Asaph Shomer Mecklenburg

Asaph Shomer Mecklenburg, age 18, passed away Jan 1, 2025, in Oldham County, Texas. Asaph was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on November 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 1st 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 highschool on December 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, NM. His brother Isaiah of Richmond, VA, and sister Anavah of Dallas, TX. Also, he is survived by his Grandpa and Grandma Mincks of Fort Scott, KS, Grandma Charlotte Mecklenburg of Eilat, Israel, Great-grandma Lynette Santiago and her husband of Bella Vista, AR, 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, January 11, 2025, 11am at Restoration Fellowship Church, 264 Village Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO.