerly of Plainview, Texas, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. Mr. Craig was born March 18, 1954, to Weldon Ernest and Charlotte Doreen Ogle Craig in Plainview. He worked as a construction foreman and was a volunteer firefighter. Survivors include his mother of Clovis; a daughter, Tamara Leann Letcher 1998 HS-2000 JC of Albuquerque; a son, Ryan Desmond Craig of Ireland; and three brothers, Bryan Craig, Kyle Craig and Michael Craig, all of Clovis.
DeLacy, John A. 1972 HS ~ 04-Oct-2000
Elkins, Scott A. 1972 HS ~ 16-Dec-2017  64, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. Those left to eternally treasure and cherish their memories of Scott are loving wife, Katrina Elkins; son, Jonathan Elkins; father, D. J. Elkins; stepmother, Gwen Elkins; brother, Donny (Karla) Elkins; sister, Reida (Ron) Baca; and numerous nephews and nieces. Preceding Scott in death were his mother, Mary Samples; and stepfather, Daryl Samples.
Gardner, Samuel J. 1972 HS ~ 19-Jan-2009
Gort, Maurice D. 1972 HS ~ 26-Jun-2011 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2011.
Gulick, Chris W. 1972 HS ~ 20-Oct-1999
Hall, Lawrence J. 1972 JC
Hanagan, Joseph W. 1972 HS ~ 23-Jan-2003
Hance, William G. 1972 HS ~ 03-Oct-2006
Horn, Terry L. 1972 JC ~ 10-May-2019 
Isler, Mark H. 1972 JC ~ 12-Jun-2004
Jackson, Gary R. 1972 JC ~ 19-Sep-2003 passed away Friday, September 19, 2003 in Midland. He was born October 14, 1951 to Phil and Ann Jackson in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Gary moved quite often growing up. He graduated from New Mexico Military Institute High School and went on to Jr. College there before attending New Mexico State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. Gary married Patti Hoskins August 5, 1972 and they were married for 27 years. He joined the Army and served a short time in active duty, then served the next 13 years in the Army Reserves earning the rank of Captain. Gary worked in public accounting for many years before moving to the private sector where he started his own firm in 1991, Jackson & Williamson Consulting. He was an avid gun collector and a military history enthusiast, Gary loved to play computer games of the Civil War and World War II. He enjoyed the challenges of working on projects with his hands. More than anything, Gary loved his children and he always stressed the importance of their education. His son, Luke Jackson; and his sister, Karen Morris, preceded him in death. Gary is survived by his son, Daniel Jackson and wife Christina of Lubbock, TX; his daughter, Kathryn Devey and husband Phillip of Midland, TX; their mother, Patti Jackson of Midland, TX; his parents, Phil and Ann Jackson of Littleton, CO; his sister, Phyllis Hoskins and husband Bill of Littleton, CO; his nephew, Phillip Hoskins; his nieces, Kim Barnes and Jackie Scheidler and their families; five great-nieces and nephews.
Jaramillo, Christopher G. 1972 JC ~ 14-Jun-2007 55, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Mountainview Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. Chris was born in Socorro, NM, on May 5, 1952 to Tony Jaramillo, Sr. and Gloria (Bowers) Jaramillo. Chris graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute and went on to provide 20 years of dedicated service as a N.M. State Police officer. During his colorful career, he was an active member of the dive team, served as the vice president of the NMSP Association and was assigned to the Governor’s Security Detail, however, at heart Chris was a narcotics officer. He was instrumental in the establishment of the NM Narcotic Officer’s Association, and was currently serving as the association’s executive director. In retirement, Chris was an active member of the community, undertaking many endeavors including serving as the chief investigator for the 3rd Judicial District Attorney’s office and establishing his own business as a prominent lobbyist and consultant. At the time of his death, Chris was looking forward to dedicating his talents to the newly formed Cold Case and Missing Persons unit of the Donna Ana County Sheriff’s office. Chris is survived by his loving wife, Martha Jaramillo, of the family home; son Ryan Jaramillo and his fiancé Kaylene; daughter Amanda Jaramillo-Dyer and her husband Matt; grandchildren Tucker and Lottie Jaramillo-Dyer; parents Tony Sr. And Gloria Jaramillo of Socorro, NM; brothers Tony Jr. Of Lemitar, NM, Gary of Socorro, NM, Jonathan of New York, NY, Stuart of Albuquerque, NM, and Noah of Socorro, NM; sisters Berta Rivera of Bosque Farms, NM, and MJ Wilde of Albuquerque, NM. Chris’s grand personality allowed him to touch countless others, who will all miss him dearly. Honorary pallbearers include Gene Galassini, Kenny Kelley, Scott Stuart, Scot Martin, Clay Bush, Lonnie Mahres, Randy Stadjuhar and Kelly Corbitt.
Jones, William M. 1972 JC
Keller, Kermit W. 1972 JC
Katsuleas, Jamie C 1972 HS ~ 12-Oct-2012age 58 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Friday October 12, 2012. James was born on April 29, 1954 in Petra, Greece to Nick and Sylvia Katsuleas. Mr. Katsuleas was a contactor for over 25 years working with his father at Nick Kay Construction. He was a member at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Albuquerque. Surviving are his wife of 37 years Lupe S. Katsuleas; two sons Alexander Katsuleas and his wife Marlene and Christopher James Katsuleas; three grandchildren, DeAndre Romero, AnnaLise Romero and Mateo Romero; his mother Sylvia Katsuleas; and his sister Pamela Guise.
Lake, Gregory G. 1972 JC ~ 23-Feb-1995
McCann, Bruce K. 1972 JC
McConnell, Stephen M. 1972 JC
McKinney, C. Michael 1972 JC ~ 12-Nov-2002
Meacham, Jeffres C. 1972 HS ~ 22-Mar-2003 died Saturday, March 22 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell. Jeff was born and lived much of his life in El Paso, where he attended Hughey Elementary, Ross Intermediate, and Burges High Schools. He graduated high school at New Mexico Military Institute. He moved to the Ruidoso area about 20 years ago and was most recently employed at Apache Casino at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, New Mexico. He is survived by his mother Daisy Culley Meacham of Nogal, New Mexico and sister Genevieve Meacham Wenda of New Orleans. His father Cecil Meacham died 12 years ago.
