Obituary of RQ Sorrells

With a broken heart, we announce the Passing of Ruben (RQ) Sorrells. Born in Charleston MS. To the late Otis and Louise Sorrells.

Ruben Passed on October 20, 2022, at the age of 76. Ruben is survived by his wife of 38 years: Christine Sorrells, his bonus children: Robert, Phyllis (David), Adrian (Rene) Christopher (Sarah), seven grandsons and three granddaughters, his sister: Carol Williams of Oakland MS., niece: Cindy (Tommy) Pugh, grandnephew: Parker of Oakland MS., nephew: David (Killeen) of Saco, ME.

Ruben grew up in Tulwiler, MS and played high school football. We enjoyed telling football fans that he played against Archie Manning from Drew, MS. After graduation, he enlisted in the air force during Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged and returned to Albuquerque. Ruben worked at GK Aircraft plant for 32 years before retiring. He was a Union Machinist Aerospace member.

He, with Christine, enjoyed bowling, RV’ing, and traveling. They supported Lobo football as season ticket fans.

 Ruben is preceded in death by his mother-in-law: Tina Cohn, aunt and uncle: Rose & Joseph, uncle: David Lovato, brother-in-law: George Williams, nephew: Marshall Williams, and brother: Otis Ray Sorrells.

Mass for Ruben Sorrell will be at Immaculate Conception Parish in Tome, NM on Tuesday November 29, 2022, at 11:30 am. Interment to take place December 5, 2022, at 12:30, at Santa Fe National Cemetery.