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Obituary for ROGERS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday June 13, 2012

RICHARD DUANE Age 76, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 6th, 2012. Richard was the second of 12 children to Ancel and Inez Rogers. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years Linda, brothers Allan of Pleasanton, CA., Jerry of Phoenix, AZ., and sister Dorothy Randell of Brooks, OR, his sons Gary, Terry Jo, and Martin, daughters Sherry, Geneva, Tracy Orth (wife of son-in-law Galen), and Kelly Marvin (wife of son-in-law Jeffery). He was the proud grandfather of seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Richard had a love and passion for the breeding of thoroughbred horses for racing as well as raising championship bloodhounds, which he sold to buyers across the country. He was a retired electrician of Local IBEW 611. A special thank you to Presbyterian Hospice for the final months of care from February 2012 to June 2012. Also a special thanks to all our family and friends in our time of need. "Losing You" Our hearts still ache in sadness, And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. Forever loved. Forever missed. In our hearts forever. A celebration of life service will be at the family home on Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 starting at 1:00 pm till 6:00pm.