Moore, Paul J. 1972 HS ~ 19-May-2019, 60, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on May 19, 2014, after his recent battle with Valley Fever. Paul was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 7, 1954. He graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute and continued on to receive a bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, in Socorro, in 1984. Paul was married to Brenda Cassady on February 7, 1976, in Socorro, New Mexico; they were married 38 years. Paul recently worked for Intrepid Potash for three years. He enjoyed constructing and flying RC airplanes, as well as building hot rods, Harleys, and his experimental Zenith Aircraft. As a mine engineer Paul had gold fever and was an experienced gold detector, as well as the ultimate gold panner. Paul was an avid hunter and fishermen. He was also actively involved in the Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Foundation, where he raised awareness for a rare genetic disorder. Paul is survived by his wife Brenda, his son Joshua Moore, daughters Jaime Falcon and Katelyn Moore, grandchildren Kasia’h, Ireland, and Liv, his father Carl Franklin Moore, Jr., his brother Michael Moore, sister Karla Moore, nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends.
Motter, John C., III 1972 JC ~ 17-Sep-1975
Nelson, John D. 1972 HS
Odell, John F. 1972 JC ~ 01-Oct-2003
Payne, Sam F 1972 HS ~ 29-Mar-2004, 50, of Noble died Monday, March 29, at his home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at McMahan’s Funeral Home in Noble. Mr. Payne was born June 29, 1953, in Lamesa, Texas, to Joseph and Roynell (Kayal) Payne. He was plant manager for ALC Inc. He enjoyed fishing and working on his truck. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Payne is survived by his mother, Roynell Payne; wife, Connie Payne; daughter, Dawn and husband, Scott Clyburn, of Denton, Texas; granddaughters, Michelle “Lizzy” and Allison “Alligator” Clyburn, both of Denton; brother, Joey Payne of Midland, Texas; sisters, Marsha Bonnell of Houston and Melody and husband, John Adams, of Lufkin, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
Peek, Garland R. 1972 JC
Plunk, Steven C. 1972 HS
Pumphrey, Stephen Thomas 1972 JC ~ 25-Nov-1971
Randall, Bruce H. 1972 HS
Richards, Lawrence H., III 1972 JC ~ 06-May-2008
Shapard, Thomas Craig “TC” 1972 JC ~ 15-May-2015  born July 27, 1951 in San Diego, CA, Naval Air Station, to Dr. E.R. Shapard, III and Elizabeth Roberts Shapard passed away May 15 in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Memorial High School in Tulsa, OK in 1970, graduated from N.M.M.I in 1972, and University of Texas Permian Basin. Thomas was a Geologist for the State of New Mexico Oil Conversation Department. T.C. is survived by his mother, 94, of Salado, TX, brother Bruce M. Shapard of San Antonio, Texas, sister Bettina Plunkett and brother-in-law David Plunkett of San Antonio, Texas. Nephews, Edwin J. Shapard, Christopher S. Plunkett, Andrew Shapard, nieces, Lauren Shapard and Elizabeth J. Plunkett. Preceded in death by his father Edwin R. Shapard, III. T.C. played football for N.M.M.I. and was an avid golfer, hunter, outdoor chef, balloonist, and friend of many. He was a longtime resident of Roswell.
Shumway, Michael H. 1972 HS
Smith, Clifford G. “Tipps”, II 1972 JC ~ 10-Jun-2007 loving father and dear friend, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away June 10th, 2007 at the age of 55. He was born April 15th, 1952 in Roswell, New Mexico. Son of Jerry Newton Smith and Joan Jody Durant Walker Smith, he grew up playing baseball, camping, skiing and working on the farm with his father. He attended New Mexico Military Institute and graduated with a B.A. in History from Louisiana State University. Throughout the years he has worked for Life Shares group, Inc., Strategic Advisors Inc., Trailside Galleries, and most recently, America West Airlines/US Airways. He had a love for sports (die hard LSU Tigers and Cowboys fan!) He was an amazing guitar player with a huge appreciation for all genres of music. He constantly surrounded himself with friends and family, and was loved by many. He is survived by his mother Jody Smith Leonard; sister Jere K. Smith of Denver; four children Lindsay Kathryn Smith Woods (Wes) of Phoenix, Hayley Anne Smith of New Orleans, Marbury Eliza Smith of Phoenix and son James Grey Smith of Phoenix; grandson Stone Tennyson Woods of Phoenix and many more extended family and friends. Not to forget his beloved kitty Eddley!
Smrt, Richard D. 1972 HS ~ 26-Feb-2002
Sotomayor, C. Ricardo 1972 HS
Stravlo, Donnie L. 1972 JC
Strosnider, Kenneth O., II 1972 HS
Talley, Christopher J. 1972 HS ~ 12-Dec-2006 52, a resident of Albuquerque and a beloved husband, father, and son, passed away on December 12, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 3 1/2 years, Lorraine Palacios-Talley; children, Santana, Maria, and Josh Talley; grandson, Jeremiah Talley; stepchildren, Jason Cordova, Marisa Cordova, and Michael Peralta; father, John Talley and wife, Joan; brothers, Peter and Mark Talley; sister, Emily Talley; and numerous relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.
