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Obituary For Lonnie Earl Cohorn

Lonnie Earl Cohorn, 73, a longtime resident of T. or C., passed away peacefully at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM on March 9, 2021.

Lonnie was born in Marathon, TX to John W. and Marion D. Cohorn. Mr. Cohorn was a proud US Navy veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. In his spare time, you could usually find Lonnie outdoors; fishing, hunting or tinkering around. He always had a good story to tell, and will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Lonnie is survived by his step sons: Troy Mansur, Ted Mansur and Tim Mansur; his sister, Vonnette Bedwell and 7 grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his wife Nancy C. (Middleton) Cohorn.

Cremation has taken place and Mr. Cohorn will be laid to rest with his wife at Ft. Bayard National Cemetery at a later date.

Guest Book

I worked with Lonnie aboard the USS America CV 66 and we talked many times together on off our work time! He was such a nice man and great friend! I never forget him and miss him too ! A great person who gave me advice during my marital troubles at sea in 1978! God bless him!!!!

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Enjoyed working with Lonnie in the Squadron. Very nice to be around him. Very friendly guy. RIP shipmate.

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Really enjoyed working with Lonnie. Lots of memories while serving in the Squadron. RIP shipmate.

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Fair winds and following seas Shipmate. May your Spirit be in His Grace and Peace.

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Go Rest High On That Mountain!

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RIP Lonnie

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Love you sweet brother.

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RIP Lonnie.

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