Albuquerque, New Mexico
Apr 17, 1945 – Sep 27, 2024 (Age 79)
Jim Gates Jim Gates passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024.He is predeceased by his parents Richard and Liz Gates and brother Rick.He is survived by his wife Margaret; daughters: Meghan Atilano (Eric Ian Atilano), Becky Gates (Eric Hilfer); grandson Kaiden Hilfer; sisters: Betty Doxey, Pearly...
Read MoreI was very sorry to hear of coach Gates passing. I was a student at Hayes jr High. He was my football coach. Coach Gates took us to a city championship. Coach Gates was not only a great coach but he had a great personality and he care about all of us . Thank you coach. I love you very much. Art Hernandez 9th grade 1973.
Art Hernandez
June 06, 2025 | School
My brother Eugene and Jim played sports together at Highland High.Jim was a very nice guy.He always had a smile.Your friend Charlie.
Charlie Lujan
December 28, 2024 | School
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Debra Long
November 04, 2024 | Durango, CO
You will never see a smile like the one Jim Gates had! It was so good to re connect with Jim after many years. Bless you my friend. Jim Zanios
James G Zanios
October 03, 2024 | Friend
My condolences to Jim Gates' family and friends. I worked with Jim at Valley HS and will always remember his smile and wonderful personality to all people at VHS.
Arnold B Cordova
October 03, 2024 | Work
Peggy and Trucker Cunningham
October 01, 2024
Peggy and Trucker Cunningham
October 01, 2024
Peggy and Trucker Cunningham
October 01, 2024
We'll always treasure our "adult slumber parties" in Red River and Ruidoso. Jim was always the life of the party and couldn't wait to play Left Center Right and, of course, poker. Such good times, so many laughs. Our love to Margaret and the girls.
Peggy and Trucker Cunningham
October 01, 2024
