Rudolf Paul Carey, Sr. (Rudy)

Rudolf Paul Carey, Sr. (Rudy) passed away in El Paso, TX. Rudy went to be with our lord on Sunday, September 27, Obit2015. He was born on June 30, 1934 to Peter Gardner Carey and Severita Perez Carey.
Rudy was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Columbus, Moose Lodge and a lifetime VFW member. Rudy served his country as a member of the United States Army and was a recipient of numerous awards which include the National Defense Service metal as well as the Korean War Service metal. Upon completion of his service, Rudolf was then able to meet the love of his life, Oralia Villarreal whom he would be married to for 59years.
He continued his education by earning a Bachelor’s of Art degree and Master’s in Education. He worked as a school teacher, principal, and school administrator for 23 years where he retired in 1977 and moved to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. He owned and operated the Sunland Motel for 22 years and worked for the Bureau of Reclamation then the Sheriff’s Department of Sierra County as a deputy sergeant for 15 years where he also retired. Rudy worked for the Domestic Abuse Intervention for 14 years where he finally retired for the last time.
He is preceded in death by his father, Peter G. Carey; mother, Severita Carey; and sister, Estolia J. Carey (Jo).
He is survived by the love of his life, Oralia V. Carey. His children Elsie Carey, San Benito, TX; Rudy Carey, Jr. (Angel); Peter Carey (Blanca); Mark Carey, and Joseph Carey (Barbie) all of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico; three brothers Peter James Carey (Lily+), Truth or Consequences, NM; David Carey (Sarah), Austin, TX; Charlie Diaz (Marilyn), LA; and one sister Elsie Gomez (Rafael+), San Benito, TX. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, Date Street, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.

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