Alexandra Pace (’14), Denton. At North Texas, she was a member of Phi Sigma Pi. She earned her master’s degree in applied sociology at the University of Texas at Dallas. She worked in digital marketing and was a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Alex had a keen sense of humor, and enjoyed learning, reading and all outdoor activities.

Riley Gale (’10), Dallas. He was the lead singer of the metal trash band Power Trip, which he formed in 2008 while a student. Power Trip went from a local DFW band to tours around the world and it earned a Grammy Award nomination this year. Riley earned his technical writing degree from UNT and always had a passion for writing.

David Freeman (’03 M.Ed.), Corpus Christi. He was superintendent of Flour Bluff ISD since 2019. Prior to this position, he served as associate superintendent in Wichita Falls and superintendent in Montague and London ISDs. He started his career as a teacher, coach and administrator for Clear Creek, Woodville, Dallas, Keller, Muenster ISD and Saint Jo ISDs. He was board president of the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Bend.

Kimberly Kay White Pullin (’94), Allen. She began her career as an educator with Dallas ISD and later became a human resource administrator and realtor. Kimberly was a member of Delta Sigma Theta. She was an avid volunteer and sports fan. She had suffered injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident in 2013, but always retained a positive outlook. Survivors include her husband Ryan (’92).

Laura Anne Wientjes (’78), Rowlett. A music major, she enjoyed playing the piano, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Richard Faulk (’74), Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He graduated from UNT with a degree in music, then earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University. He had a successful legal career in Dallas, Houston and Washington, D.C., and even argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. He composed music for his church and family. He and his wife, Candace, established The Richard and Candace Faulk Young Composers Fund to assist students studying composition and produce an annual Richard and Candace Faulk concert. They were members of the Chilton Society.

C.B. “Buck” Mahaney (’64), Plano. He was known for his bronze sculptures of wildlife that were featured in museums and the Southwest Gallery in Dallas. He also was a businessman and served on the Parker City Council. He was an avid hunter and traveler.

Brenda Martin Graham (’63, ’69 M.Ed.), Marietta, Georgia. She taught in Denton and Dallas ISDs for 12 years. In her final year of teaching in Dallas, she was selected as Teacher of the Year at Stults Road Elementary School. She and her husband, Barry, then relocated to Georgia, where she taught school for one year, then raised her children before teaching again from 1993 to 1994. She enjoyed walking on the beach, hiking and taking day trips. At North Texas, she was a member of Gamma Eta chapter of Alpha Phi.

Lona “Deenie” Judd (’62), Shreveport. She taught at elementary schools and at the university level. Lona was active in many organizations and her church. She is preceded in death by her husband Louis (’56, ’76 M.B.A., ’80 Ph.D.).

Margaret “Peggy” Ladenberger (’61 M.Ed., ’70 Ph.D.), Dallas. She established The Merl Bonney Endowed Visiting Chair in Psychology at UNT and was a member of the Matthews Society. She had a lifelong passion for mental health, earning her doctorate in guidance and counseling from UNT and running her own psychology practice. She co-authored a weekly parenting column for The Dallas Morning News and taught a women’s empowerment class at Southern Methodist University’s School of Continuing Education. She also helped establish Suicide Prevention of Dallas in 1967. She enjoyed flying airplanes, hiking and dancing.