Linda Diane Rupert

Linda Diane Rupert obituary, Deming, NM

Linda Diane Rupert

Linda Rupert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Baca's Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory of Deming on Oct. 22, 2025.

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In Loving Memory
Linda Wadleigh Rupert
June 18, 1958 – October 10, 2025
Forever in our hearts
Linda Wadleigh Rupert, 67, of Deming, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her. Linda is survived by her husband Don Rupert, daughters Dawn Rupert and Sondra Sparks, sister Toni Martinez, brother Steven Wadleigh, and her beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Diana Martinez, her parents Phyllis and Calvin Wadleigh, and her sister Janet Wadleigh.
Linda loved traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family. Her joyful spirit and generous heart will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Deming.
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