Terry, Isaac H. “Ike”, IV 1972 JC ~ 14-Mar-2011  58, of Midland, Texas, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Ike was born March 24, 1952, in Houston, Texas, to Dr. John E. And Margaret (Funk) Terry. He grew up in Midland, graduated from New Mexico Military Institute in 1972 and attended Texas Tech University. Ike was a Lubbock Police Officer, worked many years for NCR, and was self-employed in the oilfield service industry. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Terry, and son, J. Max Terry; stepson Steve Markel of Austin, Texas; mother, Margaret Terry; and sister, Helen Peetz and husband Bob, all of Midland; niece, Katie Petersen and husband Scott of Cedar Park, Texas; nephew, Robby Peetz of Arlington, Texas; brother, Jim Terry and wife Cheryl of Highland Village, Texas, and children Robert Olsen of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Second Lieutenant Cassandra Andrea, USAF; and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. John E. Terry. Those who knew Ike will never forget his love for life, his sense of humor, and his outgoing personality. Ike never met a stranger. He will be missed by all.
Webb, Joe C., Jr. 1972 JC ~ 05-Dec-2013 61, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, in Lubbock. Mr. Webb was born May 16, 1952, in Wynnewood, Okla., to Catherine and Charles Webb. He married Dee Meinzer in 1972. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Ashley Webb of Lubbock; and a son, John Webb of Atlanta.
Worley, Donnie H., Jr. 1972 HS ~ 01-Nov-1992

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Abbott, Bob Edd 1971 HS ~ 25-Jun-1981
Anderson, Michael J. 1971 JC ~ 21-Jul-2001
Andrews, Mark W., JD 1971 JC ~ 24-Dec-2008  passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, in Granbury, Texas. Mark was born in Houston, Texas on November 20, 1951. His family later moved to Roswell, New Mexico, where Mark graduated from Goddard High School in 1969. After graduating from New Mexico Military Institute, Mark earned a business degree from the University of Texas in Austin, and his law degree from the South Texas School of Law in Houston. Mark made a career as an attorney in the oil & gas industry in Houston, San Antonio, and Granbury. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Albert Lee Andrews, Jr.; his beloved nephew, Andrew Whitley, and his best friend and constant companion, Rusty Dog (the flying Brittany spaniel). He is survived by his mother, Shannon Andrews of Kerrville, Texas; his brother, Wally Andrews and wife, Bridgette of Buda, Texas; his sister, Karen Whitley and husband, Allen, of San Antonio, Texas, and his sister, Paula Rodgers, her husband, Greg and their children, Elizabeth and Ben of Allen, Texas. Mark had a zest for life – some of his passions included cooking, his music, fishing, hunting, playing poker, telling jokes, and high-end cars. But most of all he lived for his friends and the times he spent with them. Mark kept in touch with all his high school friends and loved going back to Roswell to catch up on old times. His favorite places were the Pecos River near Roswell, the Bob Crosby Bridge, Bottomless Lakes, Ruidoso, and the Byrd Level Ranch near Carrizo Springs, Texas. Mark’s razor sharp mind, quick wit, and untouchable sense of humor are only a small part of what we will miss. His love, loyalty and friendship can never be replaced. He was and always will be one of a kind. Goodbye dear son, dear brother, Uncle Markie and beloved friend.
Appledorn, C. Robert, Jr. 1971 JC ~ 21-Aug-2007  55, of Indianapolis, passed away August 21, 2007. He was a medical imaging physicist at the I.U. School of Medicine Department of Radiology, Indianapolis, IN. He retired in 2000 and was an avid genealogist. He went to high school and Junior College at New Mexico Military Institute and graduated from University of New Mexico. He received his Master’s in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He is preceded in death by his father, Conrad R. Appledorn. He is survived by wife, Pam S. Stengel Appledorn; daughter, Angie (Jack) Hopson; mother, Lois Georgia Syreen Appledorn; sister, Barbara (Dennis) Offner; and brother, Roger Appledorn.
Autrey, Charles W. 1971 HS
Barber, James V. 1971 HS ~ 01-Jan-1984
Beck, Robert Cory 1971 HS ~ 17-Dec-2006, 53, died Sunday from a sudden illness. Beck had been publisher of the Daily Record for 19 years. Beck was educated in Roswell and Southboro, MA. He attended New Mexico Military Institute and received a bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. He also did graduate work at Bucknell University. As a young man, Beck worked at the Daily Record and the Albuquerque Journal. He also worked at the El Paso Times for three years and at The Daily Item in Sunbury, PA, for three years. He became publisher of the Record on Nov. 5, 1987, when his father, former publisher Robert H. Beck, stepped down. Survivors include his wife, Dana; stepson Stephen Foster; parents, Robert and Marjorie Beck; sisters, Carol Beck, Barbara Beck and Kate Beck; and five nieces and nephews.
Becker, Robert M. 1971 JC ~ 22-Dec-2003
Bindel, William J., II 1971 JC
Bird, David E. 1971 HS ~ 01-Jun-1985
Blake, Hugh G. 1971 HS ~ 05-Oct-2008 Born January 18, 1953, Portland, with a big smile and a thirst for knowledge; died October 5, 2008, Los Angeles. Survived by ‘favorite cousin’ and cherished friend, Julianne Blake, Katherine Blake; stepmother, Jacqueline Skarston; and stepsibs, John Dowling, Jim Dowling and Kathy Skarston; cousin, Afton Blake and her son–Hugh’s beloved godson, Doron William Blake; devoted friends, Cheryl Kline and Alba Vasquez; Liz Olson; Mark Katz, Paul Tellstrom and Carl Whidden; and also by scores of others from communities as diverse as sports, finances, metaphysics and health care.
