NASA Alumni League - JSC News

Passing of Boyd Mounce

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:55:12 GMT

Boyd passed away on March 24, 2026 at the age of 92. He retired from NASA after a 40-year career at MSFC/MSC/JSC.

The link to his obituary is:

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/webster-tx/boyd-mounce-12803847

Passing of Ivy Fay Hooks

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:12:50 GMT

Ivy passed away on March 23, 2026 at the age of 84. She worked at MSC/JSC from 1965 to 1983.

Ivy's obituary is: https://obits.smartcremation.com/ivy-hooks

A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2026.

Passing of Walter "Scotty" Scott, Jr.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:01:51 GMT

Scotty passed away on March 22, 2026 at the age of 89. He retired from NASA after a 25-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Scotty's obituary is:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/walter-scott-jr-obituary?id=61101788

Passing of Aldo J. Bordano

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:04:07 GMT

Aldo passed away on March 14, 2026. He retired from NASA after a 36-year career at MSC/JSC.

Will post information on funeral service and obituary when they become available.

Passing of James M. Peacock

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:51:14 GMT

Jim passed away on February 24, 2026 at the age of 91. He retired from NASA after a 21-year career at MSC/JSC.

Jim's obituary is:

https://www.memorialoakschapel.com/obituaries/james-peacock

Passing of Harry "Hal" K. Hiers

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:26:38 GMT

Hal passed away on February 10, 2026 at the age of 85. He retired from NASA after a 35-year career at KSC/MSC/JSC.

The link to Hal's obituary is:

https://jeterfuneralhome.com/harry-hal-kirkland-hiers/

Passing of Bedford F. "Butch" Cockrell

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:32:34 GMT

Butch passed away on February 9, 2026 at the age of 85. He retired from NASA after a 37-year career at MSC/JSC.

Butch's obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/bedford-cockrell-obituary?id=60849943

Passing of Andrew "Andy" Joseph Farkas

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:14:27 GMT

Andy passed away on February 5, 2026 at the age of 94. He retired from NASA after a 28-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Andy's obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/pasadena-tx/andrew-farkas-12738313

Passing of Jose M. "Joe" Olivarez

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:25:37 GMT

Joe passed away on February 2, 2026 at the age of 82. He retired from NASA after a 36 plus-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Joe's obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/webster-tx/jose-olivarez-12732381

Passing of Walter Dan Poates

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:27:38 GMT

Dan passed away on February 1, 2026 at the age of 94. He retired from NASA after a 35-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Dan's obituary is: https://www.southparkfunerals.com/obituaries/walter-poates/obituary

Passing of John T. Jackson

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:26:51 GMT

John passed away on February 1, 2026. He retired from NASA after a 50-year career at MSC/JSC.

We will post obituary and funeral plans as they become available.

Passing of Eugene "E. Bob" Stewart

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:28:34 GMT

E. Bob passed away on January 28, 2026 at the age of 90. He retired from NASA after a 28-year career at MSC/JSC.

E. Bob's obituary: https://jeterfuneralhome.com/eugene-bob-stewart/

Passing of Bobby King Vermillion

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:40:43 GMT

Bobby passed away on January 14, 2026 at the age of 95. He retired from NASA after a 26-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Bobby's obituary is:

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/clute-tx/bobby-vermillion-12707307

A memorial service celebrating Bobby's life will be held in Frankston this spring.

Passing of John F. Vittone, Sr.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:45:05 GMT

John passed away on January 10th in Colorado at the age of 97. He retired from NASA after a 17-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to John's obituary is at this URL: https://www.marksfuneralservice.com/obituaries/john-vittone-sr

Passing of Gene Edward Peter

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:27:10 GMT

Gene passed away on January 9, 2026 at the age of 83. He retired from NASA after a 33-year career at MSC/JSC.

Gene's obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/webster-tx/gene-peter-12702528

Passing of Richard "Rick" E. Coblentz

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:35:41 GMT

Rick passed away on January 9, 2026 at the age of 81. He had a 39+-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Rick's obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/pflugerville-tx/richard-coblentz-12700540

Passing of Jack E. Capps

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:28:14 GMT

Jack passed away on January 1, 2026 at the age of 94. He retired from NASA after a 23-year career at MSC/JSC and Downey-JSC.

Jack's obituary: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/jack-elias-capps/

Passing of Jerry Creel Bostick

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 02:29:12 GMT

Jerry passed away on Dec 20, 2025 at the age of 86.

Obituary for Jerry: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/highlandernews/name/jerry-bostick-obituary?id=60361801

Passing of James "Kirby" Hinson

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:34:37 GMT

Kirby passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 88. He retired from NASA after a 30 plus year career at the Space Task Group/MSC/JSC.

The link to Kirby's obituary is: https://www.brightfunerals.com/obituaries/James-Kirby-Hinson?obId=46766440

Passing of Donna L. Coennen

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:07:39 GMT

Donna passed away on December 16, 2025 in North Carolina at the age of 83. She retired from NASA in 1994 after a 27-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Donna's obituary: https://www.churchstreetfuneral.com/obituaries/Donna-Lynn-Coennen?obId=46722306

No services are planned.

Passing of Bill Feddersen

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:09:18 GMT

Bill passed away on December 16, 2025 at the age of 100. He retired from NASA after a 25-year career at MSC/JSC.

