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Alan F. Kenneth, 55, a resident of Rio Rancho for 26 years, passed away on December 23, 2009 surrounded by his family. Alan is survived by his wife, Pam; three children, Ryan, Greg and Kristen; two sisters, Janet Gray, husband Terry of Las Cruces, Barbara Lange, husband Tom Wehmer of Santa Fe; two nephews, Kyle Lange, wife Karen of Portland, Oregon, Dylan Lange of Washington, DC; and a community of friends. Alan was preceded in death by his parents Everett Kenneth and Margaret Liebman. Alan was a wonderful and loving father, always involved in their lives growing up, from coaching their teams and traveling to tournaments throughout their lives. He had a very loving and open relationship with his children who he loved so much. Alan was immensely proud of all their accomplishments in life and extremely forgiving of life's little mishaps. He was even more loving to his wife of 26 years, Pam and so proud of her recent graduation from UNM. He kept a special closeness with his sisters which he always treasured. Alan was a salesman at Goodman's Furnishings for 17 years, traveling in NM and AZ making lifelong friendships with his customers and colleagues. Alan truly knew what customer service meant and worked diligently with his customers creating what they needed and supporting fully the product he sold. In January 2009 Alan was given an award by Chinle Hospital in Arizona for outstanding design and installation of their new ambulatory unit. Alan was known as the "Voice of the RAMS", announcing at any and all sporting events for the past 8 years until his illness. Alan announced for UNM Volleyball for two years and numerous state high school sporting events with the NMAA. He was admired by all his peers, coaches, players and parents. Alan was recognized in the community not only by his voice but by his enthusiastic personality and spirit. He touched the lives of strangers and friends alike. Alan was a very self-less person who spent a large part of his life volunteering and helping others and never asking for anything in return. He began by serving on the UNM Children's Hospital Board for two years. Alan served on the board and helped with the opening of Sunset Little League in 1995. He was involved in community projects within RRPS and the City of Rio Rancho to ensure that kids had the opportunities and places to play sports. His mission was to make sure that every kid had fun in the sport they were playing. He was a Rams Club parent, supporter and booster since 1999 serving as President and member. In recognition of all Alan has done for Rio Rancho Public Schools he was awarded the Volunteer of the Year in 2009. Alan will be truly missed by all who ever met him. A Celebration of Alan's Life will be held on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Rio Rancho High School, Reception to follow in the RRHS Cafeteria. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to Rams Club, Inc., 1512 Deborah Rd. #156, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 for the completion of the RRHS Soccer Complex of which Alan was a great supporter.
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