Albuquerque, New Mexico
1956 - 2021
John Franklyn Mares John Franklyn Mares was born on March 26, 1956, with great fanfare to John C. Mares and Shirley C. Mares. He was the youngest of four. John developed a strong, humorous, and likeable personality with a deep sense of ethics. He was a supportive champion to all who knew him....
Read MoreCondolences to the Mares Family from the Eldorado High School Class of 1974 Alumni; RIP John, you will always be in our hearts and memories forever.
Kim Elliott-Snoeberger
June 13, 2023 | School
John Mares is why I applied to, and went, to Dartmouth. He came to Eldorado to talk to potential applicants. I thought I was done with my college applications, but after talking with him, I hurriedly did one for Dartmouth. I have always remembered one of his selling points. He said "You'll probably spend most of your life in a city, so experience a small town in the mountains for college", or words to that effect. My family was preparing to move from New Mexico to Kansas, so what he said...
Jennie Kugel '80
July 18, 2022 | School
On behalf of everyone at UNM School of Law, our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Mares. Our thoughts are with you.
Sergio Pareja, Dean of UNM School of Law
December 10, 2021
John was a great friend and business partner. He once told me that I wouldn't find another person like him - and he was right. He was a unique person. Kind, smart, creative, humorous. I will miss him greatly. My life has been immeasurably made richer and more enjoyable by having known John. Godspeed, John. Your friend and partner, Dick
Richard (Dick) Cahoon
December 01, 2021 | Friend
