Lawrence "Larry" Herbert Mann

Lawrence “Larry” Herbert Mann, age 68, passed away on November 16, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Larry was born on July 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Berneice and Harry Mann.

Larry was known for his free spirit and love for adventure. He loved hiking, camping, and anything that gave him the peace he found outdoors. Larry could often be found enjoying a cold beer while sharing his amazing stories with his many friends. The open road, exploring and meeting new people were just a few of the things he thoroughly enjoyed in his life.

Mr. Mann was a devoted worker in the motion picture industry for over 40 years. He was an Emmy award winner and a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures. Larry was a world record setting Motorcycle Thrill Show Rider as a member of the “Death Riders”. Above all else, Larry loved his family. He was a loving father to four children and seven grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Larry is survived by his sons, Tim Mann and wife Jenny, and Chris Mann; daughters, Molly Mann and husband James Elsea, and Elsa Mann and fiancé Chris Koss; grandchildren, Nathan Elsea, Charlotte Elsea, Wyatt Mann, Weston Mann, Freya Slaughter, Teddy Mann, and Sophia Mann; partner, Lisa Amos; brother, Robert Mann; sisters, Mary Drabik and husband Tommy, and Margie Patchett and husband Stuart.

Mr. Mann is preceded in death by his parents and brother Harry Mann.