Bill's obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/webster-tx/william-feddersen-12669879

Passing of Preciliano "Benny" Benevides

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:28:51 GMT

Benny passed away December 16, 2025 at the age of 90. He retired from NASA after a 35 plus-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Benny's obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/webster-tx/preciliano-benavides-12667609

Passing of Suzanne Miller

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:08:09 GMT

Suzanne passed away on December 10, 2025 at the age of 80. She worked at JSC from the 1960's to the 1970's in the Flight Control Division and Mission Analysis and Planning Division.

Suzanne's obituary is: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/suzanne-miller-obituary?id=60281376

A private service is planned in Brenham, Texas..

Passing of Dr. Frank Garcia, Jr.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:35:38 GMT

Dr. Frank Garcia, Jr., died on Wednesday 12/10/26 in Houston.

Frank had a 40-year career at JSC retired from ISS Vehicle Office.

No obituary yet

Passing of William C. "Cliff" Bradford

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:24:38 GMT

Cliff passed away on December 9, 2025 at the age of 93. He retired from NASA after a 32-yearcareer at KSC, MSC/JSC, and MSFC..

The link to Cliff's obituary is: https://www.dunklinfh.com/obituaries/william-cliff-bradford

Passing of Bass Redd

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 04:23:54 GMT

Bass passed away on November 28, 2025 at the age of 88. He retired from NASA after a 26-year career at MSC/JSC.

Bass' obituary: https://www.marrs-jonesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/bass-redd

Passing of David Cheuvront

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:29:13 GMT

David Cheuvront died in New Hampshire on Nov 11, 2025 at the age of 67.

Remembering David: https://nss.org/remembering-david-cheuvront/

Passing of Dr. Roger Billica

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 21:41:47 GMT

Dr. Roger Billica, MD died on November 16, 2025 at the age of 73.

Roger was Chief of Medical Operations at JSC from 1991 - 2001.

An obituary for Roger: https://frequencyspecific.com/dr-roger-billica/

Passing of Margaret (Monica) Ruiz-Cortez

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:23:26 GMT

Margaret died on November 13, 2025 at the age of 63. She worked for NASA for 36 years, retiring on Feb 2, 2015.

Obituary for Margaret:

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/webster-tx/margaret-ruiz-cortez-12616768

Passing of Rick Hauck

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:18:34 GMT

Astronaut Rick Hauck who flew on three space shuttle missions, died at the age of 84 on November 6, 2025.

Bio for Rick: https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hauck_frederick.pdf

Article: https://www.collectspace.com/news/news-110725a-frederick-rick-hauck-nasa-space-shuttle-astronaut-obituary.html

Passing of Donald Emerson Iloff

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 02:14:14 GMT

Don passed away on October 10, 2025 at the age of 94. He retired from NASA after a 19-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Don's obituary is: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/houstonchronicle/name/donald-iloff-obituary?id=59775620

Passing of Royce McKinney

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:47:16 GMT

Royce McKinney passed away on October 6, 2025. He retired after a 20 year career at MSC/JSC.

Royce's obituary will be posted if it becomes available.

Passing of Charles Donald (Jr) Harris

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:34:17 GMT

Don Harris died on October 2, 2025 at the age of 83. Don spent 32 years working at NASA JSC.

Don's obituary: https://www.scenicchapel.com/obituary/Charles-Harris

Passing of Herschel J. "Jim" Wood

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:13:53 GMT

Jim passed away on September 26 at the age of 94. He retired from NASA in 1982 after a 20-year career at MSC/JSC.

Jim's obituary is: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/herschel-wood-obituary?id=59824797

Passing of James (Jim) D. Shannon

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:22:42 GMT

James (Jim) D. Shannon passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 88. He retired from NASA in 1999 after a 37 year career at MSC/JSC.

Obituary link is: https://jeterfuneralhome.com/james-dennis-shannon/

Passing of Samuel W. Daugherty

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 02:43:36 GMT

Sam passed away on September 21, 2025 at the age of 60. He retired from NASA after a 30 plus-year career at MSC/JSC.

Samuel's Obituary: https://www.rdrnews.com/obituaries/samuel-wright-daugherty/article_f4514728-9981-4146-841c-5e3aff0cd05d.html

Passing of Dennis L. Doherty

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 03:11:57 GMT

Dennis passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 88. He retired from NASA after a 38-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Dennis' obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/the-woodlands-tx/dennis-doherty-12512237

Passing of Evelyn Joyce Williams

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 02:13:26 GMT

Evelyn passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 72. She retired from NASA with over 30 years of service at MSC/JSC.

Evelyn Joyce Williams Obituary (1953 - 2025) - La Marque, Texas

Passing of Stanley M. Blackmer

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 03:00:54 GMT

Stan passed away on August 29, 2025 at the age of 89. He retired from NASA after a 20-year career at MSC/JSC.

Obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Passing of Alan Rochford

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 02:56:28 GMT

Alan passed away on August 23, 2025 at the age of 88. He retired from NASA after a 37-year career at MSC/JSC.

The collect.Space website has the announcement of his passing. Alan was a NASA spacesuit tech from 1960 until his retirement in 1997:

https://www.collectspace.com/ubb/Forum38/HTML/002653.html

Passing of Richard Whitlock

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:17:03 GMT

Richard passed away on August 9, 2025 at the age of 81. He had a 26+ year career at NASA-JSC.

