Obituaries, Transfers and Retirements

Updated through Dec. 31. For previous obituaries, transfers and retirements (dating to January 2016), click here.

Obituaries

Roberta L. Alridge, 83, died Dec. 15, 2025, in Lacey, Wash. The former Camp Zama Exchange Military Clothing store retired in 2002.

Kazuko Anctil, 95, died Dec. 11, 2025, in Santa Rosa, Calif. The former Fort Monmouth Exchange accounting associate retired in 1996.

Sara Bernal, 98, died July 11, 2025, in Panama City, Panama. The former Panama Area Exchange cashier retired in 1982.

Robert J. Boshaw, 88, died Nov. 17, 2025, in Saginaw, Mich. The former JBLE-Langley AFB Exchange safety & security associate retired in 1999.

Otis Bostic, 90, died Nov. 27, 2025, in Laberweinting, Germany. The former Europe Region computer operator retired in 1987.

Peggy A. Boyd, 87, died Dec. 6, 2025, in Phoenix. The former Shaw AFB Exchange department supervisor retired in 1994.

Joy E. Boyles, 74, died Dec. 5, 2025, in Midlothian, Texas. The former financial strategic business group customer contact asst retired in 2013.

Sandra T. Brightshue, 87, died Sept. 23, 2025, in Layton, Utah. The former Hill AFB Exchange services business manager retired in 1996.

Larry E. Cann, 84, died Dec. 1, 2025, in Pomona, Kan. The former Fort Leavenworth Exchange motor vehicle operator retired in 2008.

Noel E. Carstens, 87, died Dec. 7, 2025, in Lakewood, Wash. The former JBLM-Fort Lewis visual merchandiser retired in 1991.

Mary D. Clemmons, 91, died Dec. 13, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. The former Fort Bliss Exchange food service foreman retired in 2014.

Hoppie L. Darrin, 94, died Nov. 25, 2025. in Augusta, Ga. The former Fort Gordon Exchange sales associate retired in 1988.

Manuel De Leon, 96, died Nov.16, 2025, in Universal City, Texas. The former JBSA-Lackland AFB Exchange service station manager retired in 1984.

Lorraine T. Donohoo, 85, died Nov. 13, 2025, in San Diego, Calif. The former Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Exchange secretary retired in 1993.

Jesus J. Falcon, 74, died Dec. 11, 2025, in Alameda, Calif. The former Travis AFB carpenter retired in 2012.

Dolores L. Field, 79, died Dec. 11, 2025, in Kaiserslautern, Germany. She was a Europe Region executive assistant who had worked for the Exchange for 53 years.

Sallie Green, 92, died Dec. 13, 2025, in Columbus, Ga. The former Fort Benning Exchange food activity foreman retired in 1995.

Paul H. Grunenwald, 87, died Nov. 19, 2025, in Great Falls, Mont. The former Malmstrom AFB Exchange maintenance mechanic retired in 2000.

Elisabeth Hansen, 95, died Dec. 12, 2025, in Carlisle, Penn. The former Carlisle Barracks Exchange accounting associate retired in 1997.

Elma J. Harrison, 86, died Dec. 17, 2025, in Star, Idaho. The former Travis AFB logistics associate retired in 2006.

Bonita E. Haston, 84, died Dec. 24, 2025, in Avon, Conn. The former Fort Bliss Exchange store associate retired in 2018.

Guy J. Herman, 79, died Dec. 2, 2025, in Grand Prairie, Texas. The former HQ systems analyst senior supervisor retired in 2006.

Candice L. Hinebaugh, 72, died Dec. 9, 2025, in Elkridge, Md. The former Fort Meade senior office associate retired in 2006.

Mendle T. Hoffman Jr., 57, died Dec. 17, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. The former Fort Jackson Exchange laborer retired in 2020.

Virginia L. Latney, 86, died Dec. 23, 2025, in Bowling Green, Va. The former Fort Belvoir shift supervisor retired in 2000.

Monika R. Lenz, 80, died Sept. 6, 2025, in Fairfield, Calif. The former Travis AFB food service foreman retired in 2003.

Christa M. Lingle, 82, died Oct. 20, 2025, in Lawton, Okla. The former Fort Sill Exchange branch store manager retired in 2003.

Birma L. Mares, 98, died Dec. 5, 2025, in Kennedale, Texas. The former McClellan AFB Exchange lead sales associate retired in 1989.

Lavonne D. Martin, 87, died Nov. 05, 2025, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The former Stuttgart retail manager retired in 1993.

Patricia I. Maynor, 66, died Nov. 19, 2025, in Phenix City, Ala. The former Fort Benning Exchange safety & security associate retired in 2023.

Elli McGuire, 96, died Dec. 8, 2025, in Munich, Germany. The former Europe Region payroll clerk retired in 1988.

Patricia A. McKenzie, 94, died Nov. 1, 2025, in Fairborn, Ohio. The former Wright-Patterson AFB Exchange accounting supervisor retired in 1991.

Elsie H. Mullens, 92, died Nov. 24, 2025, in Midlothian, Texas. The former HQ benefits tech retired in 1998.

Joseph C. Ragsdale, 83, died Oct. 29, 2025, in Vivian, La. The former Operation Support Center associate retired in 1995.

Carol Ramirez, 44, died Dec. 30, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. She was a Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center annex manager at the JBSA-Lackland AFB Exchange.

Mary F. Reiss, 73, died Nov. 29, 2025, in Great Falls, Mont. The former Malmstrom AFB Exchange inventory control associate retired in 2009.

Harold W. Richards, 83, died Nov. 20, 2025, in Moody, Texas. The former Waco Distribution Center materials handler retired in 2014.

Lucille Richmond, 61, died Nov. 29, 2025, in Waco, Texas. She was a Waco Distribution Center materials handler

Willie L. Robinson, 88, died Sept. 7, 2025, in San Francisco. The former Oakland Distribution Center Human Resources associate retired in 1996.

Edward M. Scavone, 87, died Oct. 15, 2025, in Celebration, Fla. The former Ramstein/Baumholder warehouse worker retired in 2002.

Eloise B. Skeeter, 89, died Dec. 16, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. The former Los Angeles Consolidated Exchange senior store associate retired in 2009.

Yoriko Smith, 92, died Nov. 26, 2025, in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. The former Fashion Distribution Center clerk retired in 1997.

Yvonne M. Tolle, 91, died Dec. 15, 2025, in Marion, Texas. The former JBSA-Randolph AFB Exchange secretary retired in 1987.

Raymond P. Trevino, 71, died Dec. 4, 2025, in Copperas Cove, Texas. The former Fort Hood Exchange shift manager retired in 2006.

Angelina Vega, 98, died Nov. 15, 2025, in Deltona, Fla. The former JBMDL-Fort Dix Consolidated Area operations clerk retired in 1988.

Charles R. Watkins Jr., 58, died Oct. 14, 2025, in Midlothian, Texas. The former Europe Region facilities manager retired in 2017.

Ethel J. Wilkerson, 89, died Dec. 13, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. The former Fort Bliss Exchange store associate retired in 1998.

Gloria R. Williams, 76, died Dec. 17, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. The former MacDill Exchange senior store associate retired in 2009.

Laura D. Williams, 66, died Nov. 2, 2025, in Duncanville, Texas. The former HQ editorial manager retired in 2007.

 

Transfers

Delia Eidson – general manager, Scott AFB Exchange, to main store manager, Fort Hood Exchange

Andrea B. Frazier – general manager, Fort Drum Exchange, to general manager, Ramstein/Baumholder Exchange

Dahlia S. Guy Haliburton – services business manager, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Exchange, to restaurant program specialist, HQ

Kimberly R. Neiss – general manager, Fort Belvoir Exchange, to general manager, Fort Bragg Exchange

Wesley M. Pellinen – combined activities manager, Carlisle Barracks Exchange, to assistant store manager, Kwajalein Exchange

Luina Tuiava – store manager (branch/gas), U.S. Air Force Academy Exchange, to Express store manager, Schofield Exchange

Michael R. Tura – store manager (branch/gas), Okinawa Exchange, to store manager (branch/gas), RAF Mildenhall Exchange

Aidalis Velazquez – store manager (branch/gas), Fort Bragg Exchange, to sales & merchandise manager, Schofield Exchange

 

Retirements

Brent K. Bailey, HQ-EEO, 26 years

Tina Bird, eComm, 5 years

Odessa P. Cain, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange, 24 years

Phyllis A. Caspary-Smith, HQ-FA, 41 years

Kerstin M. Crockett, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange, 24 years

Donna A. Crouch, HQ-GC, 26 years

Catherine Davis, Sheppard AFB Exchange, 11 years

Randal C. Demster, HQ-MD, 18 years

Alan French, Executive Vice President/Chief Logistics Officer, 38 years

Katherine L. Getgasorn, Fort Campbell Exchange, 33 years

Angel L. Gonzalez Nazario, Puerto Rico Exchange, 36 years

Kenneth F. Grant, Real Estate, 20 years

Keith G. Hash, Real Estate, 21 years

Annette L. Hollingdale, Waco DC, 16 years

Kimberly Keeton, eComm, 14 years

Jose Kuilan Nieves, Puerto Rico Exchange, 31 years

Juanita R. Lising, h Exchange, 16 years

Kelly A. McGee, Procurement, 35 years

Mary M. Moreno, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange, 19 years

Tinna S. Moreno, JBSA-Lackland AFB Exchange, 23 years

Javier Ortiz, IT, 35 years

Leslie K. Petersen, Nellis AFB Exchange, 14 years

Connie R. Reeves, Altus AFB Exchange, 24 years

Larry J. Rozelle, Davis-Monthan AFB, 25 years

Rebecca R. Silva, Edwards AFB Exchange, 9 years

Keith R. Smith, HR, 14 years

Charlotte B. Stadler, HQ-FA, 17 years

Lizbeth Stanley, Fort Gordon Exchange, 16 years

Julia M. Suan, JBSA-Lackland AFB Exchange, 37 years

Robert A. White, Eastern Region Senior Vice President, 53 years

Norval E. Woodson, EUCOM Exchange, 19 years