Updated through May 31. For previous obituaries, transfers and retirements (dating to January 2016), click here.
Obituaries
Patricia K. Adkins, 80, died April 30, 2026, in Palmer, Texas. The former HQ senior purchase analyst retired in 1996.
Roland D. Appleby, 61, died May 5, 2026. The former Spangdahlem Consolidated Exchange shift supervisor retired in 2019.
Estia M. Arnold, 100, died May 16, 2026, in Lebanon, Missouri. The former Fort Leonard Wood Exchange food activity foreman retired in 1988.
Percy L. Brinkley, 80, died April 24, 2026, in Irving, Texas. The former HQ telecom systems specialist retired in 1995.
Roy A. Camire, 82, died April 26, 2026, in Lakewood, Washington. The former JBLM-Lewis AFB maintenance mechanic retired in 2009.
Julie M. Clark, 92, died May 11, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee. The former Fort Campbell Exchange lead sales associate retired in 1994.
Lillie M. Cooksey, 84, died May 14, 2026, in Antioch, California. The former Presidio of San Francisco Exchange warehouse worker retired in 1993.
Geneva Crowder, 86, died May 7, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. The former Fort Bliss Exchange senior store associate retired in 2002.
Judith C. Dagnan, 79, died May 11, 2026, in Fairborn, Ohio. The former Wright-Patterson AFB office assistant retired in 2007.
Roosevelt Ellison, 91, died April 14, 2026, in Poteet, Texas. The former San Antonio Distribution Center motor vehicle operator retired in 1989.
Kalapu T. Faamasino, 78, died April 23, 2026, in Nu’uuli, American Samoa. The former Hawaii facilities management assistant retired in 2013.
Rhonda L. Farmer, 62, died April 24, 2026, in Grapevine, Texas. She was an HQ planogram specialist.
Carron Foster, 62, died May 10, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama. She was a Maxwell-Gunter AFB customer experience associate.
Shelley A. Hannah, 86, died April 23, 2026, in Ladson, South Carolina. The former JB-Charleston supervisory customer service representative retired in 1995.
Mary E. Haynes, 95, died April 11, 2026, in Weaver, Alabama. The former McClellan AFB Exchange associate retired in 1975.
Gary D. Hein, 74, died May 6, 2026, in Fairbanks, Alaska. The former Alaska Area Exchange air conditioning equipment mechanic retired in 2017.
Leroy Henderson Jr., 95, died May 11, 2026, in Highland, California. The former March Air Reserve Base sales area manager retired in 1994.
Elizabeth S. Hensley, 97, died May 5, 2026, in Bossier City, Louisiana. The former Red River Area operations assistant retired in 1984.
Katie M. Lane, 92, died May 18, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia. The former Fort Benning Exchange cashier-checker retired in 1989.
Lenora Lay, 83, died May 7, 2026, in Glendale, Kentucky. The former Fort Knox Exchange shift manager retired in 2012.
Jefrey D. Licop, 58, died May 11, 2026, in Glendale, Arizona. He was a Luke AFB Exchange laborer.
Dary S. Llagas, 64, died May 5, 2026, in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. He was a JBPHH-Hickam AFB Exchange customer experience associate.
Eileen E. Masters, 88, died May 17, 2026, in Minot, North Dakota. The former Minot AFB Military Clothing store manager retired in 2002.
Teuanjai Matthews, 78, died Feb. 16, 2026, in Stockbridge, Georgia. The former Atlanta Distribution Center inline processing/bulk warehouse worker retired in 2010.
Jerry W. McKnight, 78, died May 14, 2026, in Dallas. The former HQ motor vehicle operator foreman retired in 2011.
Patricia T. Pacia, 77, died May 14, 2026, in Freeport, Florida. The former HQ systems accountant retired in 2001.
Cheryl A. Polley, 81, died May 13, 2026, in Decatur, Texas. The former HQ contract team leader retired in 2004.
Karen E. Ramsey, 82, died April 30, 2026, in Bellevue, Nebraska. The former Offutt AFB Exchange office assistant retired in 2010.
Ronald Retuta, 81, died May 24, 2026, in Honolulu. He was a Hawaii DC warehouse worker and motor vehicle operator who served nearly 58 years with the Exchange.
