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Steve Vernon Obituary
Steve "Stevie Ray" Vernon was born on November 8th, 1956 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024 at the age of 67. After high school in Albuquerque, Steve joined the Navy serving on the USS Joseph Strauss based out of Pearl Harbor. Upon completing his service he returned home where he would soon start a lifelong career in entertainment.
Steve traveled the world as a touring Rigger or "Roadie" for the last 40 years working for the biggest stars such as George Strait, Garth Brooks, Janet Jackson, The 3 Tenors, Metallica and many, many more. He was one of the original site coordinators for the Coachella Music Festival as well as working numerous Olympic Games, X Games and Goodwill Games throughout the globe. Also, wanting to do his part for the Veteran community, Steve helped organize an annual music festival benefiting the Marcus Luttrell Lone Survivor Foundation.
He taught his craft to the next generation mentoring his sons, nephews and many friends and extended family that went on to successful careers in live music, festival and motion picture industry. Steve was an avid outdoorsman that loved the ocean as much as the mountains along with the love of riding his Harley.
Steve was preceded in death by son, Jacob Lee Vernon and stepson Brian Travis Borne as well as his father Buddy Vernon.
He is survived by his son Steven Vernon and wife Stacey; his stepson, Chad Borne and wife Kelly; his mother, Marie Sedillo; his sister, Cheryl Serna and husband Jeff; his half-sister, Gabriella Paglia; his brothers, Rick Vernon and wife Starla, Rod Vernon and wife Henrietta; his half-brothers Cody Vernon and wife Kyle and Clay Vernon and wife Leah. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and cousins in New Mexico and Texas.
Steve loved his family with his whole heart, and he especially loved spoiling his grandkids who adored their Grandpa and Paw Paw.
Trujillo Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. TrujilloFunerals.com
A celebration of life will be held in Albuquerque on Tuesday July 9, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm at Ladera Golf Course, 3401 Ladera Drive NW Albuquerque, NM 87120.
His ashes will be spread at a later date at his beloved Crystal Beach, Texas.
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Memories and Condolences
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Stagehand Joe O'Sullivan
August 3, 2025
I worked for Steve during the 1996 Olympic Games and Promise Keepers in Atlanta. Steve kept us on for texas gigs too. One of the greatest guys ever. Sending his family prayers positive vibes forever. Prayers for you and your family Bossman.
Jeff
July 6, 2024
Our deepest condolences on your loss, Steve will be dearly missed but will remain in our hearts and thoughts
Sincerely, The DeWalt Family
Evangeline G. Donkersley
July 6, 2024
I hope the prayer book I sent you sometime ago, will give you peace. I hope to see you Tuesday 5-8 pm.
Evangeline Donkersley
Catherine Villanueva Beckmann
July 2, 2024
Though I haven´t seen Steve in over 45 years I still hold much love for him. I am holding thoughts and affection for you all and I am including you in my prayers as you go through this sorrowful time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Eugene Cordova
July 2, 2024
I was sorry to hear of Steve's passing, Rod had kept me informed of his condition but it still saddens me to know Steve is gone. I pray that the Vernon family be blessed with comfort and peace during this time of grieving, may God bless you all
Snappy Gallegos
July 1, 2024
To the Vernon family, lots of memories of Steve while hanging out and playing Youngblood softball. My deepest sympathy.
Snappy Gallegos
Mary Vernon
June 30, 2024
My heart goes out to all of you. You all know what Steve meant to me. Now he's flying high with our son. Mary
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