Clark Emerson

Housewright

It is with profound sadness that the family of Clark Emerson Housewright announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at age 75 while under hospice care. With a generous heart and a gentle presence, he left the world a better place. His memory will forever be cherished by all who knew him. A truly good man leaves no empty space, only a rich legacy of love and kindness that remains. Clark Emerson Housewright was born on June 4, 1951 in Roswell, New Mexico. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1969, and was then drafted into military service with the United States Army. Clark served a tour In Vietnam and earned the Bronze Star. He continued his service in the Army as an aviator until his retirement after twenty years in 1993. Clark earned his Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics at Emory-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1995. He went to fly for Northwest Airlines and then Delta Airlines as a commercial airline pilot until his retirement in 2011. Clark found endless life and laughter in the companionship of his two beloved dachshunds, Brutus and Caesar. He is survived by his wife Catherine Jalsoviczky, daughters Katherine Housewright, Suzie Torres, Jennifer Rodriguez, two stepdaughters, Mikayla Weston, Grace (Hitoshi) Cullinan, and son Eric Housewright. Clark is also survived by two brothers, Claudie Housewright and J.E. (Bob) Housewright, one sister Donna Gilliland, and several grandchildren. Clark was preceded in death by his father Claude, his mother Ella Mae, and siblings Roy Doyal (John) Housewright, Ed Housewright, Estelle Shaw, Gladys Jones, and Norma Comau. Services will be held at 9:00 am on October 16, 2026 at Crossroads Assembly of God in Roswell, New Mexico. There will be a graveside military honor guard ceremony at 10:30 am in South Park Cemetery. The family requests donations to be made in Clark’s name to the American Cancer Society, K9s for Warriors, or Working dogs for Vets in lieu of flowers.