15-07-2025
Bruce Allen Black Bruce Allen Black, a long-time resident of
Jul. 14—Bruce Allen Black Bruce Allen Black, a long-time resident of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on July 8, 2025. Bruce was born August 20, 1936 in Albuquerque New Mexico to Ruth E. (French) and Harmon Black who preceded him in death. Rear Admiral Black received his second star and was the Commander of the Naval Reserve Intelligence Command of the United States for five years. Bruce A. Black graduated from Highland High School in 1954 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and joined the Naval Reserve as a seaman recruit in 1953. He received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Texas El Paso. Upon graduation in 1959, he married the former Marjorie Manget Watkins, his wife of 66 years. Bruce received his Masters Degree and his PhD in Geology from the University of New Mexico. After working for Shell Oil Company, he established his own company, Black Oil, as an independent consultant geologist. Most recently, he was the President of Black Exploration, LLC in Farmington, NM. He designed and created Kokopelli Cave, a unique Bed and Breakfast He loved to fly his airplanes and fish the mountain streams. Bruce served on the Board of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History during its establishment in Albuquerque. He also served as the President of the Rocky Mountain Section of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and member the Board of San Juan Regional Medical Center. In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his brother, James H. Black and wife Eleanor Black. He is survived by his wife of over 66 years, Marjorie, their children Leigh Irvin (Joel) and Bruce Harmon Black as well as grandchildren, Ashleigh (husband Vincent Gomez), Marilei Black and Alice and Tasha Irvin, and Great-Granddaughter Ruth Gomez. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to New Mexico Right to Life, The Wounded Warriors Project, San Juan College Foundation, or an organization of your choice.
