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Obituary

Rory Lane Rank, age 70, of Las Cruces, passed away on March 10, 2024.

Rory was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert and Lois Rank on November 7, 1953. He graduated from Adrian College and received his Juris Doctorate from Widener College. He worked as an attorney for over 30 years. He primarily worked as a Public Defender and supervised the Juvenile Division in Las Cruces. After retiring from the Public Defender, Rory was an …

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I so sorry for your loss. Rory was a good man and did his best to bring that goodness to everyone he touched.
I so sorry for your loss. Rory was a good man and did his best to bring that goodness to everyone h…
I so sorry for your loss. Rory was a good man and did his best t…
Rory was the kindest, most authentic and altruistic person I’ve ever known. What a privilege it was to have known Rory …
Rory was the kindest, most authentic and altruistic person I’ve ever known. What a privilege it was…
Rory was the kindest, most authentic and altruistic person I’ve …

I had the honor to work with Rory and through that to become his friend. He was a man of quiet passions,  who wasn't af…

I had the honor to work with Rory and through that to become his friend. He was a man of quiet pass…

I had the honor to work with Rory and through that to become his…

Rory taught me how to believe in myself even in shadows of doubt. His faith in God never wavered and he extended his lo…
Rory taught me how to believe in myself even in shadows of doubt. His faith in God never wavered an…
Rory taught me how to believe in myself even in shadows of doubt…

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What causes did Rory care about most?
Helping people
Helping people
Helping people
What were Rory's favorite sports teams?
U of M, Duke, Steelers, Lakers
U of M, Duke, Steelers, Lakers
U of M, Duke, Steelers, Lakers
What were Rory's favorite movies?
Westerns- Specifically John Wyane Movies
Westerns- Specifically John Wyane Movies
Westerns- Specifically John Wyane Movies
What were Rory's favorite foods?
Ice Cream
Ice Cream
Ice Cream

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Born

November 7th, 1953
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Graduated from high school

1972
Mt Pleasant, MI
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Graduated from college

1976
Adrian College Boulevard, Adrian, MI

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