Gary Eugene Munden Sr. died on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at age 78. He was born n August 9th, 1941 to Fred and Caroline Munden in Raton, N. M. Gary, and wife Marjorie live in Cimarron, N.M. Gary along with siblings Fred Jr., Patricia, and Gale was close in age so it made for a very busy household. He was the third child. Gary was active in church, chorus, football, basketball, and baseball. After graduating from high school in 1959, Gary joined the Marine Corp. On leave in 1960, he proposed to his sweetheart since Jr. High- Miss Marjorie Faye Adams. They married on July 7th, 1960 which led to three children, Gary Jr. Mindy, and Gayanne.
Throughout his life, Gary primarily was a salesman. He owned a Montgomery Wards store in Springer,
N.M. Also while in Springer, he owned a full-service filling station. These were busy times for the whole family. Marjorie always by his side keeping the bookwork straight. After the children were gone, he and
Marjorie moved to Amarillo, TX.. Where Gary managed the Lube Bay at the Petro Travel Center.
Gary loved music, playing the guitar, and hunting arrowheads. He wrote many beautiful gospel songs.
He never knew a stranger and loved to share a story. He was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Cimarron, N.M. Gary was preceded in death by parents, Fred Harvey Munden and Caroline Naomi Munden, brother-in-law Pete (Babe) Calderelli, brother-in-law Tom Adams, sister-in-law Carolyn Adams, nephew Sam Walton, and great-grandchildren Leo and Amada (pronounced Amatha) Martinez.
Gary Munden Sr. is survived by his wife Marjorie, son Gary Munden Jr. (Nejla), daughters Mindy Vigil (Michael) and Gayanne Jeffers (Casey), brother Fred Munden Jr. (Becky) Patricia Walton ( Jack), and Mary Gale Calderelli, 9 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren. He is survived by many special nephews and nieces, his church family, beloved friends, and classmates, and precious cat Lily.
A viewing will be held Tuesday, February 25th at Yaksich-Long Funeral from 5-7 p.m. Services for Gary Eugene Munden will be Wednesday, February 26th at the 1st Baptist Church at 10 a.m. in Raton, N.M. by Pastor Bill Walton, followed by burial at the Fairmont Cemetery also in Raton N.M. Please join the family afterward for a meal. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up at IN Bank for “Colfax General Long Term Nursing Home” in Springer, NM.
Arrangements and celebration of love for Gary Eugene Munden are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.
My condolences to Marjorie, Gary Jr& wife, Mindy & husband, Gayanne & husband plus Gary’s sisters & brother also grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Lots of love and prayers. Your friend, Dolores
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was one of the first people I met when moving to Cimarron. His daughter Mindy was my daughter’s teacher and He was so proud of his family.He was such a wonderful soul. My condolences to all he left behind. Remember though one day you all shall be together once more.
Thinking of you and your family. Sorry for your loss. Gary was a good friend and classmate.
I am sorry to hear about loss Gary was a good classmate rest in peace Gary
I am so sorry to hear about your loss Gary was a good friend even through I had not seen him for years rest in peace Gary . Marjorie. I remember you from the band days
My good brother Gary, you’re always the best always faithful and someone who could always be counted on. We delivered papers ,we shoveled manure , we mowed lawns ,we shoveled snow, we played football and baseball. You were always tough. You were always faithful to our Lord. Enjoy lying on His breast and saying Holy, Holy, Holy.
Love you,
Ken Gott
Gary and his brother Fred were very good friends and neighbors of my brother Bob and I growing up. Gary always called my mother, Ma, just as we did. After I joined the Air Force and returned to Raton on leave, if Gary found out he’d come to our house to visit. RIP, old friend.
RIP old teammate and RHS colleague so sad to lose another member of our generation. Condolences to Marjorie and his family.