Richard Timothy Wagoner

Richard "Rick" Timothy Wagoner, 38, of Farmington passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013 at his home. Rick was born April 4, 1975 at Cherry Point Marine Base Havelock, North Carolina. Rick graduate from College Heights Baptist Academy in 1994 and went on to earn his degree in Industrial Processing, and was a long term employee at Beeline Gas Systems. He loved the challenges of the field and enjoyed solving any problem that came his way. Rick married the love of his life and high school sweetheart Andrea in October 2006, and was a loving father, husband and friend. He was passionate about food, writing, playing the bass, Mountain Dew, and Dr. Pepper. An avid heavy metal enthusiast and dedicated "World of Warcraft" player, he loved the fall weather, Halloween and the holiday seasons. Rick was never shy about voicing his opinion and saying exactly what the thought. He may have been liked by few but was deeply loved and admired by many. Life was brighter with him in it. Rick was preceded in death by his father Jack Wagoner, paternal grandmother Ruby Nagel, maternal grandparents Olivia and Willie Sanchez. He leaves behind his wife Andrea Wagoner, son Noah James Hobaugh, daughters Brenna, twins Amie and Abbie Hobaugh; mother JoAnn Wagoner-Caldwell and in-laws Russell Huffman and Pamela Huffman; brothers Mike Caldwell of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Andrew Caldwell, Chris Sanchez both of Farmington and brother-in-law Aaron Huffman; sisters Rachel Doolin and Alicia Caldwell both of Farmington; his faithful companion, his dog "Tasha-Bear"; one nephew, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends and family are invited to a visitation today, Thursday, September 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., in Farmington. A celebration of Rick's life is Friday, September 27, at 12:00 noon at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., in Farmington with Rick's brother Pastor Mike Caldwell officiating. Rick will then be taken to Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 East Main St. in Farmington and be laid to rest. Pallbearers are Andrew Caldwell, Chris Sanchez, Aaron Huffman, Jerome Escojeda, Richard Doolin, and Isaac Munson. Honorary pallbearers are Noah Hobaugh, Lt. Joey Carter, Sean Hutchins, Bobby Walker, Marshall Ray Escojeda and Richard Doolin, Jr. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Rick's name to Wells Fargo Bank, 501 East 20th St., Farmington, NM 87401. Rick's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, (505) 325-8688.