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Richard Ruminski Obituary
Richard Ruminski passed away peacefully on Dec. 27th, 2024. Rick was a resident of Albuquerque since 1956. He graduated from UNM with a MFA in Architecture and worked at UNM finishing his career as manager of the Remodel Dept. heading a team of architects, engineers and design consultants.
Rick loved hiking in the mountains and spending time with his late companion, Claudia Romero. Together, they took in and loved many dogs. Rick was a skilled musician, playing bass guitar in various bands and was a supporter of the Lobos and Dukes. His early love of drag racing led him to rebuild many engines and he competed in ABQ and occasionally Amarillo and Denver.
Rick was a devoted son to his late parents, Frank and Barbara Ruminski. Rick will be missed by his brother, Ronald Ruminski; and nieces, Katie, Ellen and Beth. Rick also leaves behind many lifelong friends. He will be remembered for his humor, generosity and caring loyalty he gave to his friends and family.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Assumption Catholic Church, Jan. 27, 2025 at 11 AM.
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Malcolm Shannon
January 27, 2025
We will miss having Rick in our lives. Growing up building and racing cars in our younger days was one of our enjoyable activities. He visited us various times after we moved from Albuquerque when in Denver and San Antonio. His sense of humor was ever-present. One example was his telling us that on the next workday following his official retirement, he arrived at his former office wearing pajamas and a robe and sat at his old desk with his coffee and paper, and told his workmates as they arrived laughing, that "he could not figure out what else to do! " He will ever be in our minds.
Malcolm and Jeanne Shannon
Dave & Marie-Claire Coulie
January 22, 2025
Very sad to learn of Rick's passing. A great guy and good friend over the years.
Sincere condolences to the family.
Rick Henrard
January 22, 2025
My condolences to a community member and peer at UNM back in the early days. Rick and his team provided a great service to the university. Prayers to his family members.
David and Gayla Romero
January 21, 2025
Rick was a caring and generous man. When the Los Conchas fire drove us from our home in Los Alamos, Rick generously offered our family his home in Pendaries. We had our daughter and son-in-law and their friend, my wife´s parents and my wife´s brother and his wife taking shelter in Rick´s home. We will be forever grateful to Rick for his care in our family´s time of great distress and need. We will miss Rick´s easy smile and kindness.
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Patrick Markwith
January 19, 2025
Rick and I were roommates, traveling road warriors, poker players and long time friends. We met in 1972 and stayed in touch ever since.
Rest in Peace Brother,
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