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Bart Rutledge Obituary
Bart R. Rutledge passed away July 19, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Deneen Rutledge; daughters, Rachel Deneen Rutledge and Julia Reed Rutledge; his parents, Joy and Rusty Rutledge; his brothers, Kyle Rutledge and wife Barrie, Rusty Rutledge, Jr., Bruce Braswell and wife Julie; as well as his lifelong friend, Michael Hobbs. He loved and was incredibly proud of his nieces and nephews, Rusty Rutledge III and wife Erica, Brandon Rutledge, Adrianne Baird and husband Justin, Teryn Perod and husband Kevin, Sharlyn Francis and husband Colten, and Kelsey McCartney. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Diana Cordova; and sisters-in-law, Dawn Armijo and husband Mike, Jaclyn Smith and husband Dean; as well as countless good friends.
Bart Rutledge could fix anything. He was a pillar and a father figure to many people he never intended to be. All he ever really wanted to do was to help. He was an animal lover who loved to golf, and he loved the Dallas Cowboys and would want everyone to know that it "was a catch." Above all, he loved spending time behind the bar in his den being with his family and friends.
Services will be held Monday, July 27, 2015, 1:00 p.m., at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Dr. NE. Pallbearers will be Cody Braswell, Dustin Braswell, Michael Hobbs, Bob Sedberry, Mark Harrell, Roger Carlin, Shane Johns and Kelsey McCartney. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Puglise, Mike McDonald and Rick Rhoads. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Bart Rutledge Memorial Golf Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Wells Fargo, 8100 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Bart at www.FrenchFunerals.com.
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Tom Kane
July 17, 2023
Remembering the good times, miss you Bro!
Tom Kane
June 13, 2017
You are missed my dear friend!
Tom Kane
August 15, 2015
Soar like the eagle my friend, God is waiting for you.
Tom and Elisa Kane
August 7, 2015
To R.R. and Mrs Rutledge, Rusty, Kyle, Deneen and the children, my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all of you. The passing of Bart came as a great shock, the tragic loss of a wonderful son, brother, husband, father and friend. I will always cherish the times we spent together. Bart was a caring and loving man, a true friend who's kindness and generosity is unmatched.
Bart, thank-you for all that you did for me, your sincere friendship, and the great times we shared together. I will always hold them close to my heart.
To the family, I wish you all peace in your hearts and will always remember all of you in my prayers. May God bless each and every one of you. Best regards, Tom
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Susan Roady-Brooks
August 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss! I knew Bart from Grant Junior High. Went to school with Kyle. My deepest sympathy to the entire family. What a great loss!
RON MANYO
August 3, 2015
YOU WERE A MANS MAN A GREAT FATHER HUSBAND AND FRIEND TO MANY. I THANK GOD FOR YOU TO BE PART OF MY LIFE.YOU ARE THE KIND OF PERSON THAT BE IN MANY PEOPLES MIND FOREVER.
July 29, 2015
Bart Rutledge must have been an outstanding man. Lobo baseball had two Rutledges that are outstanding men! God Bless the Rutledge family in their moment of grief. Lobo baseball loves the Rutledge family!
Liz Truitt
July 28, 2015
Deneen, I am so sorry for yours & the girls loss.
Jake Lucero
July 27, 2015
Daneen,
Cindy and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Although we only lived next door to you for a short time, I routinely met people in the community whom knew Bart and always expressed many kind words about Bart and his family and I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Jake and Cindy Lucero
Deborah B
July 27, 2015
A loving individual, fun and friendly is what I remember about your loved one. He had a voice to help and wanted to ease the storm; his eyes were sharp when he saw wrong and would try to make it, right. Bless those near and dear to him, I wish you peace in your heart.
July 27, 2015
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to Deneen, Rachel, Julia and the entire Rutledge family. I am so sorry for your loss. May the lord give you strength and peace in these difficult days.
-Karen
Mike Griego
July 27, 2015
To my good friend who was there for me when I needed you the most! We will see each other again & remember the memories from our early days . You are a great man & will never be forgotten.
Your friend forever
Mike Griego
Liz Martinez
July 27, 2015
Deneen please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time in your lives. I'm sure the wonderful memories you have will be with you for the months and years to come. God Bless You and your family.
Teresa Quintana-DeMenge
July 26, 2015
God has taken an amazing gentleman from this earth for reasons we all don't understand. God Bless you Deneen, your children and all your extended family members. Bart will be greatly missed by many. Sincerely, Teresa Quintana-DeMenge
July 26, 2015
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family! All of our love coming to you!
