Manuel R. Pacheco

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Our father, Manuel Rudy Pacheco passed away on June 23, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Angelica M. Pacheco, children, Stephanie, Marguerite, Manuel, Pat and Juan, daughters in-law, Leticia, Natalie and Rosemary, grandchildren, Patrick, Katarina, Manuel, Angelica, Nicolette, Danielle, Jacob, and Annalise, two sisters, Pauline Anaya and Celine Sanchez.

His mother Refugio Ortiz Pacheco was from one of the founding families of Santa Fe. He is the son of Manuel Pacheco of Santa Fe who fought for the title of lightweight champion of the world in boxing. Following in his fathers footsteps, Rudy was an accomplished athlete lettering in five sports at the college level with his favorites being football and track. As an educator he started with coaching and teaching and moved on to become a school administrator. He ended his career in a love he had since his childhood, as a rancher.

Rudy loved people and made many friends in education and public service. A few of the roles he served in were: Chairman of the Republican Party, Taos County Commissioner and Presidential Appointment to the National Public Lands Council and Chairman of People for the West. He served as an educational ambassador to El Salvador through UNM. He served in multiple capacities as a water authority.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Joseph Louie and Robert Pacheco.

Rosary and mass were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish on Friday, June 27th and June 28th, 2014 respectively. He will be greatly missed by his children.

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	Name	Manuel R. Pacheco
	Date of Death	June 23rd, 2014

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	Funeral Home	Rivera Family Funeral Home - Taos
	Address	818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos NM 87571 United States

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Dianne Chavez-Ruiz published a tribute .

Manuel please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss...I pray that the love of God enfolds you and your family through this journey of grief with peace and comfort.


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Jay T Connerley published a tribute .

A true inspiration for anyone who was lucky enough to know him. It way a privilege to have
meet your Dad. He was an example on how to live life fully


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Tom Horney published a tribute .

So sorry to hear of Coach Pacheco's passing. I was a 1959 Taos High graduate. Coach Pacheco was one of my favorite teachers and was my favorite coach, including college coaches. He made sports fun for me and because of his example I became a coach myself (40 years}. I had hoped to visit him this summer so I especially feel bad at his passing. My condolences to Coach Pacheco's family.


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Michael @ Sylvia Torrez published a tribute .

Our sympathy on the death of Mr. Pacheco. May God bless you and your family


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Bill Thomas published a tribute .

Rudy was a great friend and someone you could depend on when the time is needed. Enjoyed working with Rudy for many years on the Taos County Planning Commission and many other county committees. You will be sadly missed by all.


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Ernie And Vicky Garcia published a tribute .

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Pat, Lety and all your family. Your dad was wise and charming and especially loved by all. He will be missed! His life was long and all of you honored and respected him and he knew that.


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Francina Martinez published a tribute .

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.


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Fernando & Amanda Madrid And Family published a tribute .

Pat, Letty, Patrick, Angelica, Jacob and Pacheco Family, we are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Mr. Pacheco. He was such a nice man. We are thinking of you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.


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