ELLIS RAY HARDY

ELLIS RAY HARDY, born December 17, 1941 in Rotan, Texas and passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008 in La Villita. Ellis was preceded in death by his parents, N.C. “Chic” and Audie Hardy. He served in the Navy and was employed by Española Transit Mix for many years. Mr. Hardy is survived by his children, Elizabeth and husband Joey of Illinois and Tyson and wife Brandy of Rio Rancho; brother, Carlton Hardy and wife Irene of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Betty Robinson of Albuquerque; nephews, Richard Robinson and wife Sher and their children, Joseph, Jessi and James of Española, Brian Robinson and wife Tina and their children Bonnie and husband Jonathan of Provo, Utah and Travis and Austin of Rio Rancho, Brett Robinson and wife Elvie and their children, Thomas of Santa Fe, Rebecca Branum and Kevin of Clovis; 11 great-nieces and nephews and numerous friends. Cremation is being planned. Public visitation will begin on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home with a devotional service to follow at 7:00 p.m. The Hardy family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com