Bruce, David E. 1971 JC ~ 30-Apr-2013
Carlton, James Clinton 1969 HS-1971 JC ~ 2005
Clayton, Jim C. 1971 HS ~ 03-Dec-2008 was born to George and Edna Clayton on July 4, 1953, in Santa Fe, N.M. He was a Methodist and resided in Kingsville, Texas. On Dec. 3, 2008, Jim was killed in a tragic accident. A loving son, Jim hospitalized his mother and after seeing to her care and comfort, started home. God chose instead to call him to His house. Jim spent his childhood in Pecos and Mentone, Texas. He attended school in Mentone and Wink and completed high school at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, graduating in 1971. He attended Sul Ross University in Alpine. Raised on a ranch in Loving County, Texas, Jim was a genuine cowboy and a true gentleman. He never met a stranger and treated everyone he knew with dignity and respect. He was well-known for his generous nature, his sharp wit, his dry sense of humor, his mischievous grin, and his gracious, neighborly ways. He worked in the oilfields of West Texas and as a surveryor. He later was owner/operator of a semi-tractor and enjoyed traveling the United States. For the past 10 years, he was employed as a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad. Jim enjoyed a simple lifestyle and was most happy when sharing good times with friends and family. He is survived by his mother, Edna Clayton Dewees; four sisters, Jeriann Blair and husband, Billy, of Del Rio, Texas, Judy London of Gainesville, Texas, Cheryl Fletcher of San Angelo, Texas, and Susie Joiner Pustejovsky of Kaufman, Texas. Jim never married but his sisters’ children were loved as if they were his own. They are his nieces, Karen Blair Cypert of Midland, Texas, and Jacqueline London Brenda and husband, Kevin, of Tempe, AZ; nephews Steve Blair of Del Rio, Texas, Brody Cagle of San Angelo, Texas, Jay London and wife Holly of Greenville, Texas, Ryan Joiner, Tyler Joiner and Chad Joiner of Kaufman, Texas; great-nieces, Jennifer Blair, Kassi Cypert, Lauren Davidson and Isabelle London; and great-nephew Seth Cypert. Jim had many friends who loved him as a brother. They include, but are not limited to, his cousin, Jerry Claton and wife, Dawn, of Alpine, Texas, Jackie Hill of Gatesville, Texas, Julie Canon of Pecos, Texas, and the pallbearers who carried him to his final resting place. Ms. Veda Hickman, of Austin, Texas, held his heart. His father, George Calvin Clayton, preceded him in death in 1971. It is said that a friend will bail you out of jail, but a good friend will be found in jail with you, ready to do it again. Jim Clayton was a good friend.
Cook, Monty L. 1971 JC ~ 06-Feb-2004 died Feb. 6, 2004, in Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colo. He was born Sept. 15, 1950, in Plainview. He graduated from Plainview High School and New Mexico Military College. He also attended Texas Tech. He was self-employed and a member of Boulder Area Human Resources Association, Broomfield Economics Development and Employee Relocation Council of Denver. Survivors include one son, Byron W. Cook of Denver; a daughter and son-in-law, Narissa and Bobby Hill of Henderson; his mother, Sally V. Haynes of Plainview; and a brother, Kyle Whitlock of Broomfield, Colo. His father, Claude B. Cook, died in 1951.
Craghead, James D. 1971 JC
Cullins, Mike D. 1971 JC ~ 09-Jan-2018  (August 12, 1951 – January 9, 2018) What we wanted this to say: Mike enjoyed participating, spectating and coaching sports, played Little League baseball, took Goddard High School to first state Baseball Championship, attended NMMI, coached boys’ and girls’ baseball at RAABC and basketball at the Yucca Center, made many deals on the golf course and worked hard for his family throughout his life in Roswell, Ft. Worth, Crystal Beach, Houston and lastly in Spring, Texas.  Among others he worked at: Transwestern, Shorty’s Gas Station, Builders Block and Stone, Ford Sign Company, Waples Platter, Wright Express, Schlumberger, (began foam career at) UCSC,  National Coatings, Everest Coatings, Everest Systems, operated his own independent foam roofing business, consulted for Nikken, and most relaxing and closest to his natural passion-Home Depot Customer Advisor and Employee Safety Leader. He was proud to have traveled to Barcelona, Spain, taught at-risk youth at Seaborne Challenge, and that he maintained special clearance at: NASA, National Oil Reserves, Trinity Site at White Sands and The Department of Energy. He founded the USGBC (Green Counsel) in Galveston, Texas, wrote exams for continuing education and his innovative designing eye brought about unprecedented advancements in the polyurethane foam and coating industry. There were many things he accomplished in his life, he: drove a train, drove a semi-truck, flew a private airplane, flew giant kites, enjoyed woodworking from furniture to dominoes, and was an honest master salesman who believed in his products. He created and invented many things but didn’t believe in patents. He loved music and country dancing with his wife, had a huge heart for dogs and cats, especially Brother, Sister and Cat-Cat. He is survived by his wife, LaRue, married August 13, 1971 for 46 years and 5 months. He always went above and beyond for his Children-Toby, Chris and Tory and Son-in-Laws:  Bruce Van Valkenburg (his NASCAR/Coors Light Buddy) and Danny Neel (his Go-To Truck Salesman); 8 grandchildren-Tyler, Meghan, Hayden, Audrey (husband Tyler), Conner, Hannah, Brian (wife Heather) and Sara; and 5 great-grandchildren; Mia, Mckaylee, Lila (Pawpaw’s Pilgrim), MaryLee and Lauren. He is also survived by his Mother, Josephine Cullins of Roswell, NM, and Brother, Patrick Cullins of Las Cruces, NM, and many other Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nephews and Nieces.  He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Leon Cullins, on January 3, 1998. Mike passed away in his home after a he fought cancer like a warrior – the only battle he ever lost, and he will be truly missed. What he wanted this to say: “Mike’s Dead.”
