Herbert “Buzz” Waterhouse ’67
Herbert “Buzz” Waterhouse ’67 of Taos, New Mexico, died on June 18, 2015. He traveled the county in a $500 van and finally ended up on a dirt floor on Hondo Mesa in New Mexico. Buzz was the proprietor of the Alley Cantina, which he and his wife, Ruth, bought in 1996. He liked to be in charge and noted, “Bartending is a dance. And if you’re good at it, it can be a lot of fun.” Buzz was a brother of Pi Lambda Phi, earned a degree in history, spent time as a professional tarot card reader, supported local musicians and found a love for flying small aircraft. Buzz died from injuries sustained when the ultra-light plane he was piloting crashed near the Taos Regional Airport. A memorial video, Buzz: The Real Deal, can be seen at vimeo.com/143806984. Many items from Buzz’s extensive Hawaiian shirt collection were sold as a fundraiser for Stray Hearts animal shelter. Buzz is survived by Ruth and daughter Chani.
