Ricky Apodaca

Memorial services are scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, at Terpening Son Chapel for Ricky John Apodaca of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Apodaca, 58, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at his home.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Terpening Son Mortuary.

Ricky was born February 22, 1955 in Roswell, New Mexico the son of Albert Apodaca and Trina Peralta Apodaca. He was a lifelong area resident including Hagerman, Dexter, and Artesia.

On Feb. 8, 2007 he was married to Nohemi Castro in Artesia.

Ricky was an A Operator for Navajo Refinery. He was of the catholic denomination, a member of the N.R.A., and a former member of the Artesia Moose Lodge. Ricky was an avid outdoorsman, including hunting and shooting. He enjoyed rocknroll music, dancing, and riding his harley.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife Nohemi Castro of the family home son Marty Apodaca and wife Krystle of Albuquerque, N.M. stepsons Rudy Chavez, Jonathan Chavez, Michael Chavez, and Daniel Chavez all of Artesia brother Albert Apodaca of Leesburg, Virginia sisters JoAnn Vallejos of Dexter, N.M., and Julia Oropesa of Roswell, N.M. stepgrandchild Aiden Chavez of Artesia 5 nephews 4 nieces 12 greatnephews 4 greatnieces 3 greatgreatnephews and 2 greatgreatnieces.