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Richard "Ricky" David Roberts was born February 8, 1974 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Richard and Judith (Powers) Roberts. He grew up in the Albuquerque area, graduating from Cibola High School in 1992. During his high school career Ricky was was on the "A" honor roll and involved in football, soccer, and track. During one high school football game, Ricky scored all 24 of Cibola's points. He did this by being the wide receiver and the kicker. He also held the Albuquerque record for kicking the longest field goal of 55 yards. Following high school graduation, Ricky went on to the University of New Mexico, the Lobos. He was a walk on to the football team, eventually securing a full scholarship. During his football career there, Ricky tore all three ligaments in his knee. Ricky set the school record for weight lifting among wide receivers. He then transferred to Eastern New Mexico University on a full scholarship. This is where he played football and found a new passion of acting, graduating in 1997. Ricky worked on Wall Street in the late 1990's before moving back to New Mexico to be with his ill mom, staying with her until her death. While on Wall Street, Ricky worked in investment banking. He was currently studying for his investment license. Ricky was baptized August 2, 1990 with his father in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Ricky's hobbies showed his love of the great outdoors, including fishing, spear fishing, fly fishing, hunting and elk hunting. He loved being in the mountains or by the ocean and taking walks with his wife. He also enjoyed spending time with his dogs. Ricky was married to Jennifer Onnen on April 5, 2003 after knowing her for 5 months. They resided in Wappingers Falls, NY until August of 2003 when they moved to Cokato, Minnesota. Ricky passed away on May 18, 2004, at the age of 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; soon to be born daughter, Grace Judith; father, Richard Roberts; sister, Renee (Joey) Sanchez; brother, Russell Haway; mother and father-in-law, Tony and JoAnn Onnen; brother-in-law Matthew Onnen; sister-in-laws Kristin (Paul) Humber, Ruth Onnen, and Lori Onnen; uncles, Tom and Keith Roberts; cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Judith Haway (Roberts) and maternal and paternal grandparents Richard and Ceridwen Roberts. Memorial service to be held on Thursday, May 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the RioWest Community Church, at 6751 Pasilla Road NE, Rio Rancho, located off of 528 across the street from Rivers Edge II on Riverside Drive in Rio Rancho.
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