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for Richard Azar
Valdeen Wooton
June 4, 2009
Suzi, I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was a 'big' presence in any space and his enthusiasm for life and everything in it was infectious. I'll remember him for his generous and gracious spirit, and am better for knowing him. I send my love.
Jon Hershman
May 31, 2009
My sincere Condolences
I am currently out of town and learned of Dick's passing via Email.
I had the honor of working with Dick for a number of Amigo AirSho Events. You could not ask for anyone more dedicated to a cause than Dick. " Blue Skies Forever" Rest In Peace...
GORDON SATHER
May 28, 2009
I was out of town and just learned about Dick's passing. I will always remember Dick as never being to busy to stop what he was doing and lend a helping hand. He always greeted me with a smile and wished me good flying. Thanks Dick
May 27, 2009
I just learned of Mr. Azar’s passing and was saddened to hear it. Mrs. Azar our deepest sorrow on the loss of a wonderful man. I'm sorry I did not make the memorial but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this difficult time. I will always remember the first meeting of Mr. Azar while employed at TECMA Group and also volunteering for the Amigo Airsho. I have a great admiration for him. He had the most infectious smile and I loved hearing about his life. This news truly saddens me and I will always treasure the memories I have of Mr. Azar and his kindness. He will be missed a great deal.
Jules A. Hanlon & Family
Sam Hardage
May 27, 2009
Dick Azar was a wonderful, caring man who always had time to help a friend or acquaintance. We had a business relationship for over 25 years with complete harmony. Not many men can say that about themselves, but it is absolutely true about Dick. I will miss you Dick for your humor, wisdom and good nature. As one pilot to another, have a good flight, friend! Sam Hardage and the good people at Chase Suite Hotels.
Traicee Dueck
May 27, 2009
Rest in Peace, Dick. We love you very much. You were very special to El Paso. You will be missed dearly.
Gina Schumacher
May 27, 2009
Goodbye our dear friend. My condolences and prayers are with your friends and loved ones during this time of sadness. We are all better people for knowing you and having shared your life.
Cera & Tim Austin
May 27, 2009
Susie,
Tim and I will always remember Dick as most Wonderful-not only to both of us but to everyone he came across in his life. I would not be the person I am without his guidance in the Amigo Airshow as he encouraged me to become a Director. He was always there helping me grow and develop my skills.
Both of you will always be close to our hearts and we fondly remember the night of our wedding in 1990 when you and Dick graciously picked us up at the Santa Teresa Airport after the reception and flew us around the city in your airplane as a wedding gift. We still have the two little bears that were hanging from the door when we entered the plane! It was a very special memory that we will cherish.
Dick was larger than life and will continue on in all of the work he created and people he touched! We were very moved at the memorial it was a beautiful tribute! We loved him and we love you!
Steve Stafford
May 26, 2009
Please allow me to offer my condolences to the Azar family. I can give credit to Dick for fostering my interests in the Space Shuttle Program and alternative energy, specifically photovoltaics. Dick's enthusiasm and commitment to the El Paso Community in offering some of the first "Get Away Special" packages for the Shuttle's onboard research opportunities for students and teachers was very motivating to me. I think Dick would be happy to know that I continue to work on materials issues in space exploration vehicles even to this day. Thanks Dick for making my dream into a reality!
David Ortega
May 26, 2009
My condolences to all the Azar family. It was many, many years ago that I worked for him at Dickshire. I will always remember his generosity. A great man. My prayers are with all the family.
Benigno Tellez
May 26, 2009
We all knew and referred to him as 'Mr Azar'. My dad had so much respect and love for Mr Azar that he expected us kids to do the same. And it was very easy to do and came naturally; to feel a sincere respect and affection for such a kind, generous person who was always so full of life. I will always remember him with that warm smile,skip in his step and that cigar smell in his office. He was a tue man of God who preached the Gospel without words, but by his actions. May you rest in peace Mr Azar. With my sincerest love, affection and respect. Ben Tellez (son of Patricio 'Ticho' Tellez)
Nate and Sheila Stark
May 26, 2009
Our lives are so much richer for having had Dick in our lives. We will miss him and try to remember to capture his love for life and for the people he touched in this life as an example for how to open up our own lives by opening up to others.
