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Arthur Sutton Obituary
Former Alamogordo resident, Arthur Mitchell Sutton, Jr., 53, died near his home in Acayucan, Mexico, on May 3, 2016.
Mitch grew up in Alamogordo and graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1981. He then moved to Albuquerque, where he met and married the love of his life, Gretchen Anderson. They were married on June 26, 1998. Mitch graduated from Western New Mexico State University Police Academy at the top of his class. His career eventually led him to work as a Police Officer Trainer for the U.S. Department of State in Mexico.
Mitch was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a giving person, willing to do anything for a friend. He had a magnetic personality, and was an excellent storyteller. Mitch had a passion for reading, loved his motorcycle, and was known for his intelligence. He held several degrees in various martial arts.
He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Sutton; mother, Luisa Sutton; sister, Yvette Hubbard; and nephew, Nicholas Hubbard.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Mitchell Sutton, Sr.
A Memorial Service for Mitch will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at 2 p.m., at the Rick WilliamSon Residence, 32 Ivy Lane, La Luz, NM. Please join the family in celebrating his life and mourning his death.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mitch's honor to the NRA.
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Maria Villanueva
May 16, 2016
My prayers are with you and your family. May god provide you and your family the strength to find peace.
May 11, 2016
Mitch was a great friend and will be sorely missed. I have so many great memories of Mitch going back over 30+ years of friendship. He had a great sense of humor and his laugh was infectious. Mitch was generous and always willing to help a friend. Mitch sure made a great impression on so many people in his life. Rest in Peace my friend. You will always be remembered.
- David Trigo
Jo Ann Balboa-Dryer
May 10, 2016
Louisa, I pray for you and your family. God Bless you and Yvette. God Only Takes The Best.
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