Rick Kimpel

1951 - 2026

Rick Kimpel
09/18/1951 - 01/01/2026
Rick Robin Kimpel, 74, died January 1, 2026, in Roswell, N.M.
Born September 18, 1951, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Robert "Bob" Lewellyn Kimpel and Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Lindsay, Rick lived a life devoted to God, family, and country.

By trade, Rick drafted for refineries and pipelines, but his life was guided by faith and service. He loved the Lord and respected the armed forces, first responders, and all who serve. He found joy in odd jobs and outdoors, shortwave radio and weather reports, motorcycles and guns, outlaw country and Southern rock, NASCAR, Alabama Football, and his life full of love.

Rick served on the board at Crossroads Assembly of God in Roswell and cherished spirit-filled worship and heartfelt fellowship. He retired in good standing from Los Perdonados Motorcycle Club of Artesia, riding as "Hardcore" and serving as secretary. He often rode with the Patriot Guard Riders to honor the fallen and was active in the New Mexico Senior Olympics, where he enjoyed trying new sports.

A Midland Lee band and choir booster and longtime soccer dad, Rick was a steady and proud cheerleader for his boys. He loved sports and games and adored his brothers and family. He loved unceasingly, and his faithfulness and kindness will be deeply missed.

Rick was preceded in death by his father on December 2, 2024; his mother on November 19, 1995; his wife Rebecca Munoz; grandparents Norman and Avis (Thompsen) Kimpel and Donald and Abbie (Jensen) Lindsay; nephew Christopher Kimpel; uncle Jerry Doyle; and aunt Doris (Lindsay) Doyle.

He is survived by dogs Serenity and Suki, both in loving homes; his son Rick Robin Kimpel Jr., with wife Stacy and children Drew and Hailey, of Conroe, Texas; his son Caleb Norman Kimpel, with wife Madeline and daughter Rebecca, of Phoenix; and his former wife and mother of his sons, Margaret Kathleen Kimpel, and her daughter Terri. He is also survived by brothers Monte Kimpel (Toni), of Bellville, Texas, and Rocky Kimpel (Tonya), of Mobile, Ala.; 17 nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Services will be held at Crossroads Assembly of God, 1224 W. Country Club Rd., Roswell, N.M. 88201, on Saturday, January 31, at 2 p.m. Jeans are fine. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to the Roswell Humane Society, New Mexico Senior Olympics, or Crossroads Assembly of God in Roswell.