Curry, Thomas W. 1971 HS ~ 27-Jun-2006
Daniels, Arden R. 1971 JC
Dollarhide, Thomas W. 1971 HS
Fincham, Craig E. 1971 JC
Fonner, Vernon B. 1971 HS ~ 14-Oct-2013 born Oct. 18, 1953, in Danville, died at Carle Foundation Hospital on Oct. 14, 2013, as a result of a car accident on Sept. 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlotte and Edwin Fonner. His sister, Sally Fonner, and brother, Chuck Fonner, survive. Vernon worked with his parents at Fonner’s Dry Cleaning, and helped establish Leisure Time Estates and Sparkling Springs in Danville. In the 19 years that he worked as a salesman, he remains the only person at United Laboratories to sell a million dollars in one year. Vernon devoted his life to his children and wife. He was the greatest father possible to his three children, Ann Button (Jim), Brooks Fonner and Vernon J. (V.J.) Fonner. He was the most loving, patient and caring husband to his wife, Misty Fonner. Our hearts are broken, but we remember him by the jokes that he would tell throughout the day; this was one of his favorites. – The Fly Above the Lake – “There’s a fly six inches above the lake; a fish spots that fly, thinks to himself, if that fly drops six inches, he could leap out the water and catch that fly. “There’s a bear, he spots that fly and thinks to himself, if that fly drops six inches, a fish will leap out of the water to get the fly and he can reach out and grab the fish. “There’s a hunter across the lake eating a cheese sandwich. The hunter spots that fly and thinks to himself, if that fly drops six inches a fish is going to leap out of the water, and the bear can reach out to grab the fish and the hunter can shoot the bear. “There a mouse behind the hunter. The mouse spots that fly and thinks to himself, if that fly drops six inches a fish will leap out of the water, a bear will reach out to grab the fish and the hunter will get up to shoot the bear and drop the cheese sandwich, and the mouse can go after the cheese sandwich. “There’s a cat behind the mouse; the cat that spots the fly thinks to himself, if that fly drops six inches, the fish will leap out of the water, the bear will reach out to grab the fish and the hunter will get up to shoot the bear and drop the cheese sandwich, and the mouse will go after the cheese sandwich and the cat will go after the mouse. “So what happens? “The fly drops six inches, the fish leaps out of the water, the bear reaches out to grab the fish, the hunter gets up to shoot the bear and drops his cheese sandwich, the mouse goes after the cheese sandwich and the cat leaps to get the mouse, but misses and rolls into the water.” Now what’s the moral of the story?
Gallup, William G. 1971 HS ~ 21-Jun-2008
Genuchi, Dr. Marvin C., II 1971 JC ~ 19-Jan-2010
George, Sandor P. 1971 HS ~ 11-Aug-2005
Gordon, C. G. 1971 JC
Greenwalt, Craig T. 1971 JC
Gruger, Joseph A. 1971 HS ~ 17-Dec-2018 age 66, passed away at his home in Reed Point Montana on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. Joe was born on Dec. 7, 1952, to Joann L. (Snyder) and William S. Gruger III in Boise, Idaho. Joe grew up in Tularosa, NM, with his four brothers and one sister. He graduated from New Mexico Military Institute. After high school, Joe went to work at the Presto Pressure Cooker Factory in Alamogordo. It was there he met his first wife Neva Thompson and moved to Montana working as a carpenter. Together they had a daughter, Haddy. Joe married Jacque Smith in Albuquerque, NM and had daughter, Brooke and son, Joseph. They later moved to Las Vegas, Nev., where Joe worked in construction. While in Las Vegas, he loved spending time with his family and weekends fishing and boating at Lake Mead. His sourdough pancakes were a weekend tradition. Joe came back to Montana in 2010, where he spent the remainder of his life with his love, Krista Brown. Joe was a wonderful son, father, brother and friend. He will be missed by all those who loved him. Joe loved spending time with his family and friends and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed fishing and being on the Yellowstone river. Joe loved cooking, working on the house, dancing, listening to classic rock, and camping. He is preceded in death by his father William S. Gruger, III and his brother Jack L. Gruger 1981 HS. He is survived by his daughters Haddy Wanner of Billings and Brooke Gruger; his son Joseph (Wai) Gruger of Las Vegas; Chelsea (Gabe) Maroney of Missoula; grandchildren Cameron and Brady Wanner, Taylor Gruger, Micaiah and Ezra Gruger; mother Joann (James) Duran of Tularosa; brothers; Steve (Lee) Gruger of Albuquerque, Michael S. Gruger 1983 HS( Jennifer) Gruger and sister Jill (Steve) Gutierrez of Tularosa, brother Jon D. Gruger 1976 JC (Barbara) Gruger of Livermore, California, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Harper, Kevin W. 1971 HS ~ 11-Mar-2000
Harrison, Thomas L. 1971 HS
Hedval, Stephen E. 1971 JC ~ 02-Oct-2011 Age 60, Resident of Rio Rancho, NM, died on October 2, 2011. Stephen was born to Vivian Rae Thornton and Harold Hedval, deceased, on September 27, 1951 in Los Alamos, NM. Stephen attended primary school in Albuquerque, NM, and then graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute in 1969. He went on to enlist in the United States Navy where he served as a Hospital Corpsman for six years. Following his honorable separation from the Navy, Stephen attended Yale University and received his degree in sonography. Steve had a true passion for helping others and worked tirelessly for over 30 years as an ultrasound technician in San Diego, CA, and New Mexico. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his sons and father in Chama Valley, NM. Stephen will be truly missed and is survived by his three children, Erik Hedval and spouse Alicia, Zachary Hedval, and Anna Maltese; by his sister Janet and her three children Kelly Jo, AJ and Simon, and by his fiance, Janice Kavanaugh.
Henderson, Dan R. 1971 JC ~ 22-Oct-2016 (1951 – 2006) Dan Ray Henderson, age 55, from Muskogee passed away Sunday, October 22, 2006. He was born June 28, 1951 to Gerald and Barbara Henderson in Willows, CA. Dan enlisted with the U.S. Coast Guard in 1970 and served his country until 1976. In the late 1980’s Dan began his career at Container Corporation as a machinist until his recent injury in 2004. He enjoyed going to the races any chance he could, but his most enjoyable time was spent with his son Tyler Henderson. Danny was a dedicated father that enjoyed coaching Tyler’s Little League Baseball and watching him play football. Dan was preceded in death by his sister, Lujuanna. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his mother, Barbara Henderson of Oklahoma City; father Gerald Henderson of Eufaula; one son Tyler Henderson; one sister, Valerie and husband Richard Payne of Tucson, AZ; three nieces and two nephews; sisters in law, Cindy Kaiser, Jennifer Lee, Donna Lee, Vicki Clare, Lisa Martin, and Kathy Clare; mother-in-law Nanny Joannie; dear friend and companion Shelia Million of Muskogee.
