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“Thank you God for those dozen times I got to interact with Rick. Always shared - always a servant - guess you need him more there than here and yes I...Read More »
1 of 48 | Posted by: Bill Bateman - Albuquerque, NM

“I met Rick at Power Circle marketing group. Rick was always very professional and always had great marketing ideas, some of which I used. Rick...Read More »
2 of 48 | Posted by: Maxine Chavez - Albuquerque, NM

“Diane and family, please accept our sincere condolences. Rick's passing was such a shock. Please let us know if we may help in any way. Dr Jennifer...Read More »
3 of 48 | Posted by: sharon clinton - professional

“Dear Diane and Family: I was so surprised and saddened to hear of Rick's passing. Jody's and my prayers go out to you all. I worked with Rick for...Read More »
4 of 48 | Posted by: George Key - Buford, GA

“I am so saddened at the news of Rick's passing. We collaborated on a home show together and became friends. He brought a lot of energy in all of...Read More »
5 of 48 | Posted by: Del Reanne Lucas - Albuquerque, NM

“Rich a great person and good neighbor, the family out standing. All my condolences to his family. Diane please call when I can help. Leo Marino ”
6 of 48 | Posted by: Leo Marino - Albuquerque, NM

“Diane and family- My deep condolences on the loss of your husband, father... friend. "Dick" was an incorigible promoter with a positive spirit...Read More »
7 of 48 | Posted by: Wendell Jones - Albuquerque, NM

“Diane, I am sorry to here about Dick. He was a fun guy and I remember fondly when he had the race track in the South Valley. We had REALTOR night and...Read More »
8 of 48 | Posted by: Jim Madddox - Albuquerque, NM

“Diane and Val, What a guy! You already knew that. Boy the times we had planning and doing the Raceway thing made me a fan of Dick's (he was "Dick"...Read More »
9 of 48 | Posted by: grant harvey - albuquerque

“Diane & Family, We were so sorry to hear that Rich has passed away. His smile & warm personality brought joy to every life he touched over the...Read More »
10 of 48 | Posted by: La Wanda & Billy Smith - NM

“To Diane and family, So sorry to hear about Rick's passing RIP. ”
11 of 48 | Posted by: Jim Leffingwell - NM

“We're so sorry to hear this sad news. Rick was a friend to us, a great guy to work with, and a real asset to the Albuquerque advertising community....Read More »
12 of 48 | Posted by: Terry Kocon & Ed Jaworski - NM

“Hello Diane. I just saw this on facebook. I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for you your loss. I need some time to compose myself. I will send...Read More »
13 of 48 | Posted by: Mary T. Dooneyq - Forked River, NJ

“Diane, I am completely shocked about your loss. I haven't seen Rick in years, but will remember him fondly. My heart goes out to you, my friend....Read More »
14 of 48 | Posted by: TaLeah Hartman - Albuquerque, NM

“Diane, Rick always had a ready smile and friendly word for everyone. Many years ago a friend ours who was about Rick's ago passed away and our...Read More »
15 of 48 | Posted by: Bob and Charlotte Racel Edgewood

“I am devastated. Rick and Diane have been like a brother and sister to me for the past 33 years. We have spent every Christmas and Thanksgiving...Read More »
16 of 48 | Posted by: Linda Joyce - Albuquerque, NM

“Diane, Sorry to hear the sad news in the lost of Richie. I will always remember the times with him @ his home. I as a kid went to Aunt Amy's home...Read More »
17 of 48 | Posted by: Shirley (Stahley) Weidner - PA

“My condolences to all the family for your loss. I've been pleased to call Rick my friend for nearly 30 years since I first started working in...Read More »
18 of 48 | Posted by: Clifton Chadwick - Albuquerque, NM

“Dear Diane, I had lunch with Rick on Wednesday January 18. I was stunned to see that he passed away 2 days later. I knew Rick for at least 20...Read More »
19 of 48 | Posted by: Charles W Sullivan - Albuquerque, NM

“Rick Shoudt was one of those individuals who had a great impact on my life that I will be eternally grateful for. Professionally, he was a great...Read More »
20 of 48 | Posted by: Paul Cibula - former employee

“Rick made work fun. And all the time he was teaching others what he knows about marketing and advertising. Those of us working on the Ultimate Home...Read More »
21 of 48 | Posted by: Janet Bridgers - Albuquerque, NM

“Rick made work fun. And all the time he was teaching others what he knows about marketing and advertising. Those of us working on the Ultimate Home...Read More »
22 of 48 | Posted by: Janet Bridgers - Albuquerque, NM

“Dear Shoudt Family, What a great, great man, always there for anyone, giving advise and helping along the way. You will always be in our hearts, to...Read More »
23 of 48 | Posted by: Brenda J Towle - Scottsdale, AZ

“Dear Shoudt Family, What a great, great man, always there for anyone, giving advise and helping along the way. You will always be in our hearts, to...Read More »
24 of 48 | Posted by: Brenda J Towle - Scottsdale, AZ

“Val, I so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Please know my thoughts and meditations are with you and your family right now. Hoping for...Read More »
25 of 48 | Posted by: Melissa Manske - Tulsa, OK