Mark Pierce
May 26, 2009
I will always remember Dick for his smile and his genuine love for people and for aviation.
He will be missed.
Chandelle Pierce
May 26, 2009
Dick Azar was an exceptional man. He lived life to the fullest. He worked hard and played harder. All of my memories of Dick are happy ones. My deepest condolences to Suzie and family.
Al Arnold
May 26, 2009
Suzie,
Our thoughts an prayers are with you. I remember first meting Richard in London, England. I had just been stationed there and you invited me to attend the "Cats" play. I had to rent a beat up car, had no decent clothing, and was ashamed to met Richard in that fashion. Later that week we attended the Beverly wedding in Beverly, England. The next year I was blessed with having Christine and Michelle stay with us for 2 weeks and feared I was in deep trouble after Michelle chopped her hair off.
Upon our arrival in New Mexico, you tracked us down, loaded up a few baskets of goodies, flew into Clovis, and we had a wonderful Memorial Day lunch.
We shall always cherish these and so many more wonderful memories of Dick. His humor and generosity will live on!
Pablo "indio" Irigoyen
May 25, 2009
Mrs. Azar please recieve our deepest sorrow on the loss of a great man. We will always treasure the years we spent with him and we are thankfull.
Our condolences from the Irigoyen family.
Alan Branch
May 25, 2009
Suzie,
I just learned of Dick's passing and was saddened to hear it. Dick was always willing to help others, myself included. I remember the great admiration the Dickshire employees had for him. He will be sorely missed.
Sr. Rose Miles
May 25, 2009
Suzie,
Dick was a warm and generous friend who thought with his heart and gave so much to his community. He leaves an admirable legacy. I'm sorry I can't make the memorial but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this difficult time.
Carolyn Zumr
May 25, 2009
The Dick I knew was Uncle Dick, my God Father. I only knew him in the first half of his life... the half that went to mass every day and received communion. The family father of Cheryl, Richard, Robert and Greg and AuntNesa. I'm sure he was the same generous person as the one I knew back then. My condolences to his children.
Toni Tellez
May 25, 2009
Hi Susie,
Toni Tellez from Denver (Pat's Daugther). Just want to give you my sincere sympathy. I pray that the Love and peace of God be with you and your family always. Mr Azar was a great Man. I remember when my parents had a roll over and he flew to Midland Texas to bring my Mom back to El Paso, after she flew out of the car and suffered broken hip and ribs and head injury.
Thank you for all that you did for my Father,through out all the years.
From the Tellez Family, Pat III, Ben, Toni, Luz, Jose and Maria de Jesus.
Andrew Abbey
May 25, 2009
Mrs. Azar,
I am extremely saddened by this loss and will certainly miss this wonderful and insightful individual you were able to share your life with and who was kind enough to let my family and I have the pleasure to call him a friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim & Anastasyia Abbey
May 25, 2009
Dear Suzie,
We offer our sincere condolences to you and your family. The first time I had the pleasure of meeting Dick was when Dad and he took me to enroll at NMMI... I will never forget the time that Dick flew up to NMMI to pick my father and I up to go to the NMMI football game Andy was playing in Clovis and were taken to the game by the New Mexico State Police. Dick was an amazing man one who touched my life and help in me becoming the person I am today. I will sadly miss him...
George Abbey, Jr.
May 25, 2009
Suzie, always remember...
Psalm 91:9-16, For encouragement in this he looks unto Jesus. He shall live long enough; till he has done the work he was sent into this world for, and is ready for heaven.
Dick has done some fine work, and I know for sure he is in the “Book of Life” wherein God records the names and lives of the righteous! Please find peace in this.
Although this news truly saddens me, I feel so blessed to have seen you both in March 2009. Further, to call him a friend!
I will miss you - Richard (Dick) Azar. I know our family does too!
God bless you and your family!
Ruben Schaeffer
May 24, 2009
Suzie,
I offer my deep sympathy on your loss. Dick has been my friend for about sixty years. He made a difference in the lives of many, including me. May God watch over, and give you strength.