Love,
Missy Fietz Blades & The Blades Family
July 25, 2015
Please except my sincerest condolences. May you have peace through prayer during this difficult time. Philipians 4:6,7
July 25, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the Rutledge family. Please know my family joins me in sending thoughts and prayers, Clara Apodaca and family
Harry and Carolyn Apodaca
July 24, 2015
Deneen, we are so sorry for your loss. We have such special memories of you and Bart. May you find comfort in knowing that Bart is face to face with our Lord. God bless.
Harry and Carolyn Apodaca
July 24, 2015
Deneen, we are so sorry for your loss. We have such special memories of you and Bart. May you find comfort in knowing that Bart is face to face with our Lord. God bless.
Kelly Ruggles
July 24, 2015
Our dearest condolences and prayers to the Rutledge family .. Our Lord has called your son home, and we are at a loss as to why. Know that you raised a beautiful son , a loving father , husband and a dear friend to many..
God bless
Kelly Ruggles
July 24, 2015
Our condolences to the Rutledge family. We are so sorry for your loss.
David and Connie Crosby
Joe Azar
July 24, 2015
Bart was always a bright star! He was a highlight every time I saw him.
Alan Rose
July 24, 2015
Bart was one of the finest gentleman I have ever had the pleasure of being a friend of. You will truly be very much missed
July 24, 2015
Still in Shock! We have all lost a good man and the lord has gained an Angel. My Prayers to the Family and Friends of Bart. Penny Woosley Payne
Jeffrey McCullough
July 24, 2015
Bart you were a great neighbor and friend. You will be truly missed. I will miss seeing you all time cruising around in your lifted blue golf cart checking on the neighborhood. May you rest in peace and I pray for strength to your children and your wife and the rest of your family and the people you touched.
Jeffrey McCullough and family
July 24, 2015
Dear Rutledge Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We have such fond memories of Bart and will never forget him. We are so sorry for your loss and send our deepest heartfelt sympathy. Cindy Harris and Don Brakeman
William Gallegos
July 24, 2015
My deepest sympathies for the Rutledge family. I wish I could have known Bart better, but one thing was absolutely sure. He was a great man, a family man, and the world glows dimmer from his passing. With a heavy heart, I send my condolences and wish the Rutledge family comfort in this hard time.
July 24, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you Deneen and your girls as well as the rest of your family. May the Lord be with you and comfort you during this time. Sending you much love.
Glenda Bonner Slosser
Cindy Coats
July 23, 2015
Sending my deepest heartfelt sympathy for the entire Rutledge family. Words cannot begin to express how terribly sorry I am. Love and Aloha.
Cindy Coats
J.Benny Vigil III
July 23, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Rutledge family, our hearts will never forget Bart, his great attitude and inspiration will be missed ...we fought as boys grew up and became good friends and business associates . I will miss you Bart ...Benny
July 23, 2015
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the entire Rutledge Family during this difficult time. There are just no words to express our sorrow. May it help you to know how many people he touched through life and that he will be dearly missed.
Beth & Jim Grcevich
tracy Winston
July 23, 2015
Dearest Rutledge family, our family is heartbroken over the loss of your beloved husband and father. Our daughter Hannah is Rachels college roommate, though we have never met you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday love,
the Winston and McCabe family
July 23, 2015
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I will continue to keep your family in my daily prayers. May God surround you with His strength, love and care. Love Lucy
Debbie Dickens
July 23, 2015
My heart is broken please accept my condolences. Bart was a very special man. I wish you're entire family strength in this sorrowful time.
There are just no words. I'm sorry for this undescribable pain you have to deal with. I know your family is strong, we will all keep him in our hearts forever.
Robyn Nichols
July 23, 2015
Heartfelt condolences to the entire Rutledge family. I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time, but know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Bart, you will be missed!
July 23, 2015
Joy and Rusty and family. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES. Our hearts afe veey heavy for your loss. AUDIE AND CULBY KEENE
July 23, 2015
Bart,
You were a friend and neighbor..You will be missed.
Bernadette Sisneros
July 23, 2015
Deneen, I'm so so very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for you, the girls, and your entire family.
July 23, 2015
Rutledge family please accept our condolence in your loss of Bart.
Durward and Patsy Stell
July 23, 2015
Deneen, my condolences to you and the girls and the entire family! Bart will sure be missed by many.
Connie
Pam Machac
July 23, 2015
Heartfelt sympathy to the Rutledge family; may God embrace you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gerald & Pam Machac
Doug Muchmore
July 23, 2015
You will be missed by so many Bart...you always had a way with folks...RIP my friend..my heart goes out to the entire Rutledge family.
Doug Muchmore
July 23, 2015
My heart gors out to the Rutledge family. Joy and Rusty our deepest loving thoughts and prayers are with you a d family.
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