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Kristopher Michael "Kris" Burke

1985 - 2018

Kristopher Michael "Kris" Burke obituary, 1985-2018, Las Cruces, NM

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1985

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2018

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Kristopher Burke Obituary

Kristopher (Kris) Michael Burke, 32, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018.
Kris was born in Las Cruces, NM, to Karen and Ronnie Burke on December 31, 1985. He graduated from Mayfield High School in 2004. He then later attended and graduated with Honors in Geography with an emphasis on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) from New Mexico State University. He then completed his Master courses and was currently working on his dissertation.
Kris was often described as "an old soul, he had a witty, dry sense of humor, and an infectious laugh. He was a bicycle enthusiast, riding thousands of miles through New Mexico and other places throughout the US. Kris was a very loving, intelligent, and kind hearted person, and the problems of the world weighed heavily on him.
Kris was preceded in death by his brother Dustin Shane Burke, his maternal grandparents, Sammie and Mabel Chavez, and his paternal grandmother, Greta Burke.
Kris is survived by his parents Karen Chavez Burke and Ronnie Burke, his brother Jon (Leticia) Burke of Branson, Missouri, and paternal grandfather, Edsel (Rita) Burke. His aunts: Kathy (Dennis) Page; Kim (Mark) Dunbar, and Jeannine (Steff) Chavez, Barbara (Larry) Crum, Yvonne (Al) Alred, and his uncle, Michael (Robin) Burke. He was especially close to his cousins: Kasey (Julia) Page, Dawn Dunbar (Tim) Tharp, Aaron Dunbar, Kelly (Mark) Dana, and numerous cousins, nephews and family members.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, March 16, at 11:00 am at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home, 555 West Amador, Las Cruces, NM, 88005. Services have been entrusted to the care of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home 555 West Amador Las Cruces NM 88001. To sign the online guest book, visit www.LaPaz-Grahams.com.

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Mar. 11, 2018.

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Rosanne Camunez

March 16, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of Kris' beautiful soul here on earth, and I pray that you can feel his wonderful spirit often, if not daily. My prayers are with you all continually.

March 14, 2018

I am very, very sorry for your loss. Jamie Stull

Sandra Salway

March 13, 2018

Karen,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

steff

March 11, 2018

Pajama night up here on Miller Rd. will never be the same, Kris. By the way, I gotta tell you that there are a TON of people down here who love you reaching out to one another right now. I'm serious - more so than for the average Joe, a verifiable WOW! I know it sounds Hallmark-esque, but you really did leave a distinct and beautiful mark on all of our hearts. I hope you're able to look down on us and find some comfort in that. Try not to worry about Karen and Ronnie. We're gonna take extra good care of them. Of course you must know that we're devastated you had to relocate. But as far as I understand the grande scheme, we'll be sittin' in the same living room again soon 'nuf. Love you, dearest "nephew-in-law". XO

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