Michael J. Rogers

Michael John Rogers May 23, 1947 - October 3, 2019 Mike passed away on October 3, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born in Steamboat Springs, Colorado on May 23, 1947 to Clayton "Jack" and Dorothy Rogers. His parents preceded him in death. Mike began his education in Hamilton, Colorado in a two-room school. In 1957 his parents moved the family to Alaska. He graduated in 1965 from Lathrop High School in Fairbanks, Alaska. In July 1966, Mike entered the United States Air Force. During his time in the Air Force he received the Meritorious Service Medal; Combat Readiness AF Commendation Metal with three bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; National Defense Service Medal; AF Overseas Ribbon-Short with one bronze Oak Leaf Cluster; NCO Professional Military Education Graduation Ribbon with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon and AF Training Ribbon. Mike retired from the Air Force in May 1988. Mike went to work for Lockheed Martin Corporation in May 1989 as a Sr. Systems Engineer. He retired from Lockheed Martin on October 1, 2007. Mike is survived by his wife Donna of 45 years, children; Tammy Lee Drews, Michael Curt Rogers (Andi), and Christopher Michael Rogers (Anne). Grandchildren: Jessica Rogers, Ashley Rogers, Samantha Drews, Zachary Rogers and Athena Rogers. Also survived by his two sisters, Sherry Lippard and Debbie Wilbur (Scott) and several Nieces and Nephews. A Memorial Service and Burial will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery on October 21, 2019 at 1:30 pm. 501 N. Guadalupe St. Santa FE, NM 87501. In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 Montana Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88005 or Kidney Cancer Association, 9450 SW Gemini Drive Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7105. Arrangements with Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001. Please visit www.getzcares.com to sign the local online guest book. Interment Location

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