Horvat, George A. 1971 HS
Houston, Robert T. 1971 JC
Hughes, William G., Jr. 1971 JC
Irwin, Field H. 1971 HS
Jenkins, Rodney F. 1971 HS
Johns, Christopher E. 1971 JC ~ 14-Jan-2014 age 64, of Lewisville, Texas passed away January 14, 2014 in Fort Worth, Texas after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 16,1949 in Roswell, New Mexico to James P. Johns 1941 HS-1943 JC and Amy Marriott Johns. He is survived by his beloved partner in life Paula Stanley-McCrary, both parents, two brothers, Kirk Johns and his wife Elizabeth, and Jim Johns, grandson Colton Eaker, step- daughter Jennifer Eaker and her husband Ronnie. Chris received his education at New Mexico Military Institute and New Mexico State University earning a BS in Business Management. He served 3 years in the Army Signal Corps in Texas. After working for Coca-Cola for 18 years, he went to work at Xerox as a Supplies Sales Representative for 22 years where he earned trips to Canada, Mexico and all over the United States. He lived life to the fullest, inspiring others to do the same. His hobbies included go kart racing, water skiing, snow skiing, fishing, bowling, square dancing, traveling, NASCAR and reading. He had a vast love and knowledge of airplanes and boats; and loved racing anything on wheels. He was also a member of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division Descendants Association allowing him the privilege of visiting Italy to honor the World War II veterans that fought there. His absence will be ever present as he loved and inspired those he knew daily. Chris will be dearly missed.
Johnson, John Vernon 1971 HS ~ 01-Dec-2009
Jordan, Brad R. 1971 HS
Keeth, John J. 1971 HS
Kikuchi, Kikuo 1971 JC
Kuykendall, Teddy D. 1971 HS ~ 05-Oct-2009 56, of Roswell, passed away Oct. 5, 2009, at the Roswell Regional Hospital of heart complications. Ted was born Dec. 5, 1953, in Roswell to Radonna Kerr Kuykendall and David Kuykendall, of Dexter. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Ian; and his six half-siblings, Bonni Bailey Smith, of Georgia, H. D. Bailey, of Hawaii, Dr. Bill Bailey, of California, Paul H, Kuykendall 1978 HS, of Arkansas, Myra Small, of Missouri, and Beverly Garner, of Roswell; and Uncle and Aunt Donald and Lorene Kuykendall, of Roswell. He attended New Mexico Military Institute through junior college and earned a Bachelor of Arts in photographic arts from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. A well-known art photographer, his works have been collected by numerous museums including the National Gallery of American Art at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., and the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art. Ted was also a master carpenter and cabinet maker, working on many custom homes and museum installations throughout the Southwestern states.
Lewis, Steven R. 1971 JC ~ 26-Aug-2011
Lindberg, Barry K. 1971 HS
Manganaro, S. J. 1971 JC ~ 01-Nov-1990
Mann, Russell, D. 1971 HS ~ 30-Jan-2019, 66 years old passed peacefully in his home alongside his son Chad Mann, his childhood friend Bryan Solsbery, and his Closest Companion Jennifer Moran, on January 30th, 2019. We ask in lieu of flowers all donations be sent to Youngevity and the American Cancer Society. Russ personally requests: “To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, In honor and remembrance of his passing, his friends and loved ones play Three Days and Three Nights Of Music”. Russell was born at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Roswell, NM December 19th, 1952 to Russell Duane Mann and Pauline Irene Mann. Russell’s passing was preceded by his father the prominent attorney, Russell D. Mann and his brother Larry Mann and survived by his mother Former Chairwoman of The Democratic Party of New Mexico Pauline Irene Mann, his Son Tennis Professional and coach Chad R. Mann of Roswell, NM, and his Cousin and Confidant Teresa Hall. Russell also has many more surviving aunts, uncles, and cousins throughout the United States. Russell attended Roswell High and New Mexico Military Institute. He was the President and Owner of Premium Wholesalers for over 30 years. Russell D. Mann Jr was also a member of the Architectural Committee Of Roswell, the Vice President, and President of multiple LLCs, real estate, and businesses throughout Roswell and Southern New Mexico. Russell’s ultimate passion in his life were his German Shepard Dogs which accompanied Russ anywhere he’d go. He was an avid Fly Fisherman and Fly Tyer, and traveled the US fly-fishing during his retirement. He was part of multiple Fly Fisherman Clubs and wrote for their newsletters. Russell was also a Representative and Distributor For Youngevity 90 for Life and took great pleasure in spreading awareness about the benefits of Vitamin, Mineral, and Herbal Therapy.  Trademark dishes he favored were Green Chile Stew and Pho. Russell will always be remembered by his contagious laugh, his beautiful smile that would fill a room with peace, and through his multiple charitable contributions, generosity, and good will towards all Men, Women, and Animals. Russell is a life long follower of Jimi Hendrix and collector of Hendrix Memorabilia. “Knowledge Speaks But Wisdom Listens. I’m the one that has to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to.- The story of life is quicker than the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. You have to go on and be crazy. Craziness is like heaven.. ‘Scuse me while I kiss the Sky”….-Jimi Hendrix
Markley, Harvey C., Jr. 1971 HS
Mayer, Leonard W. 1971 HS
Mayfield, Gregg H. 1971 JC ~ 22-Aug-2008  died August 22, 2008, at his home in Buffalo, New York. He died of natural causes at the age of 57. Born on July 29, 1951 in Albany, NY, Gregg grew up in Buffalo and Schenectady, NY. He received his high school diploma in 1969 from New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico, where he also graduated from Junior College in 1971. In 1974, he returned to NMMI to join the commandant’s staff as a TAC officer. Gregg will be remembered by his many friends and family as an energetic, creative person who befriended everyone he met. In addition to his many private ventures, he spent most of his professional life in advertising sales. Among his many passions was working to uphold the quality of education at New Mexico Military Institute where he was an Alumni Association Life Member. Surviving Gregg is his sister, Siri M. Pardi and her husband, Louis of Niskayuna, NY; and his brother, Mark R. Mayfield and his wife, Peggy of Upton, MA. His parents were the late Brita L. Male of Schenectady, NY and the late George H. Mayfield, of Eagle Bay, NY. Also surviving Gregg are his stepfather, Kenneth J. Male, Schenectady, NY; stepsister, Rebecca Ellsworth, of Windsor, NY; and many nieces and nephews.