The link to Richard's obituary is:

https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/houstonchronicle/name/richard-whitlock-obituary?id=59197267

Passing of James A. “Jim” Lovell

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:59:26 GMT

USN Captain James A. “Jim” Lovell, a Navy pilot and officer, astronaut, leader and space explorer died on August 7, 2025 at the age of 97.

Bio on Jim Lovell - https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/lovell_james_0.pdf?emrc=99cdb4

Passing of Ralph J. Taeuber

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:31:57 GMT

Ralph passed away on July 10, 2025 at the age of 93. He retired from NASA after a 30-year career in the Propulsion and Power Division/EP at MSC/JSC.

Link to Ralph's obituary: https://www.weremember.com/ralph-taeuber/1j8q/memories

Passing of Jefferson Davis Howell, Jr.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:39:52 GMT

Jefferson Davis Howell, Jr., former director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, died July 2, 2025 in Bee Cave, Texas. He was 85 years old.

Jefferson Davis "Beak" Howell Jr. Obituary - Austin American-Statesman

https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-remembers-former-johnson-director-jefferson-howell/

Passing of John H. "Jack" Johnson

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:17:32 GMT

Jack passed away on June 30, 2025 at the age of 88. He retired from NASA in 1989 after a 30-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Jack's death notice is: https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/league-city-tx/john-johnson-12439052

Jack's Obituary - https://everloved.com/life-of/john-henry-johnson/obituary/

Passing of Gerald Wenban "Gerry" Chapman Jr.

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:22:55 GMT

Gerry passed away on June 16, 2025 at the age of 73. He retired from NASA after a 30+ year career at JSC.

The link to Gerry's obituary is: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/gerald-chapman-obituary?id=58682218

Passing of Thomas L. Davies

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:32:27 GMT

Tom passed away on June 10, 2025 at the age of 85.

Tom spent his entire MSC/JSC career (1965 to 1998) in the Propulsion and Power Division, first in the Power Generation Branch/EP5 from 1965 to 1986; then from 1986 to 1991 as the Head, Power Generation Section-Power Branch; and then as the Chief, Power Branch/EP5.

Tom's obituary - https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/thomas-lewis-davies/

Passing of Hugh O. Wallace

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:34:09 GMT

Hugh passed away on June 9, 2025. Tom joined the Manned Space Flight center in 1962 and retired from NASA in December 1988.

No obituary.

Passing of John Robert Haas

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 16:02:14 GMT

John passed away on June 7, 2025 at the age of 64. He was instrumental in shaping the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL)—a critical component of NASA’s astronaut training.

John's Obituary - https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-robert-haas/

Passing of William (Bill) Richard Reed

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:22:54 GMT

Bill passed away on June 4, 2025 at the age of 94. He retired from NASA after a 25-year career at MSC/JSC.

Bill's obituary: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/41084/

Passing of William (Bill) Kenneth Creasy

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:58:43 GMT

Bill passed on June 3, 2025 at the age of 90. Bill started working for NASA in 1963 and retired in 1989 as Manager, Flight Elements Office - Space Station Projects Office.

Obituary for Bill - https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/webster-tx/william-creasy-12405657

Passing of John H. Langford

Mon, 26 May 2025 20:12:20 GMT

John passed away on May 26, 2025 at the age of 87. He retired from NASA after a 33-year career at Space Task Group/MSC/JSC.

The link to John's obituary is: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/john-langford-obituary?id=58535688

Passing of Richard Pritchard

Sun, 18 May 2025 14:23:05 GMT

Richard worked 43 years at JSC and passed on May 18, 2025.

No obituary.

Passing of Robert (Bob) Philip Musgrove

Sun, 04 May 2025 21:55:30 GMT

Bob passed away on May 4, 2025 at the age of 62. He retired after 32 years of service and leadership at NASA.

Bob's obituary: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/robert-philip-musgrove/

Passing of Robert Edwin Smylie

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:02:45 GMT

Ed Smylie passed away on April 21, 2025 at the age of 95. Ed is listed in the 1962 MSC phone book in Life Systems-Crew Equipment and at the time that he transferred to NASA Headquarters in 1973, he was the Chief, Crew Systems Division.

The link to his obituary is at this URL: https://www.bilbreyfuneralhomeinc.com/obituaries/robert-smylie

Passing of Herbert Edward "Ed" Smith

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:38:37 GMT

Ed passed away on April 15, 2025 at the age of 94. He retired from NASA after a 25-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Ed's obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/herbert-smith-12344464

Passing of Charles D. Levy

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:40:27 GMT

Charles passed away on March 28, 2025 at the age of 90. He retired from NASA after a 21-year career at MSC/JSC.

His funeral service was held in April 2025
The link to Charles' obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/georgetown-tx/charles-levy-12322263

Passing of Ryborn Ray Kirby

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 17:36:28 GMT

Ryborn passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the age of 92. He had a 36 year career with NASA at JSC from 1962 to 1972.

Ryborn's obituary: https://www.online-tribute.com/RybornRayKirby

Passing of Ann (Sullivan) Philpot

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:19:20 GMT

Ann (Sullivan) Philpot died on March 4 at the age of 93 in Aiken, South Carolina.

Ann served 34 years at MSC-JSC, beginning as secretary to the Deputy Chief and Chief of the Crew Systems Division and later to the Director of Science and Applications/Space and Life Sciences Directorate. She was in Procurement for the last 16 years before retiring in 1996.

