Ronald Wade

WADE RONALD H. A celebration of life is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Town and Country Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 333 West Brasher Road for Ronald H. Wade, age 60, of Roswell New Mexico who passed away March 7, 2012.
Ronald was born December 11, 1951 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty and brother Robert..
Ronald married Marilyn Kaler on February 28, 1972 in Glendale, AZ. She survives him at the family home.
He is also survived by his children: Tanya Deneal Jones, Tara John Rice, Trenton Michael Wade, Julie A. Wade, Tessa Clark, and Tyler M. Wade: grandchildren: Leandra and Stefen Jones, Tehya, Tehvyn and Tahlya Rice, Mia and Tasia Wade, and Cameron
Clark. Surviving relatives also include his stepfather: Kenneth Wade his sister: Sheila Wade of Silver Springs, MD. and his inlaws, Ted and Jean Kaler.
Ronald served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1977 while he was stationed in Alaska. While in Alaska, Ron was a Police Officer with the Anchorage Police Department for 15 years where he dedicated his life to the job he loved. After leaving the Anchorage Police Department he created and owned Industrial Security Services, a security company with contacts all over Alaska. Rons love was working with kids and encouraging them to be the best they could be and instilling in them the drive for selfimprovement and confidence. Ron coached youth league, high school and college football, in addition to being Chief Umpire for the Alaska Little League. He brought those teams to many victories and he was proud of all his kids. He was also 2nd degree black belt in Renbukai Karate and was an instructor of various martial arts.
Ron and Marilyn traveled to New Mexico in 2007 where they fell in love with the state and decided to make it their home. Ron was employed at the New Mexico Military Institute as the Self Defense instructor and also worked at the Godfrey Athletic Center.
Ron dearly loved all his grandchildren who fondly called him Poppa. They were the joy of his life. He had mentored many young people in his life and loved working with his karate students at NMMI. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched.
Friends may pay respects online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

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