Sal Berroteran
May 24, 2009
Richard has always been a very good and close friend of mine for years and years. I have always valued his friendship and will miss him very much. Regretfully I will not be able to attend his services as I am currently out of town - he will be in my prayers.
Maria Estela Navarro
May 24, 2009
Susie and family, my sincerest condolences, he was a agreat man and inspiration to our community and an outstanding citizen. Thank you for helping my son, Abel Lopez and his family. We will miss you!
Puring Quiambao
May 24, 2009
My sincerest sympathy to the family. I will always remember Mr. Azar for his leadership and kindness. May he rest in peace.
Staff of the Doña Ana County Airport
May 24, 2009
Mr. Azar, thank you for your leadership, foresight and love of aviation.
Gilberto Serna
May 23, 2009
My condolences to you Susie and your entire family. As a former State Rep I always rememger Mr Azar as a caring, friendly and generous person to his family and his community. He will be missed. Susie he was always so close to you. May he rest in peace
Dave Schuhmann
May 23, 2009
Dick was a pilot's pilot. It was always a pleasure to greet him when he arrived at Adventure Aviation for lunch, or at the EAA 555 monthly breakfast. He will be missed by all the Las Cruces "airport bums".
Jaime Jaraba Sr.
May 23, 2009
Great man...super wife and kids!
May he rest in peace...
Fred Nabhan
May 23, 2009
We'll meet again somewhere in time and just beyond the moon with our old friend for fifty years....Dick was a good and decent man...
Fred and Nick Nabhan
Ernesto and Blanche Martinez
May 23, 2009
Mrs. Richard Azar and family please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May Dick rest in peace. I met Dick when he and I were in the KC’s. He will be missed.
Ruben Reyes
May 23, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Azar family. Mr. Azar will be greatly missed.
Larry Almanza
May 23, 2009
Even though I knew for many years who Dick was I had the pleasure of meeting him over a year ago and he made me feel like I had known him for years. Wonderful Man. God Bless Him
Brad Near
May 23, 2009
Suzie and friends of Dick's...our sorrow in your loss..and our loss as well. Filomena and I are with her family in Portugal for this month... our best to the family and all friends. Brad Near
The Bloyds
May 23, 2009
Our most sincere condolences to Susie, Richard, Cheryl, Greg and all the Azar family. I know he will be missed by all, you are all in my prayers for peace. May God Rest his Soul.
With many Loving memories,
Nancy and Michael Bloyd
John Sabatello
May 23, 2009
Dick was my good friend and always made me feel as if El Paso was my home. He was forever generous of his time, assets and his smile. I will miss knowing that he is there.
John Sabatello
Michael Moore
May 22, 2009
Because of Dick Azar's generosity, I and several other high school students were able to become involved in a project that took our science projects aboard the Space Shuttle in the mid-80's. Dick was a great guy and a true El Paso icon.
Roberto Camp
May 22, 2009
Que en Paz Descanse.
Paul Garland
May 22, 2009
Dick was a great guy. He will be missed.
May 22, 2009
Mr. Richard "Dick" Azar was a credit to our country, and a credit to our community.
Thank you, Mr. Azar, very much for your outstanding service.
Gabriel Sida, El Paso, TX
Larry Stelley
May 22, 2009
My condolences to the Azar Family.
John Blalack
May 22, 2009
Mr. Azar always provided a friendly smile and welcome whenever I visited Blue Feather. My deepest condolences to his family.
Eddie Luevano
May 22, 2009
I was introduced to him by Robert Azar, a very kind fellow who shed light on life and shared it with my son and I before a very memorable flight. To Robert and the Azar family, my condolences, our prayers are with you.
Oxxx Kings
May 22, 2009
Bye Dick
Chris Medina
May 22, 2009
He was always very nice to me when I worked for Enterprise Rent A Car. My condolences to the Azar Family.
Marc Gerzymisch
May 22, 2009
My condolences go out to you and your family. He was a good man. Call me if there is anything I can do or if you need anything Robert.
F Elias
May 22, 2009
Your arrival in heaven is the final step in this great journey. You have left your mark on this earth as a gentle, caring and loving man who gave of himself not only to your family, but to your community as well. You will be missed. To the Azar family we mourn with you. May God Bless and Keep You Always.
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