Steve MacIsaac

Colonel Richard "Steve" Mac Isaac, 77, passed away in his Rio Rancho, NM home on January 24, 2025. An Air Force veteran of Vietnam, Nickel Grass, Operation Just Cause, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and many we will never know about, Col. Mac was highly decorated for his 30 years of service to his country.

Col. Mac was born on February 4, 1947 in Los Angles, CA to John and Eleanor Mac Isaac. In 1970, he graduated from The United States Air Force Academy and after completing pilot training, went straight to South East Asia to participate in the Vietnam war. After completing his tour, he transitioned to The Military Airlift Command and flew the C-5 Galaxy. He participated in Operation Nickel Grass in the 1973, Operation Just Cause in 1989, Operation Desert Shield in 1990 and Desert Storm in 1991.

Col. Mac retired a full Colonel in 2000 in Tampa FL with 30 years of military service and 4,800 flying hours. His significant awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit with one OLC (Oak Leaf Cluster), Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with one OLC, and Air Medal with two Silver OLC's.

Col. Mac was a brave and loyal warrior and leader, as well as a patient and loving husband and father. He married Nancy Shuttleworth in Dover, DE in 1975. Together they raised a family while being stationed around the country and beyond. He and his wife then settled in Rio Rancho NM in 2001 where they both shared their love of golf and travel.

He is survived by his wife and his two children, John Paul and Susan and his granddaughter Luchi.

Per his wishes, his remains will be interred at The United States Air Force Academy Cemetery in a future ceremony, date to be determined. We kindly accept prayers and wishes instead of flowers and cards. Any donations should be sent to Folds of Honor - https://foldsofhonor.org/