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RUDOLPH G. MILLER A long time native of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 23, 2008, with his wife, Priscilla, and his step children at his side in Flower Mound, Texas. Rudy was born on November 27, 1927 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Padilla Miller; father, George Miller and his youngest brother, Michael Miller. Rudy was a US Naval Veteran of World War II, and upon completion of his military service, he returned to Santa Fe where he embarked on a remarkable 34 year career in Law Enforcement. Rudy proudly served as a Santa Fe Police Officer from 1951 until his retirement as Assistant Chief of Police in 1970. In November of 1970 Rudy was appointed to the United States Marshals Service as a Deputy US Marshal. In September of 1974 Rudy graciously accepted the esteemed position of Chief of Police of Santa Fe, where he served honorably until his retirement in May of 1979. Rudy's crowning achievement was bestowed upon him by the late President Ronald Reagan, who appointed Rudy to the prestigious position of United States Marshal for New Mexico on March 9, 1982. Rudy's final position as US Marshal closed his decorated career in Law Enforcement. Rudy was married to the late Alice Manzanares Miller of Abiqui, New Mexico and has four children: Dennis Miller and wife Glenda, Floyd Miller and wife Roberta, Rudy Miller Jr., and Tessie Townsend. Rudy is survived by his sister, Ramona Lynn; brother, Ralph Miller and wife Celine, brother, George Miller and wife Barbara; and sister, Madelyn Ortiz and husband Albert. Rudy chose to move to Flower Mound, Texas 4 years ago where he enjoyed his golden years surrounded by his loving wife, Priscilla Miller and step children, Michael Aguirre and wife, Veronica, and Natalie Alvarado and husband, Robert. In addition, Rudy will be missed by his numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Rudy is planned for Friday, February 29, at 10:00 a.m. at Cristo Rey Church in Santa Fe, with interment of ashes to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600
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