April 10, 2013
April 10, 2013
RL, like Stan I can hardly believe it has been 8 months since we lost your presence and smiling face. Cindy & I miss you and think of you often. Stan is right, the memory will live on.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Randy Rhodes, 63 years old, born on April 9, 1949, and passed away on August 23, 2012. We will remember him forever.
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April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
RL, I can't believe we lost you almost eight months ago. It seems like yesterday to me, and life has not been the same without you. Sure miss those telephone calls and good laughs. We love you and your memory lives on.
April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
Thinking of my friend, Randy, today. Wonderful memories of laughs, great conversations. April, I enjoyed our conversation on Saturday. Hope your time Ruidoso was good!!! Thinking about you today!!!
April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
Just remembering Randy today, on his birthday and feeling very blessed that we got to spend his last one with him. We enjoyed our time in Bar Harbor, the lobster feed and all the wonderful stories he was a master at telling. Missing him Karen & Mike
April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
In a birthday remembrance of a kind, gentle, loving man. And hugs for you April. .....
April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
Thinking of you my friend. So much to say to you, but I think we have covered it over the years. Even though life took us in separate directions, I'll never forget your friendship and laughter. I can still see your face staring up in amazement at the engines of the Saturn V. Thank you for being part in my life, I am a better person because of you. 'See ya buddy'
April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
Happy Birthday to you in Heaven. You are greatly missed. Lots of school memories and reunion memories. The Reunions will never be the same without him. Thank you April for the memorial site. It is a wonderful way to remember Randy.
April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
Happy first birthday in heaven my friend. Will always remember the good times we had. Check out all the good fishing places in heaven and when I get there you can be my guide again. Love you brother
November 1, 2012
November 1, 2012
Beautiful, April, Randy was such a mellow and caring, easy going guy he will be forever remembered as such a good person. Magic happens when two hearts become connected , and memories can never be erased we love you
September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012
I worked with Randy when he worked for the Ellsworth Police Department as a dispatcher, he was so much fun and such a kind and caring person who loved every member of his family. I am sad his life was short and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012
More thanks to Randy's determination and efforts to 'gather in the flock!' He was a great friend to all that knew him and proved just how much folks loved and respected him by the attendance at our last reunion.
So difficult to say goodbye, to let go...but he didn't part until he brought one more into our CHS family, you are ours forever now April. God bless you.
So difficult to say goodbye, to let go...but he didn't part until he brought one more into our CHS family, you are ours forever now April. God bless you.
September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012
My friend Debbie from Tularosa, NM sent this to me and I am passing it on....because it is exactly how I feel.
Paraphrasing from the musical Annie:
“How lucky I am to have had something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
Paraphrasing from the musical Annie:
“How lucky I am to have had something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
September 6, 2012
September 6, 2012
April, this is beautiful. Randy was such a great friend and he truly did reunite all of us. Without his loving persistence, we would never have gotten all the classmates together to do even the first reunion -- must less the additional ones. He was truly our class hero. We will all miss him for his leadership, his kindness, and his never ending friendship.
September 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
Randy was a very positive Man a fine artist and basketball player.
I'm sure he had many other skills. But the way I'll remember Randy,
he was always there to help others. With these great memories of a person, what more can you say. God Bless His Family. Ray Hess
I'm sure he had many other skills. But the way I'll remember Randy,
he was always there to help others. With these great memories of a person, what more can you say. God Bless His Family. Ray Hess
September 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
It is apparent what a great guy Randy was and how much he will be missed. He worked so hard on the Clovis High website – reaching out to his former classmates and reconnecting us. He also worked tirelessly on the reunions. I made sure to thank him from time to time and I am so glad that I recently shared with him what a special man he was. This is a great tribute to a deserving man.
September 1, 2012
September 1, 2012
Randy taught me so many things about basic carpentry, especially while we were refurbishing our complex on the river in Tularosa. As he struggled more with his illnesses, he would sit in a comfy chair and be my supervisor. My motto soon became WWRD. What Would Randy Do, when he wasn't able to supervise anymore. I have an angel for a project supervisor now. I miss him.
August 30, 2012
August 30, 2012
April, Thank you for this wonderful tribute to a really nice guy. He put so much effort into the reunions. He wanted to keep in touch with each of us and I appreciated that so much. I did tell him so. Randy will be missed by so many. I can tell you right now, April, it won't be easy. God bless you.
August 30, 2012
August 30, 2012
Randy was my very first boyfriend. What a long time ago and what memories. Randy always had a smile on his face and was always there with his "hugs". April, I'm so very glad you are giving us the opportunity to remember this wonderful man. I know you were so happy and I'm glad you got to share all of your dreams with him. I will miss him too. Take care and don't forget us.
