Patrick McClure Cherry, age 47, of Anchorage, Alaska passed away in Clayton, New Mexico on January 26, 2016.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in Alaska at a later date. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton.

Patrick McClure "Mac" Cherry was born on July 5, 1968 in Socorro, New Mexico. He worked for the State of Alaska in Anchorage, and was an avid sports fan, golfer and fisherman. Mac suffered from leukemia, and came to Clayton for the last days of his life to live with family. Mac was the son of Mae Cherry of Clayton, and the brother of Kimila Cherry of Anchorage, Alaska and Alexander Cherry III of Anchorage, Alaska. Patrick's father, Alexander Cherry, Jr. passed away in 2006. He is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.