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Eric Swanson Obituary

Eric Grant Swanson, 48, of Las Cruces, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. He was born on May 25, 1961, to Ronald and Francisca Swanson. In the early 1980s, Mr. Swanson was a member of the Army, serving as a POL carrier. After serving his country, he worked in various fields throughout his career at White Sands Missile Range. At the time of his death he was an engineering technician.
Mr. Swanson is survived by his beloved mother, Francisca Swanson, and brother Michael, both of Alamogordo; sister Francis Swanson, of Phoenix; children Edgar, Ritchie and Annie, and their mother Haydee, all of Las Cruces; and daughter Jessica, of New Jersey. His father, Ronald Swanson, preceded him in death.
Arrangements are through Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces. Viewing for friends was held Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Getz and vigil was at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1327 N. Miranda. Interment is at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Due to the short notice in the release of this information, feel free to convey condolences to the Swanson Family at 611 Kingston Drive, Alamogordo, NM 88310.

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Published by Alamogordo Daily News from Sep. 1 to Sep. 15, 2009.

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Isabel

September 27, 2009

Always have, always will love you uncle Eric!

Elizabeth Sanchez

September 19, 2009

Mike and Francis,

I am so sorry. I just stumbled on this today. I am Daniella's sister who grew up around the corner from you. Wienie, we lost Daniella a couple of months ago, so I know what you're going through and my heart is with you. God Bless you.

Jessica Swanson

September 9, 2009

Love you, Dad. You will be with me in spirit...always.

Lori Walters romero

September 8, 2009

To the Swanson family may the Lord give you and your family strenght at this hard time just know he is with the Lord now and he was a very special person May the Lord Bless all of you

F Swanson

September 8, 2009

Loved you more than you knew.

Mike Casey

September 4, 2009

Mr. Swanson,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow servicemen and women stood ready to defend our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Alicia Calanche

September 2, 2009

My prayers are with the Swanson family. May our Lord grant you peace and strength during the great loss and know that Eric was a genuine person and will be greatly missed.

Bernadette Hanneman

September 2, 2009

May God Bless the Swanson family, sorry to hear my old freind has gone
Bernadette Chacon Hanneman, Wiconsin

Cecelia Sanchez

September 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time, I had the pleasure of meeting Eric at WSMR.

Kim Reynolds

September 1, 2009

Mike, my prayers are with you and your family.

September 1, 2009

May God Bless the entire Swanson family and may God also give you the strength needed during this time of sorrow.

Imelda "Mel" Reed

September 1, 2009

My prayers are with you and your family. I was a co-worker of Eric and happy to have him as a friend.
He will be missed by all.

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