Ann's obituary: https://www.hatcherfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Mrs-Muriel-Ann-Philpot?obId=38223148#/obituaryInfo

Passing of Charley Parker

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 03:20:39 GMT

Charley Parker died on Feb 28, 2025 at the age of 91.

Charley joined NASA during the Mercury program. He worked through Project Gemini, where he helped lay the groundwork for the Apollo missions. He played a direct role in several Apollo missions.

Charley's obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/houstonchronicle/name/charley-parker-obituary?id=57689849

Passing of Joan M. Shack

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:07:41 GMT

Joan Shack passed away on February 28, 2025 at the age of 80. She worked at JSC in the 2000's.

The link to Joan's obituary is: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/joan-mary-shack

Passing of Roy William Collins

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:17:42 GMT

Roy died on Feb 22, 2025 at the age of 92.

Roy was proud of his 36 years at MSC/JSC as a spacecraft quality assurance inspector during the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs.

Roy's obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/roy-collins-12259127

Passing of Dickey Arndt

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:31:02 GMT

George Dickey Arndt passed away January 31, 2025 at the age of 86. He worked 55 years at JSC.

Dickey's obituary: https://www.bradfordokeefe.com/obituaries/george-arndt

Passing of Allen J. Louviere

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:41:49 GMT

Al passed away on January 25, 2025 in Dallas, TX at the age of 93. He retired from NASA after a 26-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Al's obituary is:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/beaumontenterprise/name/allen-louviere-obituary?id=57455070

Passing of Grady E. McCright

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 02:43:12 GMT

Grady passed away on January 15, 2025 at the age of 81. He retired from NASA after a 32-year career at MSC/JSC. His final move within NASA was to White Sands Test Facility, retiring as manager of the facility.

Click for link to Grady's obituary

Passing of Patrick Michael Duffin

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:24:48 GMT

Patrick passed away on January 6, 2025 at the age of 79. He retired from NASA after a 38-year career at MSC/JSC. At the time of his retirement in 2005, he was the Assistant to the Director for Management and Integration in the Mission Operations Directorate/DA.

The link to Patrick's obituary is: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/patrick-michael-duffin/

Passing of Robert Norman "Norm" Prince III

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 02:42:17 GMT

Norm passed away on January 2, 2025 at the age of 87. He retired from NASA after a 34-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Norm's obituary is: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/norman-prince-obituary?id=57303346-perez

Passing of Robert Piland

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:08:44 GMT

Robert died on Dec 23, 2024 at the age of 97.

At the end of 1958, Congress officially formed NASA from NACA, and Bob returned to Langley Research Center in Virginia to join NASA's Space Task Group, the original 45-member team tasked with managing the United States' human spaceflight programs. In 1961, as NASA grew, Bob helped establish the Johnson Space Center in Houston, which became the family's new home.

Bob's Obituary - https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/houstonchronicle/name/robert-piland-obituary?id=57129796

Passing of Evon A. Collins

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:14:52 GMT

Evon passed away on December 2, 2024 at the age of 99. She retired from NASA after a 16-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Evon's obituary is: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/38923/

Passing of Robert R. "Bob" Kain

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:16:53 GMT

Bob passed away on November 26, 2024 at the age of 87. He retired from NASA after a 35-year career at MSC/JSC. He spent the majority of career in Flight Crew Training.

The link to Bob's obituary is: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/robert-bob-kain/

Passing of Edgar (Ed) Paul Odenwalder

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 16:42:21 GMT

Ed Odenwalder died on November 2, 2024 at the age of 93.

Ed's obituary: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/edgar-paul-odenwalder-jr/

Passing of Earlene M. Miner

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:28:22 GMT

Earlene passed away on October 28, 2024 at the age of 82. She retired from NASA after a 23-year career at JSC.

The link to Earlene's obituary is: https://www.emken-linton.com/obituaries/earlene-miner

Passing of Stanley L. Faber

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:56:40 GMT

Stanley L. Faber passed away October 8, 2024 at the age of 97. Stanley was first listed in the Space Task Group 1959 phone book. From 1963 to 1974, he was the Chief, Flight Simulation Branch-Flight Crew Operations Division (later, the Flight Crew Support Division/CF5; then Crew Training and Simulation Division/CE2; and finally, Flight Simulation Division/FE2). From 1974 to 1980, he was the Special Assistant, Flight Simulation Division/FE. He is listed from 1980 to 1993 under Aerospace Corporation.

Stan's obituary: https://www.jlevyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Stanley-Faber

Passing of Charles Alford Jr.

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 02:46:21 GMT

Charles passed away on October 6, 2024 at the age of 83. He retired from NASA after a 40-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Charles' obituary is:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bay_area/name/charles-alford-obituary?id=56599934-perez

Passing of Donald A. Barron

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 17:47:42 GMT

Donald A. Barron passed away on September 28, 2024 in Bryan, Texas at the age of 82.

Don's obituary is at the HIiller Funeral Home website: https://www.hillierfuneralhome.com/obituaries/donald-barron

Passing of Dianne Milner

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:05:45 GMT

Dianne Milner passed on Sept 26, 2024 at the age of 80. Some years during her career she went by Dianne Brizzolara.

Obituary for Dianne: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/baytown-tx/dianne-milner-12008595

Passing of Ronald Dwayne Mercer

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:29:24 GMT

Ron passed away on September 20, 2024 at the age of 87. He retired from NASA after a 30-year career at MSC/JSC.

