Here are more comments in response to the Portales News-Tribune obituary:

November 21, 2009
Ken's spirit was such a wonderful part of our group when Ken and I worked together at RELA in Boulder. I have been, and continue to be, inspired by his approach to life. What a loss...
Steve Stearns,
Boulder, Colorado

November 21, 2009
Kenny was such a gentle loving soul who left a similar legacy. I am blessed to have shared a small window of time with him and his beautiful spirit.
Jane Bowman/Kuhn,
Clovis, California

November 23, 2009
Regina, I am so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Many years have passed since I have seen you, but I still remember the great times we used to have at Troy and Maxine's house. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you.
Always, Grace
Grace Padilla,
Albuquerque, New Mexico

November 26, 2009
I will always remember the good times we had while working at PROFS. Rest in peace, my friend.
Steve Kulpa,
Nolensville, Tennessee

November 29, 2009
I met Ken when I was 19 on top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. We were both celebrating our birthdays. Ken and I hiked the Sierras, climbed mountains and were young and on the loose in the Sierras. It was a grand time. Since then my husband Smiley, Regina and I and our children have kept contact and all became fast friends. It was with a very sad heart that we heard of Ken's passing. He was an inspiration in my hiking, Smiley's sailing, and our sons were in awe of his many talents. We have all been deeply saddened by the loss of him. I will, however, continue to hike the Sierras, and Ken will live forever on the emulsion sheets of my mind. He will be remembered in the cool mountain breezes, the end of the trail that was just around the corner, as he liked to say, and in the starry starry nights of infinite beauty in the mountains he so loved. He will sail along with Smiley in his sailboat, floating on the wind following the wake. He was, and will always be, our dear friend. He is loved and missed. We love you Regina and Jess, and Chris. Come to the Sierras and we will all walk on the trails your husband (father) so loved. He will be with us there. He lives on in all of us who loved him.
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Lori and Smiley Tierney,
Mariposa, California