Richard Paul Hurdis

1946 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Robert R. and Emma J. Hurdis who preceded him in death, along

with his brother Robert A. Hurdis.

After graduating from Beloit Memorial Hospital School of Radiology, Dick served in the

US Army from 1966 to 1969. While in the Army, he married Irma I (Micki) Orona of El Paso, TX,

and subsequently received orders to Tripler Army Medical Center in Oahu, Hawaii. After

receiving an Honorable Discharge, Dick returned to El Paso and while working at Sun Towers

Hospital, he worked diligently to receive his Associates Degree from EPCC, Bachelor of Science

from St. Francis University, and a Masters Degree from Webster University. Dick worked at Sun

Towers hospital for 23 years rising quickly to the position of Director of Radiology - a position he

held for 20 years. Dick dedicated his life to the medical field continuing his work as the Director

of Radiology at Providence Memorial Hospital, Tenet Hospital in New Orleans, LA, Chippenham

Medical Center in Richmond, VA, and St David’s Medical Center in Austin, TX. Dick retired to El

Paso to focus on his life-long passion of golf. Dick’s determination to constantly better himself

as a professional greatly influenced his family and led his son to become a graduate of the

United States Military Academy - a fact Dick was extremely proud of.

Dick was a beloved parishioner at St. Raphael’s parish. His family is comforted in

knowing that he has been received in Heaven into the comforting arms of God. He leaves

behind to cherish his memory his loving wife Micki, his son Scott G, daughter-in-law Deborah

and three wonderful grandchildren - Alaura Danyne, Elise Nicole and Devon Scott, all of

Hawthorne, NY.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 - 9:00pm with the Rosary beginning at 7:00pm at

Evergreen Funeral Home - East, 12400 Montana. The funeral Mass will be held at St. Raphael’s

Catholic Church on Friday at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery - East.