Rudy Redd Victor

1953 - 2017

BORN

1953

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Desert View Funeral Home

US Highway 491 N

Shiprock, New Mexico

Rudy Victor Obituary

Name: Funeral service for Rudy Redd Victor
Start: 2017-06-30T17:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church

1953 -2017

On June 16, 2017, the Victor family was notified that their beloved brother Airman First Class Rudy Redd Victor remains were found in Wolf Creek, Montana. Rudy was reported as a missing person in 1974 and his case was deemed a cold case after 43 years. Rudy was in the United States Air Force as a 1st class airman and stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. In June 1974, he was on leave and never returned to Holloman AFB and was reported missing. His late parents, Teddy H. Victor and Voncille Victor of Shiprock, NM worked diligently and tirelessly to locate their missing son and it was both of their last wishes that he be found. Unfortunately, Rudy's case was inactive for 43 years until his sister, Irene Victor sought to find her missing brother. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Agent Sgt. Ken Corbett of Nellis Air Force Base, in Las Vegas, Nevada who successfully brought this case to fruition. The family can now celebrate the return of their brother Rudy Victor will be laid to rest in Farmington, New Mexico. The facts surrounding his death are still pending further investigation.

After 43 years of the family praying, there is tremendous resolve and celebration of Rudy's return back home so that he can rest in the heavenly garden above. Rudy Redd Victor was born on September 24, 1953 in Bloomfield, New Mexico. He grew up in Aztec, New Mexico. Rudy graduated from Ignacio High School in 1973, where he was very athletic and participated in football and basketball. He enlisted in the United States Air Force which he felt a duty to serve his country during the Vietnam War. Rudy was a member of the Navajo tribe and his clan is Hashtl'ishnni (Mud clan) born for Tobaazhni'azhi (Two who came to the water clan) and Naki Dinee'e (Maternal grandpa)Todich'ii'nii (Bitterwater clan and Paternal grandpa).

He is Preceeded in death by his mother, Voncille Victor and his father, Teddy H. Victor; Rodger Victor, Larry Victor, and Dann Victor, Sr.; sisters Dorothy, Jayne Ann Kinlicheeni, and Lucille Victor-Benally; and brother-in-laws, Tommy Nez, Sr., Herbert Benally, and Kee Littleman. Rudy is survived by his brothers: Stanley Victor of Shiprock; Danny H. Victor of Bloomfield; and Kenneth Victor of Teec Nos Pos, AZ. His sisters: Annabelle (Raymond) Atcitty of Chaco Plant; Rena Nez of Shiprock; and Irene Victor of Henderson, Nevada. Surviving are also 27 nieces and nephews and their children.

Funeral service will commence at 10:00 a.m., on June 30, 2017, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2100 E. 20th Street. Burial to follow at Memory Gardens of Farmington, 6917 E. Main Street. The funeral service will be officiated by Father Frank Chacon. Rudy will receive a full Military Honors Burial and the pallbearers will be provided by the United States Air Force. The Honorary Pallbearers will be his brothers Danny H. Victor, Stanley Victor, and Kenneth Victor who were very close to him, not only in age but who he also shared complete brotherly bonds with on an individual basis. His sisters, Anabelle Atcitty, Rena Nez, and Irene Victor will also be Honorary Pallbearers.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Jun. 26, 2017.