Hunter Lee Geer

Hunter Lee Geer passed away on February 7, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on July 29, 1935, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and was 89. Hunter was the son of Emmit Forrest Geer and Etta Riley Mason. After World War II, Hunter and his family moved to New Mexico where he graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1954. Hunter went on to graduate from New Mexico State University and was very involved in Real Estate development until he entered the University of New Mexico School of Law, graduating in 1966.

Hunter began his law career as Assistant Dean at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. He returned to New Mexico to become Assistant Dean at the UNM School of Law and was instrumental in establishing the American Indian Law Center. The American Indian Law Center was developed to encourage and support Native Americans in pursuing careers in law and beyond. In 1975 Hunter opened his private practice, specializing in Real Estate Law.

Outside of his professional life, Hunter remained very active with the UNM School of Law and enjoyed golf and volunteering at Popejoy Hall.

Hunter is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Harlene Geer; and his children and grandchildren, Kelly Austin (Chuck) and Ashley and Josh; Derek Geer (Jennifer); Darby Karchut (Wes); Lee Geer (Robin) and Roshelle; Krista Tricarico (Andrew) and Sydney and Haley; Stephanie Tallent (Brent) and Samuel and Ellie; and six great-grandchildren.

Hunter's Celebration of Life gathering will take place Thursday, March 20, 2025, 1:00 p.m., at The Albuquerque Country Club, 601 Laguna Blvd. SW.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Memory of Hunter Lee Geer to Popejoy Hall. Please contact: Maryellen Missik-Tow, Development Director, Popejoy Hall, MSC 04 2580 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131; phone (505-220-0905) or email at maryellen.missik-tow@unmfund.org.