Obituary for Ron: https://jeterfuneralhome.com/ronald-dwayne-mercer/

Passing of Nancy Y. Bond

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:27:02 GMT

Nancy passed away on September 20, 2024. She retired from NASA after a 19-year career at MSC/JSC.

She worked for the VA prior to joining MSC/JSC.

Not aware of an Obituary

Passing of Gordon L. House

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 02:03:44 GMT

Gordon passed away on Aug 20, 2024 at the age of 91.

Gordon is first listed in the 1966 MSC phone book in the Flight Safety-Quality Assurance/AR55. Throughout the remainder of his career, he was in the Reliability and Quality Assurance Division/ND and retired in 1988 from Safety Division/NS.

Obituary for Gordon: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/gordon-lee-house/

Passing of Ladgie C. "Max" Krchnak

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:03:37 GMT

Max passed away on August 15, 2024 at the age of 85. He retired from NASA after a 40-year career at MSC/JSC.

A private family service was held.

The link to Max's obituary is: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/ladgie-max-krchnak/

Passing of Maj. Gen. Joe Henry Engle

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 02:46:05 GMT

Astronaut Joe Engle passed away on July 10, 2024 at the age of 91.

He was the commander of two Space Shuttle missions including STS-2 in 1981, the program's second orbital flight. He also flew two flights in the Shuttle program's 1977 Approach and Landing Tests. Engle was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15, an experimental spaceplane jointly operated by the Air Force and NASA.

Joe Engle's biography - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Engle

Obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/joe-engle-11892588

Passing of Cheryl (Hatcher) Bouillon

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:26:41 GMT

Cheryl passed away on July 1, 2024 at the age 79. She retired from NASA in 2011 after a 30-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Cheryl's obituary is: Harriette Cheryl Hatcher Bouillion – Jeter Memorial Services

The link to an article about Cheryl’s involvement in the Friendswood Schools Museum:

https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-travel-museums-7e2e3412db9c4207ab1585c5a9849c94

Passing of William "Bill" E. Simon, Ph.D.

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 02:23:36 GMT

Bill passed away on June 22, 2024 at the age of 83. He retired from NASA after a 27-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Bill's obituary is: Dr. William Emile Simon Obituary - 2024 - Martin & Castille Funeral Home

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Mourns Dr. Simon's Passing: https://engineering.louisiana.edu/news-events/news/20240622/college-engineering-mourning-loss-one-its-own-dr-william-e-simon-professor

Passing C. Dale Haines

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:30:33 GMT

Dale passed away in June 2024. He retired from NASA after a 29-year career at MSC/JSC.

Passing of Edward Glenn Burroughs

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:24:21 GMT

Glenn passed away on June 14, 2024 at the age of 81. He worked at NASA from 1962 to 1972.

The link to Glenn's obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/houston-tx/edward-burroughs-11859345

Passing of Dr. James Kelton "Kel" Ferguson

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:59:10 GMT

Kel passed away on June 13, 2024 at the age of 88. He retired from NASA after a 20-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Kel's obituary is:

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=kelton+ferguson+obituary+spring+tx&t=newext&atb=v343-1&ia=web

Passing of William A. Andres

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:23:56 GMT

Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Andres died on Friday June 7, 2024 at the age of 90.

Biography of Bill Andres. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Anders

Passing of John Bruce Williamson

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:33:03 GMT

John Bruce Williamson, 83, of Pearland, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2024, in Pearland, Texas

Obituary for John - https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/36902/

Passing of John H. Boynton

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 01:39:08 GMT

John died on June 3, 2024 at the age of 87.

John, a MIT graduate, began working at the Manned Spacecraft Center in the Flight Operations Directorate almost from its inception in the early 1960’s until 1972 when he left following the post-Apollo RIF.

The link to John's oral history is: https://historycollection.jsc.nasa.gov/JSCHistoryPortal/history/oral_histories/BoyntonJH/BoyntonJH_3-19-09.htm

Passing of Norman Henry Chaffee

Sat, 25 May 2024 00:29:31 GMT

Norman Henry Chaffee III passed away peacefully at his home on May 24th, 2024 at the age of 86. After his retirement, Norm became the cornerstone of the NASA Alumni League - JSC Chapter and served as Director, Secretary, Vice-President, President and Senior Advisor.

Memorial Tribute to Norm:

Saturday, August 17, 2024 (Norm's 87th birthday)
12-2 pm
JSC/Giruth Discovery Ballroom
RSVP for attendance required by Aug 1. NAL-JSC members need to log into the NAL-JSC website. RSVP instructions can be found by clicking on the Norm Chaffee Memorial Tribute event.

Norm's obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/pasadena-tx/norman-chaffee-11836331

Link to his oral history:

https://historycollection.jsc.nasa.gov/JSCHistoryPortal/history/oral_histories/ChaffeeNH/chaffeenh.htm

A written summary of his career that is published on U.S. Space Worker Hall of Fame: https://hall.spacewalkoffame.org/workers/norman-h-chaffee

Passing of Bernie Marcantel

Sat, 11 May 2024 13:28:43 GMT

Bernie passed away on May 11, 2024. He retired from NASA after a 38-year career at MSC/JSC.

Passing of Minnie L. "Cookie" Leisenring

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:16:33 GMT

Cookie passed away on April 29, 2024 at the age of 95. She retired from NASA in 1987.

