John Cauhape,

Obituary for John Pierre Cauhape Jr. Funeral services for John Pierre Cauhape Jr., 85, of Roswell will be held at 2 pm. Thursday, September 4, 2008, at the New Mexico Military Institute Alumni Memorial Chapel, 101 West College Blvd., with Pastor Matthew Brooks officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery with Masonic Low Twelve officiating. John was born October 1, 1922 to John Pierre Cauhape Sr. and Frances Guthrie Cauhape, here in Roswell. He and Gloria Hess were married in December, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas. Gloria survives John at the family home. He was a member of First Baptist Church. John was a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute, he later graduated from the Army Officers Training School. He owned and operated the J.P. Cauhape Ranch for many years which was in his family since the early 1900’s. John was honored as New Mexico Sheepman of the Year in 1999. John enjoyed the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, and sports, but most of all just loved his family, countless friends and life. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a Shriner. In addition to his wife Gloria, John is survived by his daughter Emily Cauhape Fluke and her husband Randall of Beaumont, TX, three grandchildren; Clayte Austin Fluke of Waco, TX, Erin Christina Fluke of College Station, TX and Caroline Elizabeth Fluke of Beaumont, TX, and a niece, Lou Whitcomb of Delores, Colorado. John was preceded in death by a son, John Clayte Cauhape, who passed away on May 5, 1985, and two sisters. Pallbearers will be Darryl Haley, Jim Mares, Odie Prather, Joe Head, Charlie Mulcock and Mike Casabonne. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Johns, Tom Pierson and Charles Smith. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to your favorite charity or to the John Clayte Cauhape Memorial Scholarship Fund at the New Mexico Military Institute. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory. A Cowboy’s Good Night Today another cowboy Has crossed the Pearly Gates He’s been a long time coming, Lord, Where your home for him awaits. We’ll sorely miss our old friend, John, Whose time has come to go. His friends and family grieve for him Because we loved him so. John loved the ranch, the cowboy life, The open sky and plains. His stories told of days gone by, of progress and of change. He cherished his beloved books, his family and his wife, But most of all he loved his Lord who gives eternal life. So rest in peace, old friend, we pray, May the angels hold you tight. Until we join you heavenward, Sleep on in sweet Good Night!

John Cauhape,

October 1, 1922 - August 31, 2008