Richard Inge

Richard Inge 69, of Roswell, NM., peacefully passed January 7, 2026., Surrounded by loved ones.

Richard was the first born of Richard and Dolores Inge. He was preceded in death by his parents and survived by his husband, Charles White, siblings, and extended family.

Richard was educated in Cincinnati, OH., Southfield, MI., Grapevine, TC., Santa Fe, and ABQ., NM.

Richard learned to play the accordion at a young age and later played the piano, and guitar. He also dabbled with other instruments. He performed at countless events, playing requests (especially polkas for his aunts), too church events, too Posadas at Christmas and the beloved family tradition of Dia de San Luis.

Richard met the love of his life, Charles, 44 years ago. They were happily married in Santa Fe in 2014, and have resided in Roswell since 2006. They enjoyed traveling and visiting family and friends. Many of the other hobbies include gardening, koi ponds, beading, and any other adventures they could find to enjoy together.

Richard shared the love of trains with his father, spending countless hours developing train layouts, attending train shows and hobby shopping.

After retirement from the State of NM., he joined the hobby of quilting with Charles. He started a successful long-arm-quilting business, completing hundreds of quilts and making numerous new friends in the quilting community.

Richard's strength, determination, and love for his family and friends define him. He was a confidant, a source of wisdom and a steady, comforting foundation of love and guidance.

He is remembered for his care and gentleness which he lived all his life.

Being a part of his life was a blessing and his memory treasured. He is loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.

Rest in everlasting peace.

No services for Richard are planned.