The link to Cookie's obituary is: www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/minnie-cookie-leisenring-2/

Passing of George W. S. Abbey

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:06:35 GMT

George Abbey passed away on March 24, 2024 at the age of 91.

Obituary: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/george-william-samuel-abbey-sr/

Passing of Horace E. "Ed" Whitacre

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:02:30 GMT

Ed passed away on March 19, 2024 at the age of 90 in Currie, North Carolina. He retired from NASA after a 25-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Ed's obituary is: www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/nc/currie/horace-whitacre-17813627

Passing of Thomas P. Stafford

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:37:05 GMT

Astronaut Tom Stafford passed away on March 18, 2024 at the age of 94.

Tom Stafford commanded Apollo 10, the dress rehearsal for the Apollo 11 Moon landing, as well as the Apollo-Soyuz docking with the Russians in 1975. He was selected in the second class of NASA Astronauts and was the Gemini 6A pilot and Gemini 9A commander.

Here is is Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_P._Stafford

Passing of Don Keith McCutchen

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:58:59 GMT

Don passed away on March 14, 2024 at the age of 82. He was Subsystem Manager during Apollo, Skylab, Space Shuttle and Space Station programs as well as Project Engineer, Project Manager and Program Manager in a number of NASA programs.

The obituary for Don: http://www.allisonfuneralservice.com/tributes/Don-McCutchen (https://www.allisonfuneralservice.com/tributes/Don-McCutchen#tributewall)

Passing of James A. Lawrence

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:00:38 GMT

Jim passed away on March 3, 2024 at the age of 91. He retired from NASA after a 30-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Jim's obituary is: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/houstonchronicle/name/james-lawrence-obituary?id=54543704

Passing of Kenneth W. Russell

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:43:43 GMT

Ken passed away on March 1, 2024. He retired in 1996 as Chief, Integrated Planning System Office/DC.

There was no public obituary for Ken.

Passing of Richard "Dick" H. Truly

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:02:17 GMT

Astronaut Dick Truly passed away on Feb 27, 2024 at the age of 86.

He had a celebrated career as a Naval Aviator, Astronaut, NASA Administrator, and Vice Admiral.

His obituary can be found here: http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-022924a-astronaut-richard-truly-nasa-adminstrator-obituary.html

Passing of Joseph Emme Yeo

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 21:03:05 GMT

Jody passed away on February 24, 2024 at the age of 82. He retired from NASA after a 42+-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Jody's obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/joseph-yeo-11683012

Passing of William A. (Bill) Hill

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 03:36:31 GMT

Bill passed away on Feb 15, 2024 at the age of 86. He retired from NASA after a 20-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Bill's obituary is: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/william-bill-hill/

Passing of Beverly A. Williams

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:49:19 GMT

Beverly passed away on Feb 14, 2024 at the age of 77.

Beverly is first listed in the 1966 phone book in Procurement in Apollo/BG5 and was last listed in the Institutional Resources Management Office/LI in 2005. Her obituary includes a more complete list of positions/organizations where she worked in her 38-year career at JSC.

Beverly's obituary is at this URL: https://www.peeveyfunerals.com/obituary/beverly-williams

Passing of Jerry Wayne Mill

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 19:19:10 GMT

Jerry died peacefully on Feb 10, 2024 at the age of 78.

He was a Flight Controller at JSC for the Apollo program and later a Space Shuttle training instructor. He frequently came back to JSC for the Apollo reunions.

His obituary can be found at:

https://obituaries.nationalcremation.com/obituaries/denver-co/jerry-mill-10144403

Passing of Gene Ferrell Holloway

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:38:32 GMT

Gene passed away on January 18, 2024 at the age of 89. He worked at JSC for 40+ years from the Gemini mission through the Space Shuttle program.

The link to Gene's obituary is: https://www.forevermissed.com/gene-holloway/about

Passing of Joseph "Chuck" Gillespie

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 01:11:39 GMT

Chuck passed away on January 15 at the age of 89. He retired from NASA after 19-year career at MSC/JSC following a 22 year career in the Air Force.

Chucks' obituary is at this URL: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/webster-tx/charles-gillespie-11626666

Passing of Robert "Bob" Jones

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:38:01 GMT

Bob passed away on December 27, 2023 at the age of 86. He retired from NASA-JSC in 1991 after working at Johnson Space Center for 26 years.

There was no public obituary for Bob.

Passing of Herbert "Herb" Elsworth Noakes, Jr.

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 21:04:21 GMT

Herb passed away on December 24, 2023 at the age of 78. He retired after 31 years with NASA in 2000, then worked 6 years for the Boeing Company.

Obituary for Herb

Passing of William Eugene Rice

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:35:49 GMT

William Eugene Rice passed away December 15, 2023 at he age of 92. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on June 6, 2025.

Williams obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/washingtonpost/name/william-rice-obituary?id=58634119

Passing of Carlos Gonzalez-Parra

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:56:10 GMT

Carlos passed away on December 12, 2023 at the age of 81. He retired from NASA-JSC in 2008 after working both at Goddard Space Flight Center and the Johnson Space Center.

The link to Carlos' obituary is: https://www.ambrosefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/carlos-parra

Passing of Roger Dale Hicks

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:40:05 GMT

Roger passed away on Dec 4th, 2023 at the age of 88. He retired from NASA after a 28-year career at MSC/JSC-Palmdale.