McKnight, Thomas P. 1971 HS
McMillian, Earl T., III 1971 JC ~ 16-May-2014  63, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014, in Kerrville, Texas. Born in Houston on Dec. 21,1950,  to the late Earl “Sonny” Thomas McMillian Jr. and Bonnie Jo Crumpacker, Tom spent most of his life in Houston and his later years in the Texas Hill Country in Uvalde, Sabinal and Kerrville. He is survived by his daughter, Laura McMillian and son-in-law, Steven Kibble of New York, N.Y. Tom also is survived by his cousin and best friend, Don F. McMillian Jr. of Albuquerque, N.M.; and his four siblings, Meredith, Lee, Jeff and Bonnie McMillian, all residents of Houston. His constant companion, his Labrador, Layla, will miss him. Tom was a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute and attended the University of Texas in Austin. Tom was known for being a wonderful father and friend. He possessed a huge love of the outdoors and adored animals. His engaging personality and warmth of spirit will be sorely missed by all that knew him.
Moore, CDR Michael D., USN (Ret) 1971 HS ~ 17-Feb-18 ge 63, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Socorro, NM, on July 1, 1954, to Ernest and Elizabeth (Cronin) Moore. He enjoyed hunting and loved to deep sea fish, winning many fishing tournaments. Commander Dave Moore graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1976. He entered the Navy through the Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL, and was commissioned in January 1978. He completed flight training at NAS Beeville, TX, and was designated a Naval Aviator in July, 1979. Commander Moore’s first assignment was to Attack Squadron ONE TWO TWO (VA-122) at NAS Lemoore, CA. After completing his initial qualification in the A-7E Corsair, he was assigned to Attack Squadron NINE SEVEN (VA-97) on board the USS CORAL SEA (CVA-43). While attached to the squadron, he served as Assistant Operations Officer and Maintenance Branch Officer. Following this tour he attended Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA, and then was assigned as an Exchange Pilot with the Venezuelan Air Force. During this tour he qualified in three different aircraft and served as a flight instructor and officer in charge of the air-to-grounds weapons department. In 1986, Commander Moore was assigned as the Flight Deck Officer and Aircraft Handling Officer on board the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). His next assignment was to the Attack Squadron ONE TWO TWO (VA-122) flying the A-7E Corsair. Following graduation from the Strike Leader Advanced Tactics School at Naval Strike Warfare Center, Fallon NV, Commander Moore was assigned to Strike/Fighter Squadron NINE SEVEN (VFA-97) where he served as Safety Officer, Operations Officer and Maintenance Officer on board USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). During Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm he was selected as a Navy representative to the Joint Forces Air Component Commander under Navy Central Command. He also served as a member of the Navy Airborne Command Element. Following Desert Storm, he reported to Naval War College, Newport, RI, as a student in the Naval Command and Staff curriculum. Upon completion he was then assigned to Training Air Wing One (CTW-1) where he served as the Operations Officer responsible for the operational supervision of the Navy’s largest jet air wing. Commander Moore was then selected to attend the prestigious Inter-American Defense College, Fort McNair, DC. His last assignment prior to retirement, he served as the United States Defense and Naval Attache to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. He also served as Naval Attache to Haiti. Commander Moore retired in 1999. In addition to his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics he holds a Master of Arts Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. During his career, Commander Moore logged more than 2,300 flight hours in tactical jets and accumulated 750 carrier landings on board four different aircraft carriers. His awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (2), United States Coast Guard Achievement Medal and various unit citations. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Ernest “Skipper” Moore. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth “Becky” Moore; niece, Kristina Ericksen Sobieski; nephew, Michael Ward and wife, Lily; great niece, Rose Ward; and great nephews, Benjamin Ward, Lucas Ward, and Gryphon Sobieski.
Nielsen, Robert W. 1971 HS
Odell, John R. 1971 JC
Packard, Harvey D. 1971 JC ~ 01-May-2012
Pritchard, Jr., Stuart M. 1971 JC ~ 04-Aug-2014 passed away August 4, 2014. Mr. Pritchard was preceded in death by his parents, Clarance and Winifred Pritchard, and by 1 brother and 4 sisters, he is survived by 3 sons Guy Pritchard and wife, Glenda of Amarillo TX, Stuart Marshall Pritchard Jr. and wife Lois. from Newport, Oregon and Kim R. Pritchard and wife Helen of Roswell, NM. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great grand children. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter.
