A loss in the NewMexiKen family

Longer-term readers of this site will, of course, recognize Dad, official dad of NewMexiKen, who often commented here from his home in Tucson. Dad and I took two lengthy road trips in recent years, also memorialized on these pages.

Dad has died of a heart attack. He was 83 and had serious heart problems since his 50s, but it’s still a shock. Blogging is what I do much of the time — and Dad was my most loyal reader — so it seems natural enough for me to share the news with you here.

26 thoughts on “A loss in the NewMexiKen family”

  2. Words can’t suffice, but I am sorry for your loss.

    I have read and enjoyed your trips that you took with your dad and his comments on your blogging.

    You were so very lucky to be able to enjoy him for so many years.

    Becci

  3. I am sorry for the loss of your father. I enjoyed his comments.
    You and your family will be in my thoughts.

  5. I’m new to reading your blog and didn’t have the pleasure of your dad’s contributions. He must have been a proud contributor. My condolences to you and your family.

  8. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad last year to a heart attack , he was 69.
    May you find much comfort thinking of the times you spent together.

    peace.

  10. I am tremendously sorry for your loss but am glad to know that Grandpa was able to enjoy one more holiday season. He sent Cat the sweetest postcard as part of her project. While it is probably small consolation, I am sure you will see his many fine qualities when you look at your sweeties and when you look in the mirror. His zest for life will live in.
    Our thoughts are with you.

  12. Ken:

    My deepest sympathies. Please take consolation in the fact that your dad lived a long and full life, that he still lives in the hearts of every one he touched, and that your blog allowed him to be known to countless people who never came into direct contact with him.

    I lost my own father two years ago — on Jan. 2, 2005, to be exact — to the slow ravages of stomach cancer, and I know the sudden sense of emptiness that you are now feeling. As you and others look back to celebrate his life you will find the strength to get up once again and carry on with life just like he did.

    Please take care of yourself and those you care for.

    Dwight Perry

  13. Words are really not adequate at a time like this, but they’re all we have. You and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of many people. May you fully experience this season of grief so your equilibrium may be restored and you can rejoice in the life you shared with you father.

  16. Sorry to hear of your loss, Ken. Nothing to add to the sentiments above, but just want to add my condolences as well.

  17. Ken –

    I’m so sorry for you, but also touched by the way you’ve and yours have shared this with your exteneded blogfamily. Thank you for giving us that.

  18. To see a comment from your Dad brightened my day. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
    Bless your heart.

  19. I’m a new reader in just the last month or two , NewMexiKen (found you via MildChild’s Tales of the Mild, Mild West) but I want to extend my deepest sympathies as well. I just returned home from a visit to my dying father, and my heart goes out to you.

  20. Thank you to everyone who has supported my father through your words on this page. I’m sure that your thoughts have helped him over that last few days and into the weekend when Grandpa will be put to rest. Thank you.

  21. my thoughts go out to you. thank you for sharing a part of you across the internet.
    PEACE.

  22. Kahlil Gibran once asked, “For what is it to die, but to stand in the sun and melt into the wind?” With memories, immortality. It sounds like there was breadth and depth here. I’m so very sorry for your loss.

  25. I know how hard it is to lose ones father. Our sympathy and love go out to you and your family.

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