Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Richard Croghan Obituary
We pay tribute to the beautiful life of Richard Croghan, born on August 2, 1935. Richard passed away on October 26, 2020 from a stroke. He leaves behind family and friends who flourished under his unyielding love and generosity.
Richard was a kind, humble and gentle soul. He embodied deep spirituality, along with his love and respect for humanity. His life is marked by the manner in which he served others: as a former Jesuit priest in the Philippines, Associate Dean of Continuing Education at UNM, educator, author, teacher and scholar of Thomas Merton, track and field coach and competitor, mentor and builder of character and most importantly, as a devoted husband and father. Dick loved his family.
Richard enjoyed God's blessings by working and maintaining his garden with his beloved wife. He was also a serious competitive runner who continued enjoying its rewards until the very end.
Due to COVID, there will be no funeral services at this time.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Croghan
6 Entries
Victor Niemeyer
November 2, 2024
Richard (Fr Croghan) was my 9th grade teacher at the Ateneo de Manila, 1961-1962 and I've remembered him fondly ever since. Only recently learned how his life developed after our paths parted. Very happy for him.
Donna Baker
November 4, 2021
Lillian, I think of you often. I remember when we attended the mock trial to watch our granddaughters act as lawyers. I was not going to attend because I had a fall that resulted in a beautiful black eye. But granddaughter told me that her friend's grandfather had a black eye also and attended all the sessions. To my surprise I walked in to see and you and Dick sitting behind me. We had a good laugh about our matching black eyes! I so enjoyed those days that we shared. Dick was great fun and such a wonderful gifted man. I also remember when we worked together at the medical school watching you two walk to together always holding hands. It is wonderful love story.
Troy Roerig
December 9, 2020
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was a great neighbor. We would talk over the back fence about how beautiful his yard was, and how to get rid of the pesky squirrels.
We would talk about how my kids were doing in school and sports. And how my son was doing in college.
I would honk my horn and wave at him when I saw him running. We would talk about his competitions and how he was the young guy in his age group.
It was an honor to know him. He will be missed.
Troy Roerig
Friend/Neighbor
Donna Baker
November 13, 2020
Lillian, I am so sad to see that Dick passed away. He was a lovely, kind man and it was my honor to know him.
Donna Baker
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Mary Burnett de Gomez
November 12, 2020
So very sorry to hear the sad news about Dick. To you, Lillian, and to your family, my deepest sympathy. I will miss talking to Dick about gardens and Japanese history.
D Noyes
November 8, 2020
Dick was a wonderful teacher. I took his class on Thomas Merton and his class taught me about Merton but more about generosity. Dick was a scholar with wonderful materials that he shared with us. But his attitude of kindness, of deep listening to our questions, of a sense of wonder about his material was truly inspiring. On the last day he presented books to all of us. I knew that his salary for the class paid for those books-so he made very little in that class in a monetary sense. But it was in giving that he received and in that way he was compensated. That one class and what I learned inspires me to this day with my own students-to give, to be generous, to have wonder with what you teach but also to have wonder with life itself. May he rest in peace.
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in Richard Croghan's name
Memorial Events
for Richard Croghan
People and places connected with Richard
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Richard's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Richard Croghan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
