Larry Craig Stewart

Larry C. Stewart Larry Stewart, lovingly known to family and friends as Craig, departed this life on February 23, 2026. He was born on December 16, 1959, in Los Angeles, California to Gloria and Larry Van Stewart. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Leadville, Colorado where he and his siblings were raised. In 1980 he met the love of his life, Rose, whom he would go on to spend the next 45 years with. Together they raised 3 children, traveled the world and built a bond that will transcend death. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Larry Van & Gloria Dawn (Curtis) Stewart. He is survived by his devoted soulmate, Rosario Marie (Torres) Stewart, children Andrea Stewart & Charles Clark, Jennifer (Stewart) & Kevin King and Larry C. Stewart Jr. Grandchildren: Kasara (Stewart) & Jordan Ray, Xavier Stewart, Adam & Aurora King, and Roman Stewart-Clark. Great-Granddaughter, Kinley Ray. Siblings: Richard Stewart & Albert Garcia, Randy & Carrie Stewart, Lorrie Stewart and Ran Stewart & Kevin Williams. And numerous siblings-in-law, nieces and nephews in Utah and Colorado.

He joined the United States Army in 1983. His MOS was Tactical Satellite Operator; he ended his career in 505th Signal Battalion in 1993. He did 2 tours of duty in Germany, one in Mannheim and one in Karlsruhe. After his military retirement, he was an active and dedicated member of the American Legion Post 52. He was a member of 40/8 Voiture Locale 987 for 11 years. Post retirement he received a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Arizona. He was then employed as a government contractor beginning in 1996 and worked at Joint Interoperability Test Command on Fort Huachuca for 26 years until retirement. He received many honors and commendations during his career with the US Army and JITC, including a letter from the United States Attorney General praising his ability to restore communications after the attacks of September 11, 2001.

In the summer of 1980, his world changed forever when he met the woman who he would go on to spend the rest of his life with. Introduced by her sister, his beloved sister-in-law Irene, he knew within a few weeks Rose & Andrea would hold a special place in his heart. A whirlwind romance, he proposed on his birthday and they married March 7, 1981. They welcomed Jenna in December 1981 and Larry Jr in October 1987. Following their globetrotting, they settled in Sierra Vista, AZ in 1993 where they bought their forever home, nestled at the foot of the Huachuca Mountains. With their homebase far from their respective families, Craig & Rose found a surrogate family within the military community. Craig was a devoted fan of the Denver Broncos, a trait he shared with his late mother and enjoyed with Rose and Jenna. When he was younger, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, skiing, and he painted several pictures that still hang in his home today. He enjoyed country and rock music, bowling, dancing with his beautiful wife and playing on his gaming systems, a hobby inherited by all his children and grandchildren. A firm believer in education, he ensured his children and grandchildren were provided every tool and opportunity to grow into independent and analytical thinkers.

He had a profound effect on everyone he met; he will be deeply missed. Interment ceremony will be at 11 AM Friday, March 13, 2026, at Southern Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery located at 1300 S Buffalo Soldier Trail. Celebration of life to follow immediately after at the American Legion Post 52, 12 E Theater Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Monetary donations in his name can be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation supporting families of fallen first responders, military, and veterans.

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