Info Sheet - Michael J. Haggar
Died 22 June 2006
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Michael J. Haggar, Lt. Col. U.S. Army Ret., age 60, died on June 22, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Dana Kay Haggar of Albuquerque; son, Jason Haggar and wife, Heidi, of Snoqualmie, Washington; daughter, Carrie McCready of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Isabelle and Quinn Haggar; mother, Nan Haggar of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Lindsey Haggar of St. Peters, Missouri; brother, Kelly Haggar of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Mike was born in Hobbs, NM. He graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) in 1965. Mike completed his undergraduate degree at LSU and Masters in Psychology from the University of Wyoming.
After entering military service in 1967, he served a wide range of assignments. Mike served as a platoon leader and pilot in Vietnam, company commander, and Battalion, Brigade, and Division operations officer.
He concluded his military career in 1987. Mike then founded Systems Management Consultants specializing in information technology solutions for the medical community.
He was involved in the NMMI Alumni Association, serving as President and Vice President. Mike enjoyed numerous hobbies including Harley trips with Kay and trail rides with his friends and classmates from NMMI.
Mike will be missed by his friends and family and remembered as a loving husband, father, and patriot. A memorial service was held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Interment followed at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 a.m. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
Burial information: Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM