[NMCycling] Roger Retallack RIP

[paul via Bike-racers]

For those who rode in the late 80s and 90s you probably knew Roger. He 
was the friendliest guy around and would help anyone anytime, anywhere. 
He was know as one of the least color coordinated riders but one of the 
most underrated, yet savvy and proficient masters racers. He started his 
cycling life as a 300 lb biker and in one year dropped a dozen weight 
categories and won several races in the following years. He was an 
amazing person and will be greatly missed.

http://obits.abqjournal.com/obits/show/245162:
"RETALLACK, ROGER ALAN age 64, passed away August 24, 2014. Roger is 
survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Lillian; his children, Charles 
Retallack & fiancee, Alison Edwards, and Mercie Pisa and husband, Tony; 
grandchildren, Amaris, Matthew and Riley; his stepmother, Shirley 
Ziegler and family; nephew, Craig Retallack and family; his immediate 
sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many special nieces and nephews. 
Roger had a love of motorcycles, tattoos, racing, RC planes, guitar 
playing, music, gaming and working on computers. He always had a good 
joke to offer to friends and strangers alike. He was genuine. Above all 
He will be greatly missed but we know that he can now happily ride away 
on his motorcycle. Visitation will be Thursday, August 28, 2014 from 
1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Tribute Service at 2:00 p.m. in the 
Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, Deacon Santos Abeyta, presider. Private 
disposition will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers the 
family requests donations be made to fallenheroesfund.org. Please visit 
our website at: www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online 
guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Drive 
SW (505) 243-7861"

-Paul