Proctor, Robin S. 1971 HS ~ 01-Nov-2001
Redinger, Sparks V. 1971 HS ~ 14-Dec-2009 was born December 22, 1952 to Nell Marie and Quentin Redinger in Olton, Texas. He was raised southeast of Olton on the farm that his grandparents Charlie and Nellie Redinger homesteaded in 1907. He attended Olton schools until his freshman year. He then attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM where he proudly graduated in 1971. He attended South Plains College and Texas Tech. He didn’t quite receive his degree because he wanted to go back and farm with his dad and brother. In 1973, he met the love of his life, Mona Wright. They were married March 23, 1974, in Abernathy, TX. They never had children of their own, but had plenty of nieces and nephews to shower with love. A favorite thing to do was to load all the kids up and take them to Tech football games. He was preceded in death by his parents, Quentin and Nell Marie Redinger and his grandparents, Charlie and Nellie Redinger and Solon and Ida Higgins. Sparks is survived by his wife, Mona, of Plainview; One brother, Ronnie Redinger and wife Judy of Olton; sister Quenette Collins and husband Danny of Olton; and sister Tami Wylie and husband Len of Canyon. His beloved nieces and nephews, Colt Redinger, La’Danda Kauffman and husband Cody, Casey Collins all of Olton; Ronna Carson and husband Stephen and Kylie Lamberth and husband Adam of Amarillo and “best buds” Jonni Hutto and Alyx Wylie of Canyon. Also surviving are his mother-in-law and father-in-law Vallaree and Dan Wright of Abernathy, brother-in-law and wife Robin Wright and wife Sheryl of Buffalo, nieces Stacey, Jennifer and Brandy. Also the newest little ones that we love so much and keep us entertained, Hunter and Kasen Kauffman and Kashlee and Wyatt Lamberth. And a long-time friend who is loved like a brother Carrol Blackwell and his wife Cindy of Lubbock. Sparks was someone whose name fit him perfectly. He was always laughing and loved all his family and friends so very much. He was a farmer at heart and loved to raise the best crops he possibly could. The Weather Channel was always on, watching for hail storms and a good cotton shower. He loved watching Tech sports and always had a great time tail-gating with his many friends. NASCAR races were great fun for him, especially fun was a trip to Talladega with his friends Clint, Michael, and John. Sparks had a huge heart and helped anyone he could, in any way possible. Many times they didn’t know it had been him that was behind the help. He hugged everyone of us when we saw him and always told us how much he loved us. He will be missed so very much.
Rhu, Robert S. 1971 HS
Robertson, Bruce H. 1971 HS
Roland, Roger 1971 JC
Sartain, Charles J. 1971 HS
Sill, John B. 1971 JC
Simpson, William J., Jr. 1971 HS
Smith, David Lee 1971 HS ~ 25-Jun-2019, 66, passed away on June 25th, 2019 peacefully with family by his side in Austin, Texas. He was born July 2nd, 1952 in Odessa Texas to Gereld and Anne Smith. When David was five, his family moved to Anaco, Venezuela. He loved living there and was often seen with his pet parrot sitting on his shoulder. Three years later his family moved to Maracaibo, Venezuela. At age 15, David traveled to the US to attend New Mexico Military Institute. After getting homesick, he returned to Venezuela and graduated from Roberts School where he was voted most friendly and most class spirit. David loved Venezuela and made many lifetime friends while there. After a few years he was drafted into the Army and served two years. After that, and moving around a lot David settled in Roswell, NM. He retired after 30 years at the United States Post Office, which was his longest commitment in life. He always wanted to return to Austin and finally made it back in 2018. Throughout life David was loved by many. He was easy-going, kind-hearted, had a great sense of humor and was an avid animal lover. David was a loving “Dippy” to his four grandchildren who brightened the last years of his life. He never met a stranger and most likely would have been voted most friendly in life as he was in high school. He is preceded in death by his parents. David is survived by his daughter, Breanna and husband, Christopher Compian and their two children of Austin, Texas; his son, Darr Acton Smith 2005 HS and wife Jeannie Smith and their two children of El Paso, Texas; his older brother Gregg Smith of Austin, Texas; his loving ex-wife, and mother of his children, Mindi Darr of Roswell, New Mexico, and many other loving family members. David wished to remain in the mountains, so his ashes, along with the ashes of his favorite dog Badger, will be spread at a later date with a celebration of life.
Smookler, Gary A. 1971 HS
Speer, Dennis P. 1971 HS ~ 23-Aug-2003 , 50, passed away on August 23, 2003 in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he has resided for the past ten years. Dennis was raised in Corrales, NM, and was a graduate of the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam. He is survived by his son, Thomas; and daughter, Denise, who reside in Hobe Sound, Florida with their mother, Dee Dee Myers. In Albuquerque, he is survived by his mother, Mandy Nichols; stepfather, John Nichols; and sister, Glenna Hickman. His brother, Jack S. Speer 1970 HS of Houston, Texas; and sister, Dena Zwingle of Burlingame, California, also survive him. Dennis is also survived by his stepsister and stepbrother, Kay Griffin and Kevin Nichols of Albuquerque; as well as many nieces, nephews, in-laws, aunts, and cousins. His father, Thomas E. Speer, preceded him in death in 1986.
Stokes, Jimmy L. 1971 JC ~ 14-Feb-2001
Sunny, Kenneth W. 1971 JC
Talafous, Carl R. 1971 HS
Trujillo, Steve R. 1971 JC
Tucker, Merle H., Jr. 1971 JC ~ 01-Mar-1982
VanDyke, Tyson P. 1971 JC
Welles, George H., III 1971 JC
Wheeler, John D. 1971 HS ~ 01-Jan-2003
Wimsatt, Allen D. 1971 JC ~ 07-Apr-2006  55, of 173 Edwards Road, passed away Friday, April 7, 2006. Born in Alamogorda, N.M., he was the son of the late Gordon and Gladys Robinson Wimsatt. Mr. Wimsatt was an operator for 27 years with the 3M Company, and attended Slater-Marietta Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Janice Wimsatt of the home daughters, Kimberly Quinn and husband, Jason, Tracy Goodson and husband, Randy sons, John Gordon Wimsatt, Dwayne Hinton and wife, Deedee brother, Steve Wimsatt and wife, Dorothy, of New Mexico sisters, Rita Carr and husband, Bradley, of Arizona, Shella Carpenter and husband, Ron, of California grandchildren, Kassie Quinn, Heather Goodson, and Derrick Hinton.
Wood, Harris H. 1971 HS
Worrall, Alexander H., III 1971 JC ~ 03-Nov-2000
Wunderlich, Edward J. 1971 JC
Wyley, Clinton H., III 1971 HS ~ 17-Aug-2010