The link to Roger's obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lancaster-ca/roger-hicks-11572725

Passing of Burt Fonda Jackson

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:19:20 GMT

Burt Jackson passed away on Dec 4, 2023 at the age of 71. He was proud of his time working in Mission Control.

Obituary for Burt.

Passing of Gene Hafele

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 22:20:04 GMT

Gene Hafele passed away on December 2, 2023.

From 1985 - 1993, Gene supported Shuttle missions as a National Weather Service meteorologist assigned to the Spaceflight Meteorology Group in the Mission Control Center.

No public obituary for Gene.

Passing of Hardie Ray Barr Sr.

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:25:34 GMT

Hardie passed away at the age 87, on November 30, 2023

He started in 1964 in the Landing and Recovery Division and retired in 2002 in the Patent Counsel - Technology Transfer Office.

Obituary for Hardie Barr Sr.

Passing of Mary Cleave

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 02:40:45 GMT

Retired NASA astronaut Mary Cleave, a veteran of two NASA spaceflights, died Nov. 27. She was 76.

NASA obituary from Mary.

Passing of Paul D. Dell'Osso

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:46:03 GMT

Paul passed away on November 16, 2023 at the age of 80. He retired from NASA after a 29-year career at MSC/JSC.

Obituary for Paul

Passing of Frank Borman

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:53:48 GMT

Astronaut Frank Borman died on November 7, 2023 at the age of 95.

He was commander of Gemini 7 and Apollo 8.

Biography of Frank: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Borman

Passing of Thomas K. Mattingly II

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:27:46 GMT

Astronaut Thomas Mattingly passed away on Oct 31, 2023 at the age of 87.

A veteran of three space flights, Mattingly has logged 504 hours in space, including 1 hour and 13 minutes of EVA (extravehicular activity) during his Apollo 16 flight. He was the command module pilot on Apollo 16 (April 16-27, 1972), was the spacecraft commander on STS-4 (June 26 to July 4, 1982) and STS 51-C (January 24-27, 1985).

Biographical Data on Thomas https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/mattingly_thomas.pdf

Passing of Robert (Bob) Howard Nute

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 18:38:53 GMT

Bob passed away on October 22, 2023 at the age of 79.

Bob spent his career at NASA’s Mission Control Center, working on the Apollo, Skylab, Apollo Soyuz, Space Shuttle, and International Space Station programs.

Obituary for Bob Nute

Passing of Michael J. Manering

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:48:57 GMT

Michael (Mike) J. Manering of LaPorte, TX passed on October 20, 2023 at the age of 65. He was employed at JSC from May 1988 through December 2012, serving in both the Mission Operations and Engineering Directorates.

There was no public obituary notice or service.

Passing of James (Jim) Bates

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:42:12 GMT

Jim Richard Bates died on October 13, 2023 at the age of 83.

Jim’s NASA career began in June of 1962 at NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston and culminated in his retirement from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in June 2004.

Jim was involved in some capacity in every space mission beginning with Wally Schirra’s Mercury mission. He worked flight control positions during the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs. He headed a team that monitored the Lunar experiments until that program was closed. During Gemini, Jim developed an interest in in-flight experiments and helped set up and worked the experiments console in the control center. This interest became a career long advocacy. He was instrumental in getting the IMAX cameras flown on the Space Shuttle and in the launch and repair of the Hubble telescope. He led ad hoc teams for such projects as research and improving weather forecasting for missions after the Challenger accident. Jim acted as a Flight Integration Manager for many Shuttle flights and advocated for numerous experiments that flew on those missions. He did research and advocacy for experiments on the ISS and ended his career as the NASA Project Manager for the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) that now is functioning on the ISS.

Passing of Wade M. Vance

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:16:45 GMT

Wade Vance passed away on October 10, 2023 at the age of 101.

Wade came to work for the Space Center in 1963 in the Energy Systems Branch of the Systems Evaluation and Development Division. Until his retirement in 1989 after 26 years of service he worked in the Thermochemical Test Branch of the Propulsion and Power Division/EP6.

Obituary for Wade Vance.

Passing of Charles F. Hayes

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:46:57 GMT

Charles, age 89, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas.

Obituary for Charles Hayes.

Passing of Lewis C. Wade

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 20:24:14 GMT

Lewis Wade passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 91.

Lewis started in 1969 in the Lunar and Earth Sciences-Mapping Sciences/TH3. He retired in 1996 while working in the Space and Life Sciences Directorate/SM2.

Obituary for Lewis Wade.

Passing of Jack Duane Humphreys

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:43:35 GMT

Jack Humphreys passed away on October 4, 2023 at the age of 91.

Jack retired March 31, 1998 after a 36 year career at JSC. He received awards for engineering work on Apollo, Skylab, Safer-Rescue, Space Shuttle and Robotics.

No public obituary for Jack.

Passing of Robert Campos Trevino

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:25:28 GMT

Robert Trevino age 75, passed away on Saturday, Sept 30, 2023, in Houston Texas. He worked for 50 years at JSC as an Aeronautical Engineer.

Obituary for Robert.

Passing of Marion C. Coody

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:48:02 GMT

Marion passed on Sept 11, 2023 at the age of 87. He worked at JSC as a Project Engineer working on the Mercury, Apollo, Shuttle, and Space Station missions until he retired after a 36 years in 2002.

Obituary for Marion

Passing of Robert "Bob" C. Ried, Jr.

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:23:52 GMT

Bob passed away on Sept 11, 2023 at the age of 83.