Rosito A. Reyes, 77, died April 30, 2026, in Kapolei, Hawaii. The former JBPHH-Hickam Exchange food court manager retired in 2010.
David R. Rodrigues, 83, died April 28, 2026, in Waianae, Hawaii. The former Hawaii Area Exchange distribution area warehouse worker foreman retired in 2013.
Esther E. Salazar, 91, died April 27, 2026, in Dallas. The former financial strategic business group customer contact assistant retired in 2011.
Joanna P. Saludares, 60, died May 8, 2026, in Moreno Valley, California. The former Fort Benning Exchange operations manager retired in 2019.
Leo R. Seldon, 91, died April 24, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. The former Panama Area Exchange sales and merchandise manager retired in 1986.
Christa D. Sharpe, 39, died May 1, 2026, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was a Keesler AFB Exchange food concept manager.
Riyad A. Shehadeh, 81, died March 23, 2026, in Austin, Texas. The former OEF-OIF Exchange logistics technician retired in 2012.
Stanley R. Shoaf, 77, died May 17, 2026, in Harker Heights, Texas. The former Fort Hood Exchange carpenter retired in 2013.
Ida M. Sigler, 78, died April 28, 2026, in Lawton, Oklahoma. The former Fort Sill Exchange (control) human resources assistant retired in 2009.
Charles H. Smith, 71, died April 24, 2026, in Sandston, Virginia. The former JBLE-Fort Eustis Exchange laborer retired in 2014.
Jerry L. Vaca, 81, died April 1, 2026, in Duncanville, Texas. The former HQ senior computer systems analyst retired in 2001.
Mary A. Walker, 84, died May 13, 2026, in Moore, Oklahoma. The former Tinker AFB Exchange warehouse worker foreman retired in 2007.
Transfers
Karena S. Arnado – assistant food court manager, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Exchange, to restaurant trainer, Human Resources
Risa N. Barnes – shift manager, Pituffik SFB Exchange, to sales area manager, JBLM-Fort Lewis Exchange.
Kharyn Campbell – shift manager, UK East Consolidated Exchange, to sales and merchandise manager, Travis AFB Exchange.
Andrew N. Defelice – general manager, Yokota AB Exchange, to general manager, at MacDill AFB Exchange.
Michael D. Garris – Loss Prevention manager I, Hanscom AFB Exchange, to Loss Prevention manager II, Joint Base Andrews.
Saturn V. Henderson – Human Resources manager, CONUS field HR, to Human Resources manager, at Dan Daniel Distribution Center.
Jennifer Jordan – regional vice president, Korea/Hawaii, Pacific Region, to regional vice president, Mid Central, Central Region.
Carlos V. Lettieri – financial analyst II, HQ, to financial analyst III, Europe Region.
Jessica D. Lynch – general manager, Kunsan AB Exchange, to general manager, Korea Southern Exchange.
Dylan Scott – shift manager, Joint Base Andrews Exchange to shift manager, Pituffik SFB Exchange.
Stephen A. Shaw – general manager, Fort Hood Exchange, to regional vice president, Korea/Hawaii, Pacific Region.
Jerry W. Shugart Jr. – general manager, Fort Meade Exchange, to general manager, Fort Sill Exchange.
Jessica D. Tacy – services business manager, Fort Riley Exchange, to services business manager, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange.
Retirements
Carmen V. Acevedo, Fort Hood Exchange, seven years.
Vicenta R. Alfaro, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange, 24 years.
Tony L. Coston, Fort Stewart Consolidated Exchange, 13 years.
Donald D. Dominguez, HQ-IT, 15 years.
Wendell E. Fabian, West Point Exchange, nine years.
Jobie J. Griffin, Chievres Exchange, 30 years.
Nicholas A. Heller, Dan Daniel Distribution Center, seven years.
Michael D. Maldonado, West Coast DC, 24 years.
Thomas A. Palmieri, W GAX equipment and facilities office, 10 years.
Terri Ramirez, HQ-MD, 21 years.
Dorothy M. Sanders, financial strategic business group, 10 years.
Evelyn P. Thi, HQ, 35 years.
Charica K. Williams, HQ, 15 years.
Richard M. Wise Jr., Bragg Exchange, 9 years.
Magdalene Woods, Rucker Exchange, 17 years.
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