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BURGUETE -- Ruth T. Burguete, age 87, of Vaughn, NM, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2006 in Raton, NM. She was born September 30, 1919 in West Lafayette, IN, the daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Rausch, Thelen. She was a graduate of Purdue University and worked as a dietitian for the Veterans Administration Hospital. She later received a Master's Degree from the University of New Mexico. Ruth was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vaughn. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Edwin Schmitz and Daniel Burguete; and her grandson, Scott Clark. She is survived by four daughters, Jean Clark and husband, William (Tersh) of Raton, Ann Lopez and husband, Ron of Colorado Springs, CO, Mary Elizabeth Burguete of Vaughn, NM, and Sharon Carrillo and husband, Raul Jr. of Las Curces, NM; one son, Daniel Burguete and wife, Marie of Vaughn, NM; sisters, Alberta Riddiford of Raton, NM, and Mary Lou Hess of Devon, PA; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be Friday, October 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vaughn, NM, Mass of the Resurrection will be Saturday October 7, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Jerry Johnson as the celebrant. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Vaughn. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Catholic Relief Services or St. Jude Hospital. Arrangements and a celebration of love for Ruth are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.
        Published on: Fri October 06, 2006