Steven Robert Egan

Steven Robert Egan of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was 43. Steven was born on March 2, 1981, in Portales, NM to Robert and Janet (Luttrell) Duarte. Following Janet and Roberts passing, Steven was adopted by his maternal Aunt Brenda and husband Ron. Steven grew up in Carlsbad, NM where he was active in baseball and football. Steven was a gifted guitar player and DJ, and could play most musical instruments by hearing alone. 

Steven graduated from Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, NM in May of 1999, and moved to Albuquerque, NM shortly thereafter. He attended Central New Mexico college, School of Automotive and Diesel Technology from 2011-2013 where he obtained his degree and certifications as a master diesel mechanic. Steven spent many years as a master mechanic getting to do one of the things he loved most, working on cars. At the time of his death, Steven was employed by American Gypsum, and took great pride in his role as a quality assurance laboratory technician.

Steven was an avid outdoorsman and traveler who loved spending his free time camping, hiking, fishing and exploring new places with his beloved daughters Jana and Veronica. He was a car enthusiast and spent much of his free time working on and maintaining his many prized cars. Steven had a deep love for music, hip-hop especially, an interest which he shared enthusiastically with his girls, attending concerts and spending countless hours cultivating their music collection. Most of all, Steven was an endlessly devoted and loving father to his daughters. 

Steven is survived by his daughters, Jana (17) and Veronica (14) both of Belen, NM; mother, Brenda Luttrell, of Portales, NM; father, Ron Egan and wife, Lori, of Amarillo, TX; brother, Patrick Egan and wife Karen and niece Lily of Aurora, CO; sister, Kellian Egan, of Los Alamos, NM; and brother, Kerry Egan and wife Sam of Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, girlfriend Katie, and lifelong friends who were like family.

Steven was preceded in death by his biological parents Janet and Robert Duarte, his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Winnie Luttrell, his paternal grandparents Max and Maureen Egan.

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 PM Friday, September 6th at French Funerals & Cremations – 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque, NM – with Pastor Ross Whiteaker officiating.