MOJAVE MULESKINNERS

Fran Curtis (1952 - 2025)

Member #249 

He was a modest man who shunned fanfare or a celebration of life despite being most deserving of one. A genuine gentleman and a proud Marine, he will be missed!

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Mike Hardy  (1957-2024)   

Member #189

Deadwood passed away unexpectedly after a brief battle with a rare and aggressive illness. He was a cherished friend and member of the Mojave Muleskinners since 2013. Deadwood was also known as "Sheriff Wheeler" at Knotts Berry Farm Ghost Town - a celebration of life 8/03/2024 was held in his honor.

Thomas W. Gabbard (1952-2022)  Member #197

Morgan was known for his music career. He played acoustic guitar and sang in multiple cekebrity country -western bands throughout Indiana and Arizona. He was a gunfighter reenactor most of his life and in 2014, he joined the Mojave Muleskinners. From then on you could find him  most weekends out at Goldfield Ghost Town, doing what he loved!

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Joseph Cyr (1938 -2021)     

Member #7
Joe was an enthusiast of everything Old West. He was a member of the Mojave Muleskinners for 26 years. He was also active in the Prescott Regulators & Their Shady Ladies, a re-enactment group in Prescott. Joe was always known for his love of cigars. His buddies in the western world must carry on in his name. Joe proudly served in the United States Air Force and was a member of American Legion Post 6 in Prescott. Joe retired from Nabisco in Buena Park,

William "Bill" Wright (1949-2020)  Member #109

Joanna Wright  Member #110
Henry Fencepost, a Calico Ghost Town Hall of Famer, was a pianist and entertainer at Calico Ghost Town, CA since 1968. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanna aka Nushkie MM #110. May they both in peace. 

George Austin (1935-2015)    Member #142

This man lived for keeping the Old West alive. Even during his treatments, he would drag Lotta out to Goldfield Ghostown, AZ whenever he could because he loved it so much. Rest In Peace, Tumbleweed, you will be missed.

Lanna Bow  (19xx-2012)   

Member #46

AKA Sissy Sew n So

AKA Sweet Lanna Bow. 

Beloved sister to MM #29, Calico School Mistress

Ray Shank  (1937-2009)     

Member #106
Buck Thorn passed away on August 6, 2009. Always the gentleman,
Buck was a very friendly and giving person who would give the hat off his head if you needed it, 
and in some cases he did just that. His pain is finally gone. May he rest in peace.

Jeaninne Maust  (19xx-1999)

Member #26

Gena Capps (19xx - 2024)

Member #162 

California member since 2010. Beloved wife of Capt.Ball. 

Rick Nagel  (1958-2023)     

Member #70

A good and dear friend died today. He battled and won once, but alas it was not to be the second time. Thank you, "Rattlesnake Rick" for your friendship over the many years. You will be missed out on the streets but always be in our hearts

Jeanie Allen  (1963-2021 )     Member #133 

She initially joined back in 2006 and had intentions of rejoining. Known for her smile and friendly personality, she regarded the Mojave Muleskinners as her extended family.  May she rest in peace

Steve Baker   Member #190

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Dave Halseth  (1966-2019)    Member #202

Most of you would remember him as the carriage driver at Goldfield Ghost Town. He was a horse wrangler by trade and had a big  heart. Godspeed.

Robert S. Melgoza (1955-2012)  Member #158
He didn't have the chance to make it to an event and was looking forward to doing so and meeting everyone. Here is man who followed the Mojave Muleskinners on the websites & Internet and just had to be a part of the group even though he lived in Oregon. This is yet another humbling reminder of what a remarkably special group of reenactors the Mojave Muleskinners are and how we touch people's lives around the world by simply keeping the Old West alive.

Harvey Higley (1942-2011)    Member #84
All were there to Show Homage and Pay Their Respects to a Man that Walked Tall and Lived Life at it's Fullest, A United States Army Viet Nam Veteran, Police Officer, Father, Son, Brother, Member Of The Mojave Muleskinners and Dedicated Member of The Reenactment Guild of America. Harvey Higley was a Legend That Few can Ever Replace

Carolynn Herrera (1960-2009)    Member #117
Sugar Britches passed away on Friday February 13, 2009. She was a shy floozy that always had a smile for everyone. A life cut too short, she will be missed by her family, friends and all of the visitors that visit Goldfield Ghost Town. Her funeral was held  in Scottsdale, Arizona. A personal gunfighter memorial was held on Sunday February 29, 2009 at the Church On The Mount in Goldfield Ghost Town.

Dennis E Moore (1957-2000)  Member #36

Beloved brother of Purgatory and Tooley.

