Arvel L. Nash

Arvel Leon Nash, was born May 28, 1940 in Potter, AK. to Arvel "Gene" and Inez Nash. He graduated from Ruidoso High School in 1959. He then enlisted in the US Army where he served our country honorably for 4 years. Arvel was a contractor in Ruidoso, NM for many years. Later in life he began working for White Sands Missile Range and retired in 2006. Arvel will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Arvel is survived by his loving wife, Mona Nash of the family home; sister Sue Hiberd and husband Darrel of Keller, TX; brother Bobby Nash of Ruidoso, NM; two daughters Lisa Porter and husband Shane of Ruidoso, NM and Julie Clark and husband Kelly of Las Cruces, NM; step-daughter Lisa Pafford and husband George of Pensacola, FL and by step-son David Anderson of Alamogordo, NM. Arvel is also survived by his 7 grandchildren Lindsey and Zach Porter of Ruidoso, NM, Sydney and Ryley Clark of Las Cruces, NM, Andrew McGoldrick and Serenity Pafford both of Pensacola, FL. Arvel was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside Services to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Military honors. PDF Printable Version