Stephen B. (Estle Ornado) Harp

Stephen B. Harp (Estle Ornado Harp), age 99, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born January 8, 1922, in Woodbine, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Laura Harp; sister, Pauline Gibson; brothers, Chester, J.T., and Orlando Harp; stepson, Charles Ulery; grandchildren, Nicholas Celenze and Jefferson Davis; sons-in-law, James Wright, James Novak, and Steve Chancellor. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Ann Harp; daughters, Gloria Novak, Sherry Wright, Nichole Weakland (Don), Tanya Celenze (Mike), Stephanie Harp, Kristin Chancellor; son, Marc Harp (AnnMarie), and four generations of wonderful, beautiful kids living, 49 in all; 7 children, 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. He was always called dad, daddy, grandpa, and grandpa E.O.

He was a jack of all trades, most notably a WWII Naval bombardier/pilot, NM Mounted Patrol Officer, accomplished business owner, awarded Arabian horse owner/trainer, avid golfer, pool shark, and survivor of countless injuries. There was no mistaking he was a man of few words, but stern action.

From now on Angels will be pulling the coach as he rides shotgun over the flock.

“Keep your tailgate up” and “Keep it between the ditches.”

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choosing, as he did throughout his life.