Our deepest condolences go out to the Smith family. We met Hoss through our good friend Buddy DiCarlo when Buddy was transferred to Edmonton Alberta Canada from Alaska in the late 90's. Occasionally,  Hoss would travel to Edmonton to attend oilfield equipment shows at which gave us the opportunity to get to know him. As a result, the 3 couples ( Buddy and Joan, Hoss and Cathy, and Darlene and I ) spent a week or two on vacation in Mexico. 

It was one of the best vacations we have ever had. The mixture of Hoss and Buddy (who kept us laughing continously) and Cathy and Joan (the kind and gentle voices of reason) ensured that we had fun without us getting out of hand. 

Hoss and Cathy were a great couple and we will always remember them both with great affection.