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Royce Donald "Lucky" Dunlap

1946 - 2012

BORN

1946

DIED

2012

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341 Sudderth Drive

Ruidoso, New Mexico

Royce Dunlap Obituary

Royce Donald "Lucky" Dunlap
November 1, 1946 – November 24, 2012
Born in Roswell, NM the 5th child of Robert Kyle Dunlap and N. Mildred "Horn" Dunlap. Married Patricia Clark in 1972 while working in the Panama Canal Zone Police Department.
Lucky served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone as a Sgt. in the Military Police. He was honorably discharged in 1972 and returned to Panama where he served with the Canal Zone Police Dept. until it was turned back to Panama. The United States retained control of the Canal and he was employed by the Canal Commission until he retired in 1995. Lucky and Tita (Patricia) retired to Glencoe, New Mexico where he enjoyed his pastime of Karaoke. Lucky was a talented song writer, poet, and was loved by everyone that he came to know.
He was preceded in Death by his Father, Mother, and Brother Joe K. Dunlap.
He is survived by his Wife, Brothers John (Nita) Dunlap, Robert (Linda) Dunlap, Sisters Jacqueline (Jerry) Calkins, Marian (Robert) Thornton, and several nieces and nephews. Lucky will surely be missed by all.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lagroneruidoso.com.

Published by Ruidoso News from Nov. 28 to Dec. 27, 2012.
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Summer, 1970, I left my twelve string at Lucky's apartment in Margarita and never went back to get it. Over the years when I'd bump in to Lucky, we'd always spin the way back whens and bring up the twelve string. I always trusted Lucky... back then and when we meet again, to chat about the twelve string. We were all lucky to have known Lucky. In my life, he was and will always be the reason to smile.

Rolie Mans

August 9, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences at this sad time. Lucky was a kind, personable friend and always lightened up a room with his presence. May you be consoled with many fond mememories. Sincerely, Carla & Wolfgang

Carla & Wolfgang Conrad

December 12, 2012

Really sorry to hear of Lucky's death. A fellow Elk and friend.

Sid Coffin

December 6, 2012

To my great aunt tita- I am so very sorry for the loss of Uncle Lucky. You both were such a major part of my mother (Lori) life. May you find the peace you need in this troubling time.

audrey odom

December 3, 2012

Helen Spector

December 2, 2012

My dearest friend Tita, May God be with

with you in your time of sorrow, Lucky

was loved by the many who knew him.

Please know you are in the hearts and

prayers from your friends from THE CANAL ZONE, God will give you the

strength to endure all that is facing

you at this time.

I am here for you.

your loving friend,

Helen Spector (Gentry)

December 2, 2012

Tita will always remember the good times with you Lucky in Gatun and be at peace knowing that he is in loving hands. always , Nick Nicolaisen- ((Costa Rica)

"Nick". F

December 1, 2012

I will always recall the many conversations that Lucky and I had about photography, hunting, New Mexico and Texas when he would visit us in The Graphic Branch. He was a good man and a friend. RIP

Don Goode

December 1, 2012

All our prayers and thoughts are with you Tita. God bless. Collin and Alberta (Panama)

December 1, 2012

No one who knew Lucky will ever forget him. Lucky was a kind, good-hearted man. May you rest in peace, our forever friend! Kevin and Olga Jenkins

December 1, 2012

Peace be with you.

LJ CHRISTOPH

November 30, 2012

Peace out Lucky my friend. Love to you, Lori

Lori Allen

November 29, 2012

Lucky your friend from the Cristobal Detective Office will miss you. May God keep you in his company. Jose and Mercaedes Claus.

Jose Claus

November 29, 2012

You will be missed by all you touched Lucky.
George Brathwaite (Dallas,TX and Los Rios, Panama)

George Brathwaite

November 29, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Frank DuPree

November 29, 2012

Another Dunlap Angel in Gods Choir now. You will always be in my heart my youngest brother. I will see you again.

Marian Thornton

November 28, 2012

It will be a darker world without you Uncle.

Cameron Dunlap

November 28, 2012

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