LOUIS JOHN J

MAJ John J Louis was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 03/26/2014 at the age of 83.8
Las Cruces, NM
Date of Birth 05/25/1930
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with UTT in 62-63
This information was provided by Don Williams

More detail on this person: John Joseph Louis died at age 83 in Las Cruces on March 26, 2014. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 25, 1930 and had a long career of government services. John was a soldier in the United States Army for over 20 years and served in both Korea and Vietnam. He was an Army Aviator and among other medals, was awarded the Purple Heart. John retired from military service but continued as a civilian employee for the Department of Defense for over 20 years until he retired from White Sands Missile Range. John will be remembered as a tough and efficient, but loving and generous man who sought out knowledge, adventure and travel. He was a life member of the VFW Post 10124 where he loved to regale his comrades with tales of his adventures. He is survived by two sisters, Mary Vogel and Sarah Curie, his step-son, Robert Fulton Colvin, Jr; his granddaughters, Andrea Weaver, Teresa Stillings and Cheryl Chambers, as well as eight great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service with full military honors will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, April 4, 2014 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Road, Fort Bliss, Texas where John will be laid to rest next to his wife of 61 years, Cecile Cubbage Colvin Louis. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations in John's memory be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88005 (575) 523-4700. Rest In Peace Daddy John! We love you and you will always be with us. Service arrangements have been entrusted the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.

Burial information: Fort Bliss National Cemetery

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025