Kirtland
Luis "Rudy" Delgado
March 2, 1935 - Oct. 6, 2015
Luis "Rudy" Delgado, 80, of Kirtland, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2015, in Durango, Colo. He was born March 2, 1935, in Chama, to Luis and Maria Delgado.
Rudy graduated from high school in 1952, in Chama. He married Martha in 1954. He cut hair for the people in Chama, charging 50 cents up to a $1 per haircut. He moved to Aztec in 1971. Rudy was a union member of Local #16 working at the power plant in San Juan County as a laborer. He loved to fish and hunt; and later in life he enjoyed going to the casino. Rudy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, they were always making him smile or to laugh out loud. He had a smile for everyone and it will be greatly missed.
Rudy was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Ann Delgado and his parents, Luis and Maria Delgado. He is survived by his wife, Martha Delgado; son, Larry L. Delgado; daughter-in-law, Eva K. Delgado; grandson, Donald Martinez and his daughter, Adrianna; and his granddaughter, Erin (Craig) Gavett and their children, Alissa and Caleb.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2100 E. 20th St. in Farmington.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, also at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Farmington with Father Jeff King as celebrant. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, 1606 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington.
A reception will be in St. Mary's parish hall after interment.
Pallbearers are Larry Delgado and Donald Martinez.
Rudy's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Burial and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.