Leonard "Babe" Mahan

Leonard Eugene “Babe” Mahan April 16, 1943 – June 20, 2025 Roswell, New Mexico Leonard Eugene “Babe” Mahan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and man of deep faith, passed through heaven’s gates on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Surrounded by his cherished wife Maudie, their children, and several grandchildren, Babe left the world in peace, held in love, and bound for glory. Born April 16, 1943, in New Mexico, Babe was a true country man at heart. He spent his life enjoying the land—hunting, fishing, team roping, collecting, and shooting guns, and living the quiet, rugged life that only the West could offer. He was an avid drag racer in his retired years and a man of many talents, holding certifications in 35 different trades. Also served as the groundsman at Gateway Church in Roswell where he also taught Hunter’s Education for many years to several of Roswell’s youth. His long and honorable career with the city included serving under the city manager at Roswell City Hall, where he worked faithfully until his retirement in 1995. But more than anything, Babe was known for two things: his steadfast love for the Lord Jesus Christ and his unwavering devotion to his wife of nearly 62 years, Maudie Mahan. His faith shaped every part of his life—how he spoke, how he loved, and how he prayed. He was a godly man who would pray for anyone, anywhere, anytime, as long as they’d let him. Babe is survived by his loving wife, Maudie Mahan, of Roswell, NM; his children, Ernest Mahan and wife Lori, of Dexter, NM; Quinda Tacket and husband Jeff of Decatur, TX; and Heath Mahan and wife Sheryl of Roswell, NM. He is also survived by grandchildren Lacey Mahan, Bo Mahan of Dexter, NM, Lindsay Sills, Nicholas Clair of Roswell, NM, Adam Clair, Krista, Gage Mahan, and Ryan Mahan. His legacy continues through his great-grandchildren Mikel Sills, Chloe Sills, Isla Clair, Greyson Clair, and Harper Mahan. Babe is also survived by his brother Mike Mahan and wife Ruby; his sisters, Kay Fitzpatrick and Janie Leonard. He is preceded in death by his parents, Christine Parks and Leonard Mahan. Let us honor his life by living ours with the same kind of faith, integrity, and grit that he carried every day. As Babe would say—”Jesus is the way. Trust in Him with all your heart.” Funeral services for Babe will be on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Christ’s Church located at 2200 N. Sycamore Ave in Roswell, New Mexico, starting at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Gerry Chaves officiating.

Leonard "Babe" Mahan

April 16, 1943 - June 20, 2025