ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. --- "A Celebration of Life for Markel Byrd" will be held on Sunday, January 24 in the UNM Student Union Ballroom at 2 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Byrd, from San Diego, Calif., was a sophomore safety on the UNM football team. He passed away after a car accident on Tuesday, December 22 traveling home for the holidays.