October - December 2025
As Compiled by JT Smith
"Jerry Farquhar's Son-in-Law has notified us that Jerry unexpectedly passed away last Sunday, 19 0ct.
"His interment will be at the Academy ... TBD."
"Amongst the many memories Jerry evokes, many of you may remember his book∗, In the Sky, published in 2019, recounting his 49 years (and 26,000 hours) as a commercial pilot. As with so many of our classmates, his rich history will be long remembered." [∗See the Author's Desk on this website]
As more information is received, it will be posted here.
"Dear Classmates and Friends, we regret to report that Judy Bronson has informed us that Howie unexpectedly passed away last night from a heart attack. Fortunately, his family was gathered all day to celebrate Judy's Birthday, thoroughly enjoyed by all. His loss is keenly felt by all who knew him.
"Plans for his interment at the Academy remain to be determined."
As more information is received, it will be posted here.
"This is Paul, eldest son of Denis. He died on 10/6, and I have been monitoring his emails."
"A Funeral mass will be celebrated on October 27, 2025, 11:00 am [dmt], at the United States Air Force Academy Community Chapel, 5134 Cathedral Drive, Air Force Academy, CO 80840. The interment will follow at the Air Force Academy cemetery. A reception will be held at the Air Force Academy Golf Course Clubhouse.
"Attending the services requires online registration for the base 24 hours prior. Please email for more information.
[Note: those with a valid DoD ID Card may enter the public areas of the base without prior clearance. Others must request access in advance. See https://www.usafa.edu/visitors/getting-on-base/]
"In lieu of flowers, Denis’s family asks that you consider making a donation in his memory to the EAA Aviation Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization (39-1033301), for the purpose of supporting the Young Eagles program of EAA chapter 301."
Those wishing to read Denis's obituary and/or leave a message for the family may do so at the Horan&McConaty Funeral Service HERE.
"I just learned that Larry Chiappino (non graduate) from my previous home in Meadowlakes, TX died there on 19 Mar 24."
A memorial service for Larry was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Austin, TX.
Those wishing to read Larry's obituary and/or leave a message for the family may do so HERE.