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Lafe Gottschling

Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Lafe Benson Gottschling, 51, was called to our Lord on Dec. 10, 2015, surrounded by family, loved ones and close colleagues at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico.Born May 20, 1964, in Kingsville Texas to Herb Gottschling Jr. and his late mother, Karen Gottschling. A graduate of...

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Lafe,
From the first time we were doing king of the hill in 5th grade to all the times you Guy , Nolan and myself went on adventures. We always crossed paths and picked up where we left off. You lived life big and I am thank full for all the all the shared memories. You were too young to be taken from us. Prayers for the family in dealing with this loss. Take care.


Paul

I can't believe I'll never see you again. I will miss you eternally.

Evelyn and Gottschling family, Deepest condolences and prayers. May GOD bless and comfort you during your time of sorrow.

I'm deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. May loving words comfort your family at this time of sorrow. (Isaiah 57:15)

I remember Lafe as far back as grade school in Las Cruces. He was always a happy, rambunctious kid with a big smile and twinkly eyes. While we didn't stay in touch as the years went by, his sister Kathy and I have been in touch the last few years and renewed our friendship and memories. My heart aches for his family and his huge circle of friends and colleagues who will miss loving and generous personality. I share in your loss of not only the fine man he grew into, but of the full of...