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Memories and Condolences
for John Alire
Lori Garcia
May 23, 2024
Remembering you and your nice words of advice on your anniversary
Sammy Martinez
May 21, 2023
Coach Alire is what everyone referred to as. He was tough love person, and he made the best of ourselves. We will never forget YOU!
Steve Alire
May 28, 2022
Been 6 Years Since Your Passing & There Isn´t a Day That Goes By That I Don´t Think of U!
Good Times
Tino Lucero, JD
June 20, 2016
A good man, I have fond memories of John from high school, you will be missed, Coach.
Thomas Montoya
June 15, 2016
Success is to be measured not so much by the
position that one has reached in life as by the
obstacles which he has overcome!
You brought so many success in your Lifetime... ~RIP~
All your former students(♡♡)
June 12, 2016
You never demanded respect-your presence did. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
June 8, 2016
My sympathies to your family on the loss of your patriarch and my beloved Coach. Sometimes God puts someone in your life to change your direction, and to guide you down the right path. Coach was that person to me. I will forever hear "FLEA!" and his whistle when I start to veer from the path.
May God Bless you all! I know his X-Country and Track girls loved him so much. He will be deeply missed....
~Mary Lee White (Morrison) AKA Flea
Charles Padilla
June 7, 2016
Dear Alire Family,
Coach Alire was my teacher and coach at Mid High School, and I've not forgotten him over the past 50 years. He has remained a permanent guide post in my life, especially in issues related to ethics. He stood for clear thinking, clear communication, and positive result, without exception. Teachers like Mr. Alire, represent the true meaning of education, giving positive examples of action, and good behavior.
His emulation has lasted me all of my work life, and this is a belated thank you to him, too late, but an acknowledgement, none the less.
Charles Padilla
Joe Gallegos
June 7, 2016
Will never forget Mr. Alire Had him at Mid-High Downtown. He taught me a lot and gave me good advice. I stayed out of trouble because of him. Thank You!!
JoAnn Roybal
June 6, 2016
My Sympathies to the family. I worked with Mr. Alire for many years, he will be missed.
Carlos Vasquez '83
June 5, 2016
Lo Siento familia Alire. Coming from California I thought I had seen the best runners before I ever moved to Santa Fe Then I saw what the best in the country really was. Heart and soul and high altitude with a man that we all will look up to forever..
Josie Wurst
June 5, 2016
Coach
Break of dawn, cold bus, blankets and pillows.
Where to? Penasco, Alamosa, Gallup...
No matter, we're ready. Quiet, pensive, there.
Check the course, then the talk.
Coach never took for granted past winning.
Lord's Prayer, touching hands.
We're more than a team, we're family.
How does it happen to be so close, win so often?
Grace, Faith, and Coach.
No matter what life brought since, or is yet to be,
Forever, we are blessed.
Thank you Coach.
Dear Alire family, My deepest sympathies. Coach meant so much to me, Margie, and my family. May he rest in peace. Much love, Josie Wurst and the Wurst family
Peter Graham
June 3, 2016
To the Alire family, so very sorry to hear of Coach's passing.
Thank you for sharing your father with so many of us. He had a tremendous positive impact on so many lives. He taught us that hard work and commitment helps one to achieve their goals. He taught us that love isn't always hugs and kisses. He taught us how to be proud of who we were and where we were from. I am so privileged to have had Coach Alire as a coach and mentor in my life. He led me down a road to success in running that spilled over to real life. I credit him with helping me find my passion in life and pointing me in the right direction to continue my running as well as get an education. He taught me what the word team really means. I loved your dad for what he did for me. He is truly a New Mexico legend and always will be. My prayers and thoughts are with you all
Peter Graham
My Dad, Arthur Aragon, was friends with Mr. Alire and served in the Korean War together. John is on the right hand side. They died 6 days apart! RIP
Carla Aragon
June 2, 2016
BILL MONTOYA
June 2, 2016
A GOOD MAN THANKS FOR COACHING AND CARING.
Dolores Vigil
June 2, 2016
My condolences to the entire Alire family. Your dad was very good to me and he will be missed. Rest in Peace Coach!
xoxo
Angie Vigil
June 1, 2016
Alire family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for your peace knowing your wonderful father is resting in God's arms. RIP Mr. Alire.
June 1, 2016
I'm deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. May loving words comfort your family at this time of sorrow. (Isaiah 57:15)
Walter K Lopez
June 1, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Alire family. Coach Alire was a prime example of our Greatest Generation. His character and integriy were beyond reproach. The values he imparted on our youth were priceless. And above all, he was a good friend to all. RIP coach.
