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James Muth Obituary

James Robert Muth, 76, of Las Cruces passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014, at his home with family and friends at his side. He succumbed to cancer after an 11-year battle. He was born Nov. 12, 1937, in Indianapolis, Ind., to parents Charles and Mildred. Jim joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 1959 and was stationed in Las Cruces in 1963. He was assigned to other locations during his career but always called Las Cruces home. He returned to the valley in 1985 and retired in 1990 after 31 years serving proudly. He began his second career and hobby as a local pecan farmer. Jim is survived by his mother, Mildred Wenz, of Mesa, Ariz., his wife of 39 years, Lola; sons Ryan Muth, of San Jose, Calif., Shannon Muth and wife, Karen, of Gilbert, Ariz., and daughter, Stacey Briggs and husband, Randy, of Albuquerque, as well as a sister, Cindy Hughes and husband, Gary, of Toronto, Canada. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles. Cremation will take place and a private memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made to The National Border Patrol Museum or Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory of Las Cruces. 527-2222 For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.

Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Mar. 19, 2014.
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Jim was a long time friend from 1951 till his passing. One of my most memorable weekend liberties from Great Lakes Naval base was meeting Jim at his grandmother´s home in Barrington. She played the piano for us all afternoon. Beautiful music. Jim and I were close friends and I miss him so much. We celebrated birthdays together as I was born 10/24/1937.

Jerry Boyd

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March 13, 2024

Our deepest condolences on the death of our former neighbor and good friend Jim. May he rest in peace.

Richard and Gertrude Chavez

March 25, 2014

Shannonand Stacy,
My sincere condolences and prayers on the loss of your father.

Rachael Chavez-Bissell

March 24, 2014

Stacey, Shannon and Family,
Find solace that your Dad is in peace now, cherish the memories and lessons he's left behind, that's how I stay sane. He will always be with you. Prayers and hugs for all of you.

Terri Del Ferraro

March 24, 2014

Jim Muth and Charlie Pirtle, two of the best PA's ever to work at Las Cruces. Jim always let me shake the pecan tree with the Scout outside the office to collect a few pounds of pecans to take back to El Paso. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace ol' friend. My prayers are with the Muth family, God Bless.

oscar tellez

March 23, 2014

Jim was my boyhood friend and a friendship that continued on. I am so very saddened at your loss of a son, husband, and a father. I will miss our occasional phone calls. He was a very special man who cared deeply about his family and was so proud of all. I love you Jim, my friend, and will see you in Eternity.

Jerry Boyd

March 23, 2014

My condolences to the Muth Family upon the passing of a true Gentleman. I met Jim while assigned to the San Clemente Border Patrol Station, CA. I soon discovered he was an exemplary supervisor; one who earned, and received, the respect of all assigned staff. I have now read that Jim was also a Warrior, fighting cancer eleven years. Such a battle, devastating as it is, can only be fought with the strength and courage of a strong faith-based family which I'm certain existed. May this Warrior rest now: for he has served his Family, he has served his Community and Country, he has served his God. My prayers remain with you.

Rick Strait

March 21, 2014

Lola and family, so sorry for your loss.
Good memories of Albuquerque.
Jim, God speed to Heaven my friend.
Helen y Mario Salinas

March 21, 2014

My condolences to Lola and family. I had the pleasure of meeting Lola and Jim in Oceanside, Ca. I worked for and with Jim at the San Clemente Border Patrol Check Point. I treasure those memories. My thoughts and prayers

ED Gerber

March 21, 2014

Dear Shannon & Stacey, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad.... Even though I did not know him as well as your mom or both of you, my heart aches for his passing. Love and prayers to both of you! Nancy Joy

March 20, 2014

Stacey, Shannon, Lola, Ryan and family: I am so sorry for your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was a friend, a relative and a person who had a unique perspective on things that he was usually willing to share. I will always cherish the times we spent together, and I hope those memories may comfort you, as well.

David Eoff

March 20, 2014

My thoughts are with you both Shannon and Stacey, your Dad lived a good life and helped make you both who you are today. Remember that his spirit lives on in you.
Ginger

March 19, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to you Stacey and Shannon, and to the entire family. So sorry for your loss.

Scott Pirtle

March 19, 2014

Though it had been a long time since I had seen Mr Muth, he and his family were the first people that I met when we moved to Las Cruces in 1972. He was a sweet man that had two kids that are amazing people and will alway be special to me. His wife at the time, Beth Ann, treated me as her own. I am very blessed to have had them all in my life for a time. Shannon and Stacey, my love, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terri K. Goodrich

March 18, 2014

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