Obituary for Bob.

Passing of Richard Wayne Armstrong

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:25:19 GMT

Richard passed away on September 8, 2023 at the age of 80. He retired from NASA after a 33-year career in the Engineering Directorate at MSC/JSC.

Richard's obituary.

Passing of John Bert Williams

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 18:14:48 GMT

John passed away on September 2, 2023 at the age of 85. He spent 30 years of his NASA career in the MCC.

Obituary for John B. Williams.

Passing of Doug Conover

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 01:03:52 GMT

Doug passed away on Saturday August 26, 2023. He was a 33 year NASA/JSC employee working as a Civil Engineer in the Center Operations Directorate.

No public obituary for Doug.

Passing of Richard "Dick" Earl Mayo

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:08:10 GMT

Dick passed away on August 21, 2023 at the age of 88. He retired from NASA after a 31-year career that began at Langley in 1959 and at MSC/JSC beginning in 1962.

The link to Dick's obituary is: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/richard-mayo-obituary?id=52966678

Passing of Karol 'Bo' Bobko

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:31:09 GMT

Karol 'Bo' Bobko died on August 17, 2023 at the age of 85.

He was the only NASA astronaut to fly on the first launch of two space shuttle orbiters.

His history is here: http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-081823a-nasa-astronaut-karol-bo-bobko-obituary.html?mc_cid=3850e67779&mc_eid=aebb31eb01

Passing of Bruce G. Jackson

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 02:01:21 GMT

Bruce passed away on August 10, 2023 at the age of 91. He retired from NASA after a 26-year career with STG at MSC/JSC.

Bruce's obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/austin-tx/bruce-jackson-11404017

Passing of Sharon Barnes Castle

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:46:45 GMT

Sharon passed on August 10, 2023.

Sharon’s career began with work on thermal and vacuum testing and micro-electronic design before progressing to “Mission Control” which she spent eleven years. She then moved into Program Management and the integration of Payload into both the Space Shuttle and Space Station programs.

Passing of Leopold F. Perez

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:28:36 GMT

Leo passed away on August 9, 2023 at the age of 82. He retired from NASA after a 30-year career at JSC.

The link to Leo's obituary is: https://www.kleinfh.com/obituary/leopoldo-perez

Passing of Donna Fendell

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 14:44:12 GMT

Donna passed away on July 23, 2023. She retired from NASA after a long career at MSC/JSC.

Passing of Richard Wayne Dyer

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:19:29 GMT

Richard died on July 14, 2023 at the age of 93. He worked in the Engineering Directorate, the Center Operations Directorate and supported the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate. He was involved with the Gemini Program, Apollo Program, International Space Station Program, and the WB-57 High Altitude Research Program.

Passing of Peter John Armitage

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:06:05 GMT

He passed away on July 10, 2023 at the age of 94. He was the Texas Deputy Chief, Landing and Recovery Division (1966-1969), Manager of the Lunar Receiving Laboratory, Science and Applications Directorate (1970-1972), Assistant Director, Science and Applications Directorate (1972-1976), Assistant Director, Space and Life Sciences Directorate (1976-1986)

https://everloved.com/life-of/peter-armitage/obituary/?flow=201

Passing of Claude M. Wooten Jr.

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 23:10:01 GMT

He died on July 9, 2023 at the age of 86. He worked in the Instrumentation and Electronics Division (Space Electronic Systems Division/Telemetry Communications Systems Division) and the Propulsion and Power Division in Engineering and Development Directorate from 1962 until 2002.

Passing of Primitivo "Tivo" Perez

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:55:24 GMT

TiVo passed away on July 5, 2023 at the age of 81. Tivo worked as an engineer for NASA and was in charge of the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) simulation section from the beginning of the program until it ended.

Obituary

Passing of Baley Davis, Jr.

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 16:20:49 GMT

Baley passed away on July 2, 2023 at the age of 84. He retired from NASA after a 30-year career at MSC/JSC.

The link to Baley's obituary is: https://www.owwileymortuary.com/obituary/baley-davis

Passing of Rob Banfield

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:40:21 GMT

Rob passed away on June 29, 2023 at the age of 59. Rob worked as an engineer for NASA in a variety of capacities for 36 years, most recently as ISS Safety Chair for the ISS Safety Review Panel.

Obituary

Passing of William A. Starnsky

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 23:43:00 GMT

Bill passed away on June 10 at the age of 91. He joined JSC in 1962. He served as Director of Finance from 1979 - 1981 and then as Deputy Director of Center Operations from 1981 until his retirement in 1985.

Passing of Nancy H. Gabriel

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 02:03:57 GMT

Nancy passed away on June 4, 2023 at the age of 85. She retired from NASA after a 25-year career at MSC/JSC.

Nancy's obituary is: https://www.moneyandking.com/obits/nancy-hipp-gabriel/

Passing of Jesse Joe Contreras

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 15:03:42 GMT

Jessse passed away on Dec 30, 2022 at the age of 78. Jesse's career at NASA-JSC spanned 36 years. He retired in Dec 2010 as Division Chief Manager of the Cost Estimating Office.

Jesse's obituary can be found here: https://www.crowderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/jesse-joe-contreras/

Passing of Marvin LeBlanc

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:26:59 GMT

Marvin age 62, died on Nov 21, 2022. He was a Mechanical Engineer who worked at NASA and proudly served his country in the United States Navy Reserve.

Obituary