Gino Fulgenzi
May 31, 2016
During the years where a teenager is developing into a young adult there are certain people that enter our lives such as Coach Alire. In addition to helping me develop into t blessed athlete, Coach taught me life lessons that I carry with me even today. Besides my own Parents, Coash was like my Father for along time! Dave, Kathy & Steve, we have all been blessed to have such a great person in our lives. Please take comfort that your Dad is doing incredibly well now in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Yes, I have that hurt inside my chest but we now need to gravitate toward each other in support and in celebration that your Dad is now doing so much better than the rest of us. COACH, YOU MY NOT BE AMUNG US ANY LONGER BUT YOU LIVE ON IN THE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE YOU HAVE IMPACTED- LIKE ME! Gino Fulgenzi
Ramon Larranaga
May 30, 2016
Coach Alire thank you so much for being my coach. You taught me so much in such little time that you coached me. I am a better man today for it. Thank you for convincing me to run cross country. It made me a better track runner. I will never forget you coach. You will be missed. Ramon Larranaga and family
Sammy Martinez
May 30, 2016
Coach Alire made us all better in every way! He not only taught us how to run but also taught us to think about our future and better ourselves. He was a great teacher for life! He will truly be missed but not forgotten. I will see him again in Heaven! God Bless ALL his family Sincerely Sammy Martinez and Family
Richard Mariani
May 30, 2016
Coach, I was really saddened to hear about your passing. You taught me more than just sports. You helped guide me through life. Thank you for being tough on me when I was slacking off, for motivating me to always do my best, and for teaching me life lessons on and off the track. You touched a lot of people and I am glad I was one of them. Thank you.
Samaranthe Haring Luna
May 30, 2016
Coach,
You taught me so much about myself; lessons I carry with me to this day and will pass to my own kids. I am stronger, braver and smarter thanks to your guidance. Though nearly 30 years have passed since we met, I still respond to a whistle I hear in the distance and look over my shoulder expecting to see you there. Thanks for everything, Coach, and see you on the other side. ❤
Cindy Mariani
May 29, 2016
My condolences to Dave and Steve Alire and the whole family I was so sorry to hear about your father he was a wonderful man he was my brother's coach and I know my brother loved him very much also he will be missed by everyone he has ever known RIP.
Exilda Martinez
May 29, 2016
Dear Alire Family,
My deceased husband, Ramon, always spoke so admirably about John Alire. They coached together many years ago. Ramon recalled every game, every practice, every player when he and John had great football teams at SF High. Those were the days when coaches were honorable and inspiring men!! May John's soul rest in peace! Blessings to John's family, Sincerely, Exilda Martinez
Tamara Baca
May 29, 2016
Coach was always an inspiration. I loved taking PE every year and he is one of the reasons I still run. You will be missed...
Cristina Larranaga Dominguez
May 29, 2016
He was the best coach! He will be greatly missed. I am horned that he coached me for all my high school years. He took time my senior year to coach me after school, when I was not allowed to run my senior year, as I already lettered 4 years. You were an amazing man. Thank you for great memories.
April Marquez
May 29, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family. Coach was inspirational and pushed all his runners including myself, to win in life and on the trail. He taught us to depend on our team and to trust them.
He will be missed! We love you coach!
Theresa Sena
May 28, 2016
Coach Alire was always a straight forward man. I respected him deeply. He was such a positive role model for all of us at SFHS. Rest in peace
Carol Falance Williams
May 28, 2016
My condolences to the Alire Family. Thank you for sharing your father and allowing him to be a father to all of us at SFHS. He challenged me to be great and inspired me to be a coach.
Theresa Martinez-Hoffacker
May 28, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the Alire family. Mr. Alire was a good teacher and a good father I am sure.
Orlando Vieira
May 28, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the Alire family. I knew John only as "Coach". As "Coach" he was the best at Santa Fe High. He always had words of encouragement and guidance for me both on the side lines and in life. Great memories of Coach. I will always remember him. Thank you Coach Alire.
John Warfield
May 28, 2016
I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to the Alire family. Coach Alire was a professional in many aspects - he will truly be missed. God's speed Coach!
Mike Jacques
May 28, 2016
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please know that he was such a positive influence on me as a person, teacher, and coach. Now when I talk to my grandson of the positive impact and impression that a coach and a athlete has on a community, his is the first name I mention. Thank you for sharing him with all the former students at SFHS. Mike Jacques
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