Garett Rex, 54, formerly of Albuquerque, NM died suddenly on June 28, 2025.

Garett is survived by his wife Tara, sons Nathan (Madison) and Matthew; his mother Judy (Bill) McNeese; his sisters Ginger (Graham) Tull and Torey (Tommy) Barrs; his stepmother Lynda Rex; nieces and a nephew. He is predeceased by his father, Tom Rex.

Garett grew up in Albuquerque, NM. He went on to proudly serve in the US Navy and deployed to Desert Storm on the USS Ranger. After the Navy, he attended UNM earning his Bachelor’s in Business Administration. He continued his education to receive his Masters of Science National Security and Public Safety from University of New Haven in 2007.

He married his wife, Tara, in 2004 and had two boys - Nathan, 19, and Matthew, 17. They meant the world to him. In 2008, they moved to Colorado to raise their young family.

He was an integral part of the Nuclear Detection Program for the United States. He moved on to work for Lockheed Martin on the Artemis I project for NASA. He supported the Orion spacecraft that will eventually house astronauts when they go to space.

Garett loved the outdoors enjoying mountain biking, skiing, fishing, dirt biking, and more. His sons learned everything they know about fishing from him. He had the patience of a saint taking them to the river as young boys.

He was a huge lover of animals, and would show big love to the neighborhood dogs. His dogs got shown immense love through his kind heart and his enjoyment of sharing his meals and several treats throughout the day.

Garett took to coaching his sons’ youth hockey, baseball, and football teams. He wasn’t just a coach; he was a mentor who believed in every player. He enjoyed coaching and loved watching his sons and group of players grow and develop.

Garett had a kind heart and soul. He was loved by many.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to any Veteran program of your choice.

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