Richard G. Audette

Richard G. Audette, also affectionately known as "New York Slim" to close family and friends, age 64 entered into the joy of the Lord on March 4th, 2012. Born in Albany New York, Richard graduated from the State University of New York with a degree in Sociology and from Washington State University with a degree in History. He taught in the states of Washington and Arizona before moving to New Mexico where he worked for the Department of Human Services. He retired as the Dona Ana County Director of Income Support Division in 2003. Richard will be remembered for his dedication as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. If asked, those who knew Richard would agree that he was one of, if not the smartest person anyone knew. He loved to share his knowledge about the Bible, history, politics, and sports. He was a member of Las Cruces First Assemblies of God, where he loved learning and teaching about God's forgiveness and love. He held bible studies in his home, and was involved in the Las Cruces Prayer Center. His love of the Lord was an inspiration to all who met Richard. He will be missed, but we are at peace knowing that he is with his Father God. He is survived by his loving wife of 32yrs, Lupe Audette; children Rudy Triviz of Whittier California and Dora Tafoya and husband Gerald of Las Cruces; his grandchildren: Joshua, Isaac, Jason and Kristy of Las Cruces, Jerad of Pueblo CO, Gabriel and Luke of Albuquerque, Ethan, Naomi, Miriam of Whittier CA, and Desiree of Chino CA; great-grandchildren: Antoinette, Alex, Aubrey, Karlie, C.J., Kussandra, Jerad Jr., Amalia, Sophia, Zyrah, Abigail, Ashley, Tyler, Tessa, Raeven, Milla, Gracie, Desiree, Nathaniel, Joslyn, Noah, and Ian; step-mother Doris Audette of Lake George, NY; brothers Larry Gentile and his wife Pam of Taos, NM; Bob Audette, wife Joan, and their children Jason and Jennifer of Lake George, NY; and sister Donna Meyer, her husband Richard and daughter Lexie, also of Lake George, NY; as well as many dear nieces and nephews. Richard is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Bullock who passed away when he was nine years old; father, Charles H. "Chuck" Audette of Glens Falls, NY who passed away in 2009; and Brother Thomas Gentile of Hudson Falls, NY who passed away in 2011. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Getz Funeral Home where a prayer service will follow at 7 pm. Funeral Services to celebrate his life are at 10 am on Friday, March 9, 2012 at First Assembly of God (5605 Bataan Memorial West) with Rev. David Vistine officiating. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery. The honor of being a pallbearer goes to Richard's family and friends. PDF Printable Version