August 29, 2012
August 29, 2012
The one thing I will always remember about Randy is that he was always upbeat, creative and had a genuine love of life. Emily and I were on our way to see him in the hospital when he passed away. Coming into Las Cruces a rainbow appeared from the approximate location of the hospital where he left us. I could hear Randy saying "Hey partner, I'm ok and everything is going to be alright".
August 29, 2012
August 29, 2012
Dear April,
How wonderful of you to put this together not just as an honor to a wonderful man but also to share with friends and family. You and Randy both were such a god send after Jims accident. I could always count on a FB message from one or both of you to give strength and for that I will be forever greatful. (((hugz)))
How wonderful of you to put this together not just as an honor to a wonderful man but also to share with friends and family. You and Randy both were such a god send after Jims accident. I could always count on a FB message from one or both of you to give strength and for that I will be forever greatful. (((hugz)))
August 29, 2012
August 29, 2012
Dear April - The photos of Randy, you, and other loved ones are wonderful. What a happy life Randy had! You and he share a special love that lives on. Thank you for this beautiful tribute. Love, Jeanne
August 28, 2012
August 28, 2012
What a beautiful memorial site to such a wonderful man.....Randy. For many of us, he was the friend of our youth. I'm proud to call him my friend since the early 60's in Clovis, NM. It's been my honor to work closely with him to put together the past 3 CHS Grand Reunions!!! I love him and will miss him so much. My best to you, April!!!
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April 10, 2013
April 10, 2013
RL, like Stan I can hardly believe it has been 8 months since we lost your presence and smiling face. Cindy & I miss you and think of you often. Stan is right, the memory will live on.
April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
RL, I can't believe we lost you almost eight months ago. It seems like yesterday to me, and life has not been the same without you. Sure miss those telephone calls and good laughs. We love you and your memory lives on.
April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
Thinking of my friend, Randy, today. Wonderful memories of laughs, great conversations. April, I enjoyed our conversation on Saturday. Hope your time Ruidoso was good!!! Thinking about you today!!!
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April 9, 2013
Keeping my promise, I made my way to Clovis, NM, to bring Randy's ashes back to his homeland. It was a long trip, but it was worth every mile.
Doug Estep and his wife ( Navy buddies) were so kind to have me stay with them in Clovis. We reminised and had a great visit.
The next morning I made my way to Clovis High School and paid some respects there, as I know Randy loved that place so much!
Stopped in at Randy's Aunt Doris' home and gave her an old photo album ( that he had been keeping for all these years of his family in Clovis) and a letter from his cousin Sheri (Doris's daughter, that she wrote to Randy in 1983. Randy had many many many! Photo albums. His children have them now to enjoy.
Chuu'na and I were then...off to Bovina, TX to bring the remains of Randy's ashes. He wanted to have his ashes with his family. As I drove around the cemetery, then walking....a large cotton tail bunny hopped out to greet us. Surprisingly, that is where the headstones were. It was a memorable time of paying respects, wishes and sending-off. Quiet, peaceful on the Plains, windy with a rough beauty.
As I drove back home watching Clovis disappear in my rear-view mirror, I knew that I had done the right thing for him.
Rest in peace big guy! You are in my thoughts each day.
Randy Clovis, NM
March 26, 2013
It is amazing how I process, strengthen, fall to my knees in tears and howl at the moon till I loose my scenses.
Each day I think about the journey I have had with Randy. The goodtimes and the hardtimes. People say...you should only think about the good times. Well....it was through some of the worst times that I got to know Randy deeper and it was through the goodtimes that I got see Randy truly feel free!.
There are still ripples of stuff that I am taking care of. Putting in their place, things to give away, things to keep and things to vault.
Sometimes I still hear the wooden floor creak in the middle of the night, or hear a cough in a grocery store, a laugh or even a face....that makes me think of Randy. I shake my fist at him for leaving and I have open my arms to let him go.
Sometimes my dreams are nightmares and other times they are beautiful thoughts. Working their way to the surface, my emotions and feelings showing themselves. Sometimes immature, sometimes quiet and reclusive, sometimes loud and crazy and other times just simple perfection. And......it is ok. My process is my process and I am learning more about accepting myself for who I am.
April 5th I will be going to Clovis. A place that is unfamiliar to me. Sure I have visited there before a few times, but it is Randy's place. I shall Visit some family and stay with his good friends. Maybe I will get a Taquita at the Foxy Drive Inn, Maybe I will walk in the park, maybe I will visit some other areas that he cared about and get some closure done for him. Complete the circle.
I learned some valuable things from Randy and one of them was patience.
Please know that this is not a memorial that I am doing in Clovis. I am just visiting. If any of you are in the neighborhood in Clovis, please feel free to call, I would love to meet up with you.
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Christmas 2012
December 25, 2012
Randy is missed this Christmas. Thinking about him this morning, posted lots of photos I found from our vacation in Maine/Boston with Stand & Emily.
May all of his family and friends be blessed in some way, from his life and spirit.
Cheers and love to his memories.