Kevin Rucker

Kevin L. Rucker, 51, of Rio Rancho NM passed away on May 12, 2023, unexpectedly.   Kevin was born in Tulsa Oklahoma in 1971, to Joyce Phillips and Harold Williams.

He was a graduate of Highland High School and a Navy Veteran where he served 6 years.  Kevin worked in the civil engineering field and was an expert senior civil designer for over 25 years. He always reflected on projects he worked on and would say “Hey you know I designed that." Kevin was rightfully very proud of his accomplishments.  Kevin was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, son and dear friend. Kevin met his wife in Albuquerque NM, and they would have completed 24 years of marriage in June.  Kevin's passion in life was designing roadways, riding his Harley, and was a loyal Cowboys and Sooner fan. Anyone who knew him knew that he loved to barbecue and his forte was smoking meat.

Kevin carried many titles but one of his favorites was “Pampo”. Kevin was a shining light in this world and was an absolute joy to be around.  He will be missed more than words can express. 

He is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Phillip, father in law, Patricio Martinez Jr., brother in law, David Hudson, grandparents, Walter & Odessa Rucker and niece, Patricia Medina.  He is survived by his wife, Julia Martinez-Rucker, daughters, Brittney Martinez, Brittani Blanton and Kalysta Rucker, grandchildren, Caliyah, Zaire & ZuhRydah, mother, Joyce Phillips, stepfather Larry Phillips (Becky), and father, Harold (Elaine) Williams.  He is also survived by his mother in law, Oclides Martinez, siblings, Rodney William (Jackie), Warren Stewart (Yvonne), Marsha Thomas, Voccia Shelby (Reginald) Ramon Mims (Emanuel), Torrence Williams, Anitra Williams, Diedre Hayden (Robert), Anjaria Williams, sisters in law Anita Martinez (Larry), Patricia Jonaidi (Thabet), Christine Hudson and Teresa Romero (Glen), brothers in law, Joaquin Martinez (Doreen) and Sergio Martinez and many nieces and nephews that not only looked at him as a favorite uncle but also a good friend that always had a listening ear whenever needed. Kevin will truly be missed and forever remembered through many colleagues, friends and family. 

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 from 5-7 PM at the Kiva Chapel at Rivera Funeral Home in Santa Fe, 417 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM.  Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 1 PM at French Mortuary Chapel at 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM  87114. 

Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos, NM. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com