Carl Bernard Berghofer

Born May 19, 1926 and passed September 21, 2025 at the age of 99. Carl had many titles to include husband, father, grandfather, friend, community leader, story teller, hero, life saver, and teacher. He is preceded by his wife Faith, his brother Lewis and sister Dee. Also passing before him; three children Faith Elaine, Gordon, and Carl "Windy"Jr. He is survived by his daughter-in-law Janice and 6 grand children and 8 great grand children.

Carl was born in and grew up around Carson NM and Taos Junction. While in Carson he attended school up to the 8th grade. At 17 he joined the US Marines where he was wounded on Iwo Jima. After his discharge he returned home. His love of outdoors and wild life lead him to a career in the New Mexico Game and Fish. During his time as game and fish warden, he was instrumental in developing the state's hunter safety education program. During this time he also was actively involved in various lodges, notably Bent Lodge #42 in Taos, NM.

After retirement he joined forces with a paramedic OR Mascaranes and started an ambulance service to help the community get the help they needed. Later this rescue squad became part of the Dixon VFD. He did all this while continuing to grow and provide fresh fruit to the local community and beyond.

Every thing he did with his life was to help the community and preserve a way of life. When you read in a history book about the greatest generation, the Great Depression, WW2 , landing on the moon and every thing up to 21 September 2025. Carl Berghofer was there to see it. He was a living history book, always willing to tell the stories about life. He will be missed, a legacy never forgotten.