Asaph Shomer Mecklenburg, age 18, passed away Jan 1, 2025, in Oldham County, Texas.
Asaph was born in Siloam Springs, Ark., on Nov. 3, 2006, to Ted and Michala Mecklenburg. Then, he lived overseas with his family who were missionaries in Nepal. Later, he traveled to Israel, Australia, Cyprus and Mexico for pleasure and missions. Eventually, the family moved to Pagosa Springs when he was in first grade. He loved fishing, but couldn’t bear to keep the fish and always put them back. He also enjoyed boxing and cars. He loved his friends as well.
He worked three years for Stacyscapes as a landscaper. Asaph graduated from high school on Dec. 20, 2024. He planned to start a car and boat detailing business, and dreamed of serving in the Air Force and becoming a boxer.
Asaph is survived by his mother, Michala Mecklenburg, of Pagosa Springs, and father, Theodore Mecklenburg, of Albuquerque, N.M.; his brother Isaiah of Richmond, Va.; and sister Anavah, of Dallas, Texas. Also, he is survived by his Grandpa and Grandma Mincks, of Fort Scott, Kan.; Grandma Charlotte Mecklenburg, of Eilat, Israel; Great-grandma Lynette Santiago and her husband, of Bella Vista, Ark.; and uncles, aunts and cousins.
A son, brother, grandson and friend, Asaph was deeply loved by so many. His gentle and kind spirit was seen by all.
All those who loved Asaph are invited to join us for a celebration of life gathering on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at 11a.m. at Restoration Fellowship Church, 264 Village Drive, Pagosa Springs, Colo.
