Dr. Wayne M. Ahr, one of the world's leading experts in the study of carbonate rocks, passed away at his home on Nov. 3, 2011. Friends, former students, and colleagues of Wayne's are invited to a Celebration of Wayne's Life at 11 a.m., Dec. 7, 2011 in Halbouty 101 on the Texas A&M campus. Light refreshments will be served after the service.

If you cannot make this celebration but would like to send a photograph for the slide show, or write a remembrance of Wayne for his family that will be greatly appreciated. Please send photographs, images or remembrances to Dr. Mike Pope, 51 Halbouty Hall, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115 or email them to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

An endowed fellowship was established in Wayne's honor to provide support to graduate students and the Berg-Hughes Center at Texas A&M University. Contributions can be made to the Wayne Ahr Fellowship at Texas A&M Foundation, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840, or contact Diane Barron, 979.862.4944 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .