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Patti Jean Ren, 61, passed away after fighting breast cancer for 11 years on Saturday morning, April 19, 2025, in her home in Alamogordo. Patti was born on February 12, 1964, in Rutland, VT to Delos Oliver "Don" Niles Sr. and Mary C. (Carvey) Niles.
In Oct 1973, the family moved to Indiana where Patti completed high school and joined the United States Air Force. She Met William Thomas Ren at Rhein Main Germany where they were married and had Khrystyn Nicole Ren (Hatfield). After moving to New Mexico, Patti earned her Associate's degree in business, a Bachelor's degree in human resources, graduating Cum Summa Laude with honors, and a Master’s degree in business with a 4.0 GPA.
Patti was a member of Desert Basin Toastmasters and spent several years working with Relay for Life in Alamogordo, NM. She worked in the Civil Service for finance at the 49th Fighter Wing, the 49th Contracting Squadron, the 704th Test Group, and settled back in the 49th Contracting Squadron. She won many awards in her time and made it to the 12th Air Force awards ceremony.
She loved life, friends, and most of all, family.
Patti is survived by her husband, William; mother, Mary C. (Carvey) Niles of Walkerton, IN; daughter, Khrystyn N. (Chris) Hatfield of Alamogordo, NM; grandson, Oliver Hatfield of Alamogordo, NM; sister, Theresa Allen of Rutland, VT; brothers, Delos "Skip" (Lori) Niles Jr. of Lake City, FL, Shawn (Ashley) Niles of Grovertown, IN, Michael Niles of Logansport, IN, Don (Lynnette) Niles of Koontz Lake, IN, Dwight (Chrissy) Niles of Walkerton, IN.
Never forget the difference you’ve made. John 3:16
The Memorial Service for Patti Ren will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, May 9, 2025, at Alamogordo Funeral Home.
The Ren family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the services.