“I can't believe this news. Seems like just a little while ago I was talking with you about the e cigs. Sending lots of love to the wonderful Shoudt...Read More »
26 of 48 | Posted by: Diane Figg - Las Vegas, NV

“We are all so shocked to learn of Rick's passing. I only worked with him for a short while at Lamar, but continued our friendship afterwards. Rick...Read More »
27 of 48 | Posted by: Claudia Hose - Albuquerque, NM

“I am in shock I loved Rick- Dickie as many of us knew him. He made me mad sometimes but always new how to turn it into a good chuckle. I use to have...Read More »
28 of 48 | Posted by: Carol Grebe Johnson - Durangol, CO

“Diane and family, Rick & worked together the first time with Governor & Mrs. Bruce King on "Project I" back in the 80's, come to find out we knew...Read More »
29 of 48 | Posted by: Barbara Maddox - Albuquerque, NM

“I am so sorry to hear about Rick's passing. I was actually thinking this morning that I needed to e-mail him about a project. Such a shock. He was...Read More »
30 of 48 | Posted by: Carolyn Fischman - Albuquerque, SC

“I'm thinking about the many occasions when Rick and I worked together to promote his trade shows. Rick was always upbeat and positive in his...Read More »
31 of 48 | Posted by: Larry Ahrens - Albuquerque, NM

“I loved my brother dearly and will miss himself so much. To me he always remained Richy, no matter what name he used over the years. Growing up, if...Read More »
32 of 48 | Posted by: Linda Shoudt Higgins - Sanford, NC

“To Diane and the family, Always a personable guy with a big smile and a nice word. A positive influence on everyone who had the privilege of meeting...Read More »
33 of 48 | Posted by: Jack Dettweiler - Albuquerque, NM

“Rick was such a force in media/advertising in New Mexico. Always with a smile and a positive attitude, Rick always lit up a room and got everyone...Read More »
34 of 48 | Posted by: Mike Mons - Albuquerque, NM

“Rick was such a force in the outdoor industry over the years and contributed so much to the marketing and media community... needless to say..."what...Read More »
35 of 48 | Posted by: Sally Tracey Adams - abq, NM

“I was stunned and saddened to hear today of Rick's passing. He and I were working on a new venture together. I will miss him. My condolences to Diana...Read More »
36 of 48 | Posted by: Rick Gee

“Diane and the Shoudt Family I am very sorry for your loss, the family is in my prayers. It's been a long time since I've seen Richie but have many...Read More »
37 of 48 | Posted by: Betty Ann Zimmermann - Revere, PA

“I feel blessed to have known Rick. He was both a mentor and a sounding board for me. If there is a racetrack that needs promoting in Heaven, he and...Read More »
38 of 48 | Posted by: Dawn Freeze - Firend

“To Rick's family. I have many fond memories of Lunches with Rick and Frank Crosby at the Village Inn. After Frank passed away, Rick and I continued...Read More »
39 of 48 | Posted by: Bob Gerding - Albuquerque, NM

“Rick was so much fun to work with on the Trade Shows! He always had the best business stories to share with us. We will miss Rick terribly! ...Read More »
40 of 48 | Posted by: Teri Maclennan (aka Zeni) - NM

“Diane and family--I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I can't imagine the shock and grief of losing a husband and father so suddenly. I only met...Read More »
41 of 48 | Posted by: Ellen Ashcraft - Tijeras, NM

“I was so shocked and upset to hear that Rick passed away. He will always have a special place in my heart as the first person to give me a sales job...Read More »
42 of 48 | Posted by: Christina Brown - Albuquerque, NM

“I did not get a chance to really know my dad (and Diane for that matter) until I was 11 years old. When my mom died, he came out to Georgia to get me...Read More »
43 of 48 | Posted by: Valerie Zink - Corrales, NM

“Rick was a true friend whom we have partnered together on many joint ventures with his trade shows and marketing initiatives. One of the most recent...Read More »
44 of 48 | Posted by: DJ Heckes - Albuquerque, NM

“My deepest regret of losing brother Rich as we know him by. This is such a blow to this family. We just lost brother Charles in Dec and also our...Read More »
45 of 48 | Posted by: Larry Shoudt - Easton, PA

“Dear Diane and Family, Please accept my sincere condolences on Rick's passing. Rick was the consumate promoter and I'll always remember his...Read More »
46 of 48 | Posted by: Linda Mertz - Albuquerque, NM

“Diane and family, It is with deep condolences on hearing of Rick's passing. I worked with Rick on various projects over the last few years. He...Read More »
47 of 48 | Posted by: craig march - Albuquerque, NM

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies we express our deepest condolences. ”
48 of 48 | Posted by: Joel CHavez - Albuquerque, NM


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Richard W. Shoudt, 68, passed away at his home on Friday, January 20, 2012. He is survived by wife of 33 years, Diane Shoudt; daughter, Valerie Zink and husband Karl; step daughter, April Rummel and husband Danny; two grandchildren and one great grandchild; brothers, Bill and Larry Shoudt; sisters Mary Scott and Linda Higgins. Rick was a long time Albuquerque promoter of car racing and trade shows. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned.