Mack Chase entered eternal rest with his family by his side on October 2nd, 2023 in Artesia, NM, at the age of 92.

Mack was born April 29th, 1931, the 4th of 8 children to Edgar and Marie Chase. He was raised in Artesia, NM, and married the love of his life, Marilyn, in 1953 after returning from being an A&E Mechanic in the US Army. He worked with his elder brother, George, in the oil field for many years before branching out on his own, creating Mack Energy.

Mack was a successful businessman in the Oil and Gas Industry and other endeavors including, Chase Farms, Chase Pecans, Caza Ranches and others.

Mack loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with his siblings, children, grandchildren, and close friends. Mack loved his children and grandchildren dearly and would give wisdom to each at any opportunity; or simply as a joke to make everyone laugh. Mack was always the prankster and always wanted to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Mack received many awards throughout his life including; Artesia Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award, Permian Basin Top Hand Award, Oil & Gas Hall of Fame Inductee, University of New Mexico Honoree Doctorate Degree, Lifetime Achievement Award Artesia Public Schools, Desk & Derrick’s Boss of the year and New Mexico Public Education Lifetime Achievement Award

Mack’s impact and generosity in Artesia will be felt for years from his support of many programs and projects including; Artesia Public Schools, Bulldog Bowl, Artesia Mainstreet, Derrick Floor, Mack Chase Athletic Complex, Soccer Fields, Aquatics Center, Artesia Public Library, Little League Fields and many more. Mack made Artesia a better place to live with his generosity in giving and making an impact on people’s lives.

In 2006 Mack & Marilyn started the Chase Foundation with the primary goal of giving AHS students the opportunity to attend a College or University of their choice. Through today this program has funded scholarships to 2,000 students with over 900 Artesia students graduating with a college degree. Mack’s legacy in his scholarship program has changed a generation with these graduates becoming our future leaders.

Mack was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Marie. His sisters Vera, Margaret, and Shirley. His brothers Bill and George, his wife Marilyn, and their daughter Terry Lynn.

Mack is survived by his brother-in-law Cookie Blancet of Lovington, his brother Jim Chase of Albuquerque, his sister Nona Brewer and husband Tommy of Artesia. His son Robert and wife

Deb of Artesia, daughter Gerene and husband Greg of Lubbock, TX., son Richard and wife Karla of Artesia. His grandchildren, Chance and co parent Claire of Dallas, TX., Kortney of Dallas, TX.,

Dallas of Lubbock, TX., Derek & Katie of Tucson, AZ., Delaney and husband Kalvin of Sheridan, WY., Jacey and husband Daniel of Lubbock, TX., four great-grandchildren, Cash, Collins, Emersyn, Isabel and numerous nephews and nieces.

Pallbearers are: Verble Chase, Danny Chase, Matt Brewer, Mark Brewer, George Chase, Brian MacCarty, Scott Alexander, Courtney Pearce.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 5th 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Terpening & Son Funeral Home.

Services for Mack Chase will be at Bulldog Bowl, Friday, October 6th 2:30 p.m. with Preacher Mike Elliott as the officiate.

Memorial Donations can be made to the Chase Foundation in honor of Mack C. Chase. www.chasefoundation.com