Chris is survived by his wife, Maria M. Mendez; his children Chris Michael Rutiaga, Mia Carissa Rutiaga (Samuel), and Sabrina Anabelle Rutiaga; his siblings Martin Rutiaga, Beronica Rutiaga, Jathdira Rutiaga, Brenda Rutiaga, Haydee Rutiaga, Tanyha Rutiaga, Ulysses Rutiaga and Nathalie Rutiaga.
Chris is also survived by one grandchild.
Visitation for Chris will be held Monday, December 6, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Vigil Service at 6:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home, 128 North Resler Drive, El Paso, TX 79912. Funeral Mass will take place Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 9:00 AM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1240 S. Espina St., Las Cruces, NM. Graveside Service will follow at 10:30 AM at San Albino Cemetery, 2965 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, NM.
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