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Mark Laird Obituary
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Mark Alan Laird was born June 17, 1960 in Roswell, NM to Bob and Janice (Brasher) Laird, moving to Carlsbad when he was two weeks old. Mark attended Carlsbad schools, graduating in 1978 from Carlsbad High School, where he played football and started at 3rd base for the Carlsbad Cavemen. Mark at age 10 made an unassisted triple play in Shorthorn baseball and made All Stars several times. He went to college at Eastern Arizona on a baseball scholarship. Mark went to work for AMAX Potash mines and played on their men's softball team. Mark was privileged to coach has two beautiful children, Amanda and Jacob and their football, baseball and softball teams including being assistant coach for the Carlsbad High School Cavegirls softball team. He coached the well-known "Hot Spots" girls for many years as well. Mark was an avid hunter and fisherman and had been a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church since he was 6 years old. He married Renee (Dennis) McGuire in 2007. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fate Brasher, Jessie Maxwell, Oleta Shafer and Hulyn Shafer.
Survivors are his wife, Renee Laird of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Amanda Laird of Hobbs, NM;
son, Jacob Laird of Big Spring, TX; three step-children: Trent McGuire of Las Vegas, NV, Morgan McGuire and grandson on the way of Albuquerque, NM; Ryan McGuire of Carlsbad, NM; parents: Bob and Janice Laird of Carlsbad, NM; sister, Toni Foreman of Carlsbad, NM; nephew, Seth Tanner of Carlsbad, NM; niece, Whitney Warminski of Amarillo, TX and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Chris Koop, Kevin Rucker, Jacob Laird, Joker Nicholas, Rob Christianson and Bill Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are Oscar Maldonado and Ryan McGuire.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carlsbad Foundation, fund of your choice, 114 N. Canyon Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220 or New Mexico Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 629, Portales, NM 88130.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Laird
Shaun and Tammy Standard
June 26, 2014
We love all of you and sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all
Jane Frost
June 26, 2014
I am so very sorry to hear this. I didn't get the paper and wasn't aware. May God comfort you during this sad time and know that Mark will never be forgotten. Much love and hugs. Jane Frost
Steve Carrigan
June 26, 2014
Saddened to hear of your loss. Mark was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
bobbie Dunham
June 25, 2014
So sorry to hear about your dad passing. Amanda you will be in Maddy and=I's prayers.. we are here if you need a Shoulder,
June 25, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Mark. We send you our condolences and prayers...Watched he and Scott play many games together. Ron and P enny Woodard
June 25, 2014
Bob&Janice, So very sorry to hear about your devestating loss. May the Lord Jesus be with you during these trying times. We will continue to keep you in
thoughts & prayers
with love
Gary&Sandra
Jim & Cath Reed
June 25, 2014
So sorry to hear about your loss, Bob & Janice. Just know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kelsey Winfield
June 25, 2014
I spent some of the most amazing years of my life playing softball and had the privilege of being coached by Mark! I will never forget all the amazing times we had traveling to tournaments! We all had such a tight bond as a team! I will miss you dearly Mark! With all my love, Kelsey #16
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