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Patrick Sears Obituary

Patrick Allen Sears, 67, died on Christmas Eve, 2013. Born July 27, 1946 in Pittsburg, Kan., he lived his early life in Stafford, Kan. In 1962 his family moved to Las Cruces, NM, where Pat graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1964. In 1970, he received a degree in mechanical engineering at New Mexico State University. Pat worked for several engineering firms in Texas until he began a long career as a civil service engineer with the U.S. Air Force (Canon Air Force Base in Clovis). His last 12 years were spent at Holloman AFB in Alamogordo until retiring in October 2013. Pat was an avid lover of all things cars and his beloved dogs. Survivors include his brother, Steven; two nephews, Patrick and Eric; and a grand nephew. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Freda Sears. Memorial contributions are welcome at the Alamogordo Animal Shelter at 2910 N. Florida Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310. Direct cremation will take place under the care of PCS Direct Cremation Services. To sign the online register book, please visit www.cremation-pcs.com.

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Dec. 29, 2013.

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Mike Hagen

August 25, 2014

I worked with Pat many years ago at Cannon AFB. He was a great engineer and I learned a lot from him.

Kevin Suriano

January 9, 2014

I knew Pat through work begining around 1994 and was fortunate to reconnect with Pat again over last few years. Pat was friend and good, good man. Bleased is Pat for he is now with the Lord.

Charles Moneke

January 2, 2014

I miss Pat. We worked together at Holloman, and I would drop by occasionally on weekends to visit. I'd make space at the kitchen table and chat while Pat would smoke and give Sophie the occasional dog biscuit. I miss Pat's stories and insights.
May Pat's soul rest in peace.

Patti Gilbert Morin

December 30, 2013

I knew Pat and his father when I was a student at NMSU. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Torcy Newcombe

December 30, 2013

The apostle Paul wrote about the hope of a resurrection stating: “there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.”—Ac 24:15. This is something to definitely look forward to in regards to our loved ones.

December 29, 2013

We worked wit Pat for years at Cannon. He was a good man and friend. Rest in Peace Pat! Cindy and Lee Eulenbach

Ivy Bates

December 28, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Pat at Holloman in 2011. Pat was so knowledgeable and was an instant help to me during my first year. We shared some fun moments, had friends in common, and were cube mates. I send my sympathy and prayers to the Sears family for the loss.

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