Ruby Mae Langham Kropf, age 88 passed away on December 3, 2023, at her home in Capulin, New Mexico.

SERVICES: Cremation has taken place, and her family will scatter her ashes at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton, New Mexico. Please view the online obituary and sign the guest book at www.hassfuneralhome.com.

BACKGROUND: Ruby Mae Langham Kropf was born at home near Levy, New Mexico on July 11, 1935, to Omer and Zula Langham. She attended Wagon Mound school through the 5th grade when she moved to Raton, New Mexico. She graduated from Raton High School in 1953. Ruby married Archie Kropf in November of 1953. They were blessed with 3 children. She was a stay-at-home mom much of their childhood. Ruby worked at various jobs through the years including, JC Penney and Capulin Mountain and Ruby and Archie owned and operated the Sunset Motel in Raton for several years. She enjoyed attending Grace Methodist Church and being a member of the Folsom Garden Club. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who cherished the time she took to make each visit special. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and one sister. Also, her husband Archie, sons-in-law, Ralph Solano and Steve Booton, grandson Berek Solano and granddaughter Alesha Cruz.

SURVIVORS:

Ruby is survived by a son, Wade Kropf, daughters, Lori Cruz (Domingo) and Melanie Booton. Grandchildren, Caleb Kropf (Kari), Lonnie Cruz (Cathy), Brent Cruz (Joni), Drey Solano (Jill), Aubryna Booton, Ciaran Overstreet (Adolph) and 12 great-grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alesha Mae Cruz Memorial Scholarship fund at Cross First Bank in Des Moines, New Mexico or the Raton Humane Society.