Ronald Archer "Ron" Pincomb Jr.

Ronald "Ron" Archer Pincomb Jr., 55, passed away peacefully at his home with his beloved wife, Cecilia "Cissy" Lujan-Pincomb, and cherished daughters, Melissa and Lauren Pincomb, on July 13, 200,9 after his courageous battle with brain cancer. Ron was born June 24, 1954, in Pontiac, Mich., to Ronald and Lu Pincomb Sr.

Ron was the logistics supervisor at the NASA White Sands Test Facility, where he enjoyed being part of America's space program. He was a loving father, husband, son, and loyal friend. As the eternal optimist, he saw the glass neither half full nor half empty but always full. He was the master of turning any negative conversation into a positive one. He was known for his easy, calm demeanor, that constant smile and quick wit. He lived life to the fullest never wasting a minute, almost as if he wanted to get in 100 years of life in 50. He lived for his family, not out of obligation, but out of love. He was happiest when he was with his wife and daughters, and when he was hunting, fishing or camping. He rode his bicycle 20 miles three times a week, jeeped, rode motorcycles, had a pilot's license, made custom knives, and those who knew him knew he could not go without his daily ice cream fix. He was unselfish and always willing to help anyone in need. There are not enough words to describe how great a man he was.

He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia, of 30 years; two daughters, Melissa Ruth Lujan Pincomb and Lauren Elise Lujan Pincomb, of Las Cruces; his father, Ronald Pincomb Sr., of Las Cruces; three sisters, Suzanne Triviz-Harrigan (husband-Phil) of Silver City, N.M., Lauri Wilson (husband-Nathan) of Nashville, Tenn., Sandy Ruttle (husband-Jeff )of Las Cruces; brother, Reid Pincomb (wife-Margaret) of Madison, Ala.; and in-laws, Ruth, Sam, Anthony, and Jimmy Lujan and Margaret Lujan-Sinclair (husband-John) of Albuquerque, N.M. Also surviving Ron are many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lu Pincomb, and his father-in-law, Bonifacio Lujan. Special thanks to Dr. Constance Wash and her staff and the Mesilla Valley Hospice.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral services to celebrate his life are at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009, at Getz Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Ron Pincomb's daughters' college fund c/o Wells Fargo Bank.

Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Avenue, Las Cruces, N.M.

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