Search Results

LUDI -- William T. Ludi, Jr., age 87, a well-known resident of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on June 20, 2008, at home after a lengthy illness. William was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Pina; his parents, William T. Ludi Sr., and Verenda "Bennie" Ludi; his sister Pita Madrid; brothers, Bobby, Tony, and Charlie Ludi and special friends Tom McElroy and Tony Leger. He is survived by his son, William T. Ludi, III and wife Helen; his daughters, Lori Campos and husband Pete; Dianne Ross and husband Dale of Rio Rancho, NM; Joanne Sanchez and husband Frank of Pendaries, NM; Kathryn Morga and husband Chuck and Karla Ludi of Albuquerque. His sisters Cecilia Baca of Longmont, Colorado; Ann Marie Archuleta and husband Richard; brother Mario Ludi and wife Angie of Albuquerque; and sister-in-law Margaret Ludi. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jackie Ludi-Darnell and husband Terry; Karin Ludi-Herrera and husband Jose, Sheila Ludi, Peter Campos, Amy Ross, Audrey Ross, Mark Ross, Stephen Sanchez, Kenneth Sanchez and wife Darlene, and Jennifer Sanchez. Great-grandchildren are Brittany, Trey, Ty Ludi-Darnell, Katlyn, Kayla, Reyes, Tristen Ludi-Herrera, Jordan Ludi, Alex Ross, Andreas, Enrico, Isabella, Sherri, Christy, and Willie Sanchez. In 1944, William and his father bought the established grocery store operated by Mr. George Herman. After about three years of operation, the Ludi's opened the bakery which contributed to the success and popularity of the store. William bought the store from his father in 1966 and expanded his business to include a Liquor Store, Laundromat, Mobile Home Park, and several rental properties. He retired in 1983 and his son William, III purchased the store and carried on the Ludi tradition. The store was sold outside of the family in 2001. William also continued to serve as a Bank Director of the 1st National Bank, now known as Community First Bank, since March 7, 1980. He was awarded "Business Man of the Year," by the Las Vegas-San Miguel Chamber of Commerce and in 1983 honored for 50 years of "Outstanding Business Service to the Community," by the Las Vegas Hispano Chamber of Commerce. William loved fishing and playing cards with his father and brothers, and was an avid baseball fan. After retirement he spent time travelling with his wife Pina as owners of Classic Travel & Tours. Serving as pallbearers are his grandsons Peter Campos, Mark Ross, Stephen Sanchez, Kenneth Sanchez, and nephews Tony Ludi, Paul Ludi, Gary Ludi and Victor Ludi. Honorary pallbearers are Ray Angel and Dan Perea. Rosary Services will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. and Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 25th at 9:00 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at Community First Bank; P.O. Box 100; Las Vegas; NM; 87701, payable to the William Ludi, Jr. Memorial Fund. Proceeds will go to the Kryptonites Baseball Team. William Ludi, Jr. and his father, William (Chief) Ludi, Sr., were always strong supporters of youth and baseball. The Kryptonites are 13-14 year-old players from Las Vegas who belong to the Santa Fe AABC Baseball Program. This program allows the youth to continue to develop their love for baseball beyond Las Vegas' Little League Program. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Home; 425-6551. Nelson Funeral Home 801 Douglas Avenue Las Vegas, NM 87701 (505) 425-6551
        Published on: Tue June 24, 2008