Dear Suzanne, Beverly and Laura and families,
Sooz and I are still trying to digest Dick's passing. It was too fast for me to comprehend and leaves a large hole in all our lives. He was a beautiful intelligent and caring person who grew to be my best friend in life. We have our memories, mine going back 57 years. They will be with us, but are no substitute for him. Our love remains with you.
Dick and Susan Johnson

First I want to express my condolences to Dr. Hood's family. I admit to being stunned to hear that he is gone. I only just today learned about his passing. After being told, I walked out into the lobby of our Signed Language Interpreting Program at the University of New Mexico - and was struck anew at what Dr. Hood had indirectly created. In 1971 he invited me to stop in and teach 'sign language' to his Com. Dis. class

First I want to express my condolences to Dr. Hood's family. I admit to being stunned to hear that he is gone. I only just today learned about his passing. After being told, I walked out into the lobby of our Signed Language Interpreting Program at the University of New Mexico - and was struck anew at what Dr. Hood had indirectly created. In 1971 he invited me to stop in and teach 'sign language' to his Com. Dis. class of 8 students. If he had not made that original gesture, who knows if there would now be this program at UNM with 1,200 students annually learning signed language, each in turn impacting thousands of other people in our community. He has affected the lives of countless people. I am sorry for the family and friends' loss.

My sincerest condolences to Dr. Hood's family.
I have many fine memories of Dr. Hood from visits with Laura at the Hood home in Albuquerque and from Laura's wedding in Washington, DC. I remember his fondness of Frank Sinatra and wonderful sense of humor. God's blessings,
Lauren Leasor

I am saddened to hear of Dr. Hood's passing. He was my Graduate Advisor @ UNM and help greatly in "opening doors" for me in the profession after graduation, even in my pursuit of private practice in 1985. He was a good man who taught us a lot, cared for us, and worked tirelessly for the program and its students. Also, he was able to "revive" those around him with precisely timed applications of humor & wit to alleve the

I am saddened to hear of Dr. Hood's passing. He was my Graduate Advisor @ UNM and help greatly in "opening doors" for me in the profession after graduation, even in my pursuit of private practice in 1985. He was a good man who taught us a lot, cared for us, and worked tirelessly for the program and its students. Also, he was able to "revive" those around him with precisely timed applications of humor & wit to alleve the weariness from graduate school enedeavors to endless convention meetings. In school, I asked to borrow his display of middle ear bones for a presentation. He had a hard time finding them, and left one of his "signature" typewritten notes in my box that read: "Ossicles are still missing. Hearing appears to be OK, though!". He will be missed. My best to his Family, Friends & Former Students. Dan Franks, former student, retired audiologist and longtime Friend.

We love you and have your family in our prayers.

Our sincere condolences. Dick will be sorely missed by a multitude of friends as well as family. We wish we had acquired his golfing skills.

So sorry to hear about Dr. Hood. He was my FAVORITE professor in my graduate program at UNM in the early 80s. He was always so funny and cheerful. He loved to say "Huh?" so one day I baked him a cake and spelled out "Huh?" with M & M's on the top. Also, after he retired and was working from home, he came to my grandparents house and helped us provide my grandfather with a way to listen to

So sorry to hear about Dr. Hood. He was my FAVORITE professor in my graduate program at UNM in the early 80s. He was always so funny and cheerful. He loved to say "Huh?" so one day I baked him a cake and spelled out "Huh?" with M & M's on the top. Also, after he retired and was working from home, he came to my grandparents house and helped us provide my grandfather with a way to listen to his television without getting a divorce from my grandmother! What a wonderful man he was. I'm so thankful that I had the chance to know him. My deepest sympathies to your family. A life well lived is something to be so proud of! God bless

Renee (Thompson) Sensabaugh

Richard "Dick" Hood and Family,

We are sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. We will all miss him
and remember him always. I knew Dick on the tournament trail around New Mexico for many, many years. He was a fine golfer, knowledgeable of the rules and a great asset to the game.

God Bless you and you family,
John Speary,PGA

We are sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time.

With heartfelt love - Steve and Sara

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your dad and grandfather.

Love,

Julie Treadwell