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David Louis Rarrick, R.N., 49, passed suddenly on February 5, 2001. He is survived by his best friend and wife, Patricia; his father, Harold; his sister, Susan Herrera and husband, James, children, James Kristopher Herrera, Jason Tucker, Rachel Areadna Herrera; grandchildren, Jacob Herrera and Brandon Tucker; brothers, Mark and Shawn Rarrick, Shawn's wife, Kimberly, children, Samantha and Christine; his in-laws, Wendell and Marge Biggers and Wendell Biggers, Jr. and family; grandmother, Maxine Garrison of OK; and numerous other relatives and friends and Psycho-Killer, his cat of many years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Billie Rarrick in July 2000. David graduated from Sandia High School in 1969 and entered the US Army in December 1969. He served in Vietnam as a Clinical Specialist (LPN) with the 101st Airborne both in combat and as village doctor from December 1970 to December 1971. He returned to the White Sands Missile Range where he was honorably discharged in December 1972. He then received his R.N. degree from St. Joseph's College in Albuquerque. After working several years as a Critical Care R.N. in So. California, he returned to Albuquerque in 1992. He worked in various nursing and management positions until his death. He was known as David the Night Nurse for his desire to work nights. David loved the excitement in life, his latest activity with Patricia was SCUBA diving. He was a great uncle, sharing the excitement with nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family and colleagues for his good humor and presence. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at the French Mortuary-Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW with Rev. Mark Denton officiating. Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary-Westside, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW, Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Vietnam Veterans National Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 608, Angel Fire, NM, 87710.
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