Dale Shacklett  (1948-2024)  Member #192

Farkle was very active with the Mojave Muleskinners and the Goldfield Gunfighters over the years. His quirky mannerisms and character was always a lot of fun for the public and fellow members. He just recently rejoined and was planning on joining us this season out at Goldfield. Rest In Peace

Robert Cloward  (1948-2023)    Member #8

Robert 'Bob' Cloward passed away at home on February 15, 2023. After moving to the High Desert he was the head gunfighter and Marshall at Calico Ghost Town - "Bismark Bob".

Prior to his retirement Bob worked for Silver Valley Unified School district, first as a custodian and then as a pert of the MOT team. A celebration of life was held at Calico Ghost Town.  

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Louis E. Cuyler (1940-2021)  Member #225

He loved history. Was a Civil War reenactor for 52 yrs; the 24th Michigan Infantry, Iron Brigade, SUV, Battery C and 3rd Battery Michigan Light Artillery. He was a background artist in 3 Civil War movies portraying officers & privates; a US Senator “Senator Will E. Spendit”; “Rev. Mason", a circuit rider, mountain man, revolutionary soldier, and his latest venture was a cowboy “Shorta Cash” with the Goldfield Gunfighters.

James  G. Murphy (1933-2020)   Member #130

AKA Mad Mick

John G Doolittle (1934-2019)    Member #38
Was married to Patti Doolittle, a fellow Mojave Muleskinner and the "love of his life". 

Steve McOwen  (1956-2014)    Member #17

 "I remember how funny Doc was and how much he liked chocolate cake, I took one to Calico and half of it was left and I was worried it wouldn't get eaten. He said." Not while I'm around" and not only did he eat it all there wasn't a crumb left. There used to be a restaurant here in Lucerne Valley and I would go there every Wednesday after work for their meatloaf. Every time, Doc and Flo were there and Doc was eating a big piece of chocolate layer cake. Funny the things you remember about people!"

Richard Selvan  (19xx-2011)   

Member #123

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Richard Lee Boyd (1934-2003)   

Posthumous Member #93
Richard was born to  James Boyd and Daisy Barnes in Los Angeles. Richard was an honored  Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War 1952 - 1956. He grew up in the movie industry during the heyday of the western movies where his father, Oliver James Boyd, worked and it fueled his interest in the old west. It wasn't until Richard's son Lucky Sumtyms got involved in western reenactments that his interest piqued again and he joined his son performing.

Christian Menyhart (1976-1996)   Posthumous Member #95
The son of Peter Menyhart, aka "German Pete" owner of the Whitehorse Ranch, Chris was only 20 years old when he sadly passed away on November 10, 1996. He had a bright future ahead of him. He just bought his first house, was a mechanic ready to take on the family business, worked as a stuntman and performed as a reenactor with his father.

Donn Pera (1936-2024) 

Member #23

Very sad to announce the passing of one of the early  Mojave Muleskinners, Acton Ranger, MM #23. We had a lot of fun with Acton at Calico Ghost Town, CA  in the group's early years. Please keep Cameo Sandi and family in your prayers.

Cody Lee Williams  (1933-2021)  Member #197

Cody was an Ore Foreman at the Borox Mine in California. He left behind a selection of whimsical writings about many subjects, his favorite being the Muleskinners. You can find them on our website. 

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James Carr  (1955-2021)     

Member #132

"AJ-199" on CB radio; "Coach James" in Little League, youth basketball, youth football;  "Alabama James or AJ" with Goldfield Gunfighters and Mojave Muleskinners. He retired from Bell Steel, as a welder fabricator in 2019. After 22 years, and days before his passing, he wed the love of his life, Ms. Trixy Rose. 
 

Jack Moorehead (1943-2020)    Member #83

Eula Williams  (19xx-2016)    Member #49

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our friend Miz Eula, Mojave Muleskinner #49, beloved wife of Weakeyes Cody, MM #15. She passed away quietly Saturday January 2, 2016. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cody and his family.

Jim Staxrud (1947-2012)   

Member #61

Founder of the Desert Guns Reenactement Group hailing from Fallbrook, CA  

Patrick "Ski" Sikorski (1945-2010)  Member #57
"What, are you goofy?"  
Ski passed away on Sunday May 9, 2010. A Marine and a gunfighter, he was a wonderful soul full of life that always had a smile and his quick wit always put a smile on our face. He was one of those rare people and we are better having had him in our life. He will be greatly missed. His memorial was held May 15, 2010 in Mesa, Arizona at his home with the Marine Color Guard performing the ceremony.

Arthur Crofutt (1945-2007)    Member #14
Art had the soul and spirit of a cowboy and chose to live his life as one on his own terms. He was an actor and traveled through the Southwest participating in Reenactments as a member of  the Mojave Muleskinners. Art appeared in the 1993 movie, "Tombstone" which starred Kurt Russell; Val Kilmer & Sam Elliot. Art's first love from his Chateauroux schooldays was his talented hand at drawing and painting.