06/01/2026
John Craig Huber, 78, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his home near San Ramón, Costa Rica. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Craig was a photographer, storyteller, devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, and a man who never met a stranger. Whether discussing politics, chasing photographs of landscapes and wildlife, or spinning one of his famously unbelievable stories, he had a gift for making people laugh, think, and feel at ease. His curiosity about the world and genuine interest in people remained with him throughout his life.
Born March 8, 1948, in Merkel, Texas, Craig was the son of the late Billy and Agnes (Adcock) Huber. He graduated from Anson High School in 1966, where he served on the student council and was quarterback of the football team while also playing basketball.
Craig served as a Corporal in the United States Army and was stationed in Hawaii and Japan. Working primarily in a military burn unit that received many soldiers wounded during the Vietnam War, he witnessed both profound suffering and extraordinary resilience. The experience left a lasting mark on his compassion, humility, and outlook on life.
Craig attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, graduating in 1975 with a degree in Political Science. It was there that a lifelong passion for politics took root. He was a photographer for the student newspaper and John Craig Huber, 78, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his home near San Ramón, Costa Rica. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Craig was a photographer, storyteller, devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, and a man who never met a stranger. Whether discussing politics, chasing photographs of landscapes and wildlife, or spinning one of his famously unbelievable stories, he had a gift for making people laugh, think, and feel at ease. His curiosity about the world and genuine interest in people remained with him throughout his life.
Born March 8, 1948, in Merkel, Texas, Craig was the son of the late Billy and Agnes (Adcock) Huber. He graduated from Anson High School in 1966, where he served on the student council and was quarterback of the football team while also playing basketball.
Craig served as a Corporal in the United States Army and was stationed in Hawaii and Japan. Working primarily in a military burn unit that received many soldiers wounded during the Vietnam War, he witnessed both profound suffering and extraordinary resilience. The experience left a lasting mark on his compassion, humility, and outlook on life.
Craig attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, graduating in 1975 with a degree in Political Science. It was there that a lifelong passion for politics took root. He was a photographer for the student newspaper and yearbook and a member of the HEI fraternity. During his time at McMurry, Craig formed lasting friendships and met Mary (Cole), whom he married on May 24, 1974. Together they built a partnership that would span more than five decades.
Photography became one of the defining passions of Craig's life. His photographs captured both the beauty of distant places and the small details others often overlooked. His camera rarely left his side, and he remained an enthusiastic observer of the world around him for the rest of his life.
Craig built a successful career in the oil and gas industry as a consulting drilling superintendent, working primarily throughout West Texas and eastern New Mexico. His work also took him to locations around the world, where he developed professional relationships and friendships that endured for decades.
In 2016, Craig and Mary relocated to Costa Rica. He embraced life there wholeheartedly. He spent his days photographing wildlife, tending his home, and taking long walks through the neighborhood, often stopping to visit with friends and neighbors along the way.
Craig is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary (Cole) Huber; children, Trina Huber, Travis and Tiffany Huber, and Dustin Huber; grandchildren, Kyra Hausam (Mason Cain), Lauren Huber, and Seth Collins; great-granddaughter, Hazel Toci; sister and brother-in-law, Evette and Rick Haberman; aunt, Sidney Phillips; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Agnes Huber; his brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Beth Huber; and several aunts and uncles.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to West Texas Rehabilitation Center or the American Heart Association.
