Rudolf Albert Navarette

Rudolf Albert "Rudy" Navarette, 77, of Lovington, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Rudy was born on September 10, 1948, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Eliberto Uribe Navarette and Mary Lovis Navarette.
He grew up in Carlsbad and graduated from Carlsbad High School with the Class of 1967. That same year, Rudy proudly entered the United States Army, serving in the Army Signal Corps-a division known for its technical expertise and high standards. During his service in Korea, he was part of the team that helped establish the Armed Forces Network in Seoul, a project that connected American service members overseas with news and entertainment from home. He served his country honorably until his discharge in April 1971.
Upon returning home, Rudy married the love of his life, Connie Jean Burton, on March 29, 1972. Together, they built a life grounded in love, family, and faith. Shortly after their marriage, Rudy began a long and dedicated career with Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), which later became Xcel Energy. He worked as a Plant Technician until his retirement after 40 years of loyal service.
Rudy was a man of quiet strength, humility, and unwavering integrity. He took great pride in his work, his service, and most of all, his family. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, always offering a kind word, a warm smile, or a helping hand. His sense of humor, wisdom, and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years: Connie Jean Burton Navarette. His children: Erik M. Navarette and wife DeLynda Navarette, Nicholas A. Navarette, and fiancée Brittany Frey; and Pamela M. Navarette Pedraza and husband Jose Pedraza, his sisters: Yolanda and husband Steve Streeper, Christina and husband Mike Bravo, Cindy and husband Danny Gutierrez, Nelda and husband Raul Salcido, Valerie and husband Dag Johnsen, and Melissa and husband Jason Howerton. Nine grandchildren - three grandsons and six granddaughters and three great-grandchildren, who brought him endless joy. Rudy's legacy of love, service, and dedication will live on in the hearts of his family and friends forever.
Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, Eliberto Uribe Navarette and Mary Lovis Navarette, as well as a brother-in-law, niece, and great-niece.
Visitation for Rudy will be Friday October 31, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Calvary Memorial Funeral Home located at 418 W. Bender Blvd. Hobbs, New Mexico. A prayer Vigil/Rosary will recite at 6pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday November 01, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church located at 1309 N 9th Street. Lovington, New Mexico with Father Samuel Ameh officiating. Committal burial will follow at Lovington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Lovington, New Mexico.
Services are under the direction of Calvary Memorial Funeral Home of Hobbs, New Mexico.