Richard Coburn

RICHARD DONALD “RICK” COBURN, 57, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at his home in Albuquerque, NM, after a long and hard fight with cancer. Rick was born February 18, 1955 in Albuquerque, NM to Richard and Marilyn Coburn. He and his parents moved to Estancia, NM when Rick was 3. Rick then moved to Albuquerque after graduating from Estancia High School in 1973. Rick worked for the Public Service Company of New Mexico for 37 years, starting as an apprentice and eventually teaching the apprenticeship program and becoming supervisor of the meter department. He also spent many years coaching and umpiring little league baseball and softball and in later years became an avid golfer, choosing to spend most of his free time at Isleta Eagle Golf Club, where he was a member. Rick was preceded in death by his daughter, Allison Michelle Coburn; and his father, Richard L. Coburn. He is survived by Debbie Sue (Juckett) Coburn, his devoted wife of 37 years; son, Ryan Lee Coburn of Albuquerque; daughter, Bethany Denise Coburn of Albuquerque; mother Marilyn Coburn of Estancia; sisters, Pamela (Coburn) Burchett and husband William Burchett of Estancia, and Lynn (Coburn) Noyes of Estancia; and three grandchildren.