David Hugh Hancock

David Hugh Hancock passed away June 1 at Plaza de Retiro in Taos. He was 91 and lived in Taos since moving from Albuquerque in 1999. Hugh was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Vera, his five brothers and a sister. He is survived by his daughter Sandy and her husband Bill Young and by his grandson Marcus Young and his wife Sarah. Hugh and Vera moved to Los Alamos where he worked for the Zia Company until retirement in 1979 as Alternate Chief of Tech Area Division supervising 800 employees. Hugh was born in Lawton, OK, and before New Mexico, Hugh and Vera lived in Arkansas, Connecticut , and Alaska . In the 1950s, they built a cabin in Cabresto Canyon at the end of a very rough road. In retirement, Hugh and Vera enjoyed winters in Mexico, South Texas, and Arizona. Services will be at Plaza de Retiro on Monday, June 15 at 2 PM. Donations may be made to Mountain Home Health Hospice (575-758-4786) in lieu of flowers.