Marc E. Hendricks

Marc was a caring son, loving brother, an amazing husband, wonderful friend, a wholly devoted father. He left us too soon and will be greatly missed. Marc was born on Friday, September 16, 1960 to Jayne and Edward Hendricks. He grew up on a dairy farm in Marengo, Il. His two younger sisters, Darla and Hope, loved having an older brother to offer a helping hand and a fair share of teasing.  It was a very loving family. He loved reading, history, gaming and listening to the Beatles.  At a young age, he developed a passion for playing tabletop games, which continued throughout his life. He began playing war strategy and role-playing games and had a wonderful group of friends that also loved to game together. He graduated from Marengo High School and went to study Soviet History at Northern Illinois University.  He made lasting friendships everywhere he went. After graduating from college, he embarked on student trip to Europe and sat next to Judy Auchter on the flight to Amsterdam. They became great friends. One of Marc’s friends had teased him that he might meet his wife on this trip, maybe in France or Italy. Maryann Auchter was also on the student tour. It was an amazing trip. Marc’s parents, grandmothers and sister, Hope, moved to Tucson, AZ and once Marc graduated from college, he soon followed. The family farm was sold, and they enjoyed the wonderful Arizona weather, often in Ed and Jayne’s pool.  Marc worked as a buyer in the aerospace industry. He was happy to find a game store there and many new friends. In 1987 Marc returned to Illinois for one of his favorite gaming conventions, Gen Con, for a reunion with the group of friends he had met on the Europe trip. Shortly after, Judy moved to Tucson and they were married in 1989. Marc decided to go to law school and he and Judy moved to Findlay, OH. He received his law degree from Ohio Northern University and was on the Law Review. Together, Marc and Judy braved one of the coldest winters in history and they made plans to move back to the southwest shortly after. Marc began practicing employment law and then disability law, in Albuquerque, NM. In 1999, Marc and Judy were blessed with their beautiful daughter, Anastasia. They met wonderful people in Albuquerque and often went on overseas vacations with a close-knit group of friends. Marc had his own law practice in Albuquerque for many years and helped countless disabled people receive their much-needed benefits.  One trip to the game store in Albuquerque led to so many wonderful and lasting friendships. Marc loved to game, cook, read, brew beer and spend time with his friends and family. He was a dedicated and loving father, and was so proud of his daughter, Anastasia, who is currently attending the University of Toronto. He was so grateful to be a part of such a wonderful family and he cherished his great friends. He was full of love and he will be greatly missed. Marc passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by people who loved him dearly. Marc is survived by his parents, Ed and Jayne Hendricks; his sisters, Hope Peters and Darla Smith; his wife, Judy and his daughter, Anastasia. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, 4:00 p.m. at FRENCH-Westside. Burial will be on Friday, March 8, 2019 2:00 p.m. at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given in his name to a cancer charity of one’s choice.