Erwin Kulosa, born in Robertsdale, Alabama was a loving husband and father to his family. He is survived by his wife, Lois, of 53 years; daughter, Carolyn Goff; son, Kenneth Kulosa; daughter, Susan Kulosa; grandson, Patrick Goff; granddaughter, Amber Goff; and sister Dorothea Nimtz. Erwin was preceeded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kulosa; a brother, Arthur; and sisters, Gertrude and Hildegard. Mr. Kulosa earned a Bachelor of Forestry at Michigan State University and a Masters in Forestry from Oregon State University. Mr. Kulosa worked as a forester in California and the Northwest for private companies and came to New Mexico as Manager of the Federal Timer Purchasers Association in 1968 which later became Inland Forest Resource Council. He became the Tribal Forester for the White Mountain Apache Tribe in White River, Arizona from 1987 until 1994 when he retired. Erwin was a member of the executive board for CASA which had two group homes for special needs women. He was also active in public affairs and started the Volcano Cliffs Association which was a group which fought for payment of their land on Volcano Cliffs from the City, State and Federal Governments. Erwin and his wife, Lois spend many happy retirement days going place and doing things in their RV as well as just being at home and enjoying their family. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at French - Lomas Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the New Mexico Alzheimers Association, 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE Ste 121 Albuquerque, NM 87111.