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Monte Correll Obituary
Monte was preceded in death by his mom, Joyce Correll, his first wife, Linda Correll, and a step son Michael Ybarra. He is survived by his Dad, A D Correll of Belen, his son and the light of his life Andy Correll, of Las Cruces, one sister Maxine Scripter and her husband Larry, of Belen, two stepsons James Frost and wife Leah of Indiana, and Adam Frost of Las Cruces, one step daughter Carolyn Ybarra of Colorado, and many loving relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel at St. Paul's Methodist Church in Las Cruces, with the Rev. James Large officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the NM Fish and Game, or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Monte Correll
Maxine Scripter
October 20, 2009
My friend, my confidant, my brother. How do I go on without you? My life will never be the same. A day will not go by that I don't long to talk to you. Until we meet in another place, I miss you and love you.
Penny King
October 4, 2009
Dearest Family,
It was such a shock to lose my gentle giant of a cousin, Monte. He was known for being quick with a kind or clever word, and it was always a treat when he chimed in on our family emails, with a funny one-liner or wise word. Mont, you will be missed! There's a hole in the family now. May God's peace and comfort come to all who loved you.
Rita Jaramillo
October 2, 2009
I was sad to hear of the passing of Monte, a classmate from elementary and high school. I am reminded how special and short our time here on earth is. May he rest in peace! My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this kind and gentle man. May you find comfort in your memories and the time you spent together
Barbara Fountain
September 27, 2009
I was so saddened to hear of Monte's passing. He was a nice,kind,man. He always had a smile for you and a kind word.I am honored to have called him my friend. May God bless you all
Patrick and Angie Baca
September 27, 2009
Monte was a great friend and fellow student always a very nice
Person.
He will be missed,
Patrick and Angie Baca
Of Los Lunas, New Mexico
Shirley Felts Rivera
September 25, 2009
Iam so sorry to hear of this passing. I recently visited with Monte on one of his trips to Alb. He will be missed. May God bless his family. Shirley Felts Rivera ( classmate )
Joe Morrato
September 25, 2009
Monte was one of my best freinds in college. He and Mike Bernabe and I (among others) spent alot of time together just hanging out. Monte was always happy, generous, and a faithful friend. May God bless and comfort the Correll family in their grief for losing such an awesome brother/child! You will be greatly missed, my friend! See you in the Kingdom!
September 25, 2009
Monte and I grew up in the same neighborhood in Belen....along the ditch bank. What marvelous Halloween displays he and his mom used to construct! Life was so much simpler then. Who knew that we would grow up with a similar passion for camping and the mountains. My sincere condolences to the family and to Lorraine. Your sadness will be lessened by the fond memories of Monte that you keep in your hearts.
Roberta (Romero) Strickland
Pagosa Springs, CO
Cheri Smith
September 24, 2009
I was so very sad to learn of Monte's death. We were classmates at Belen High School over 40 years ago...my condolences to all his family and friends. Warmest Regards, Cheri Smith, nee Hudson
Monte in his Pecos Wilderness, 2008
Lorraine Torres
September 24, 2009
When we first started seeing each other Monte knew I liked Josh Groban. This song, To Where You Are, always brought tears to my eyes. Monte asked me why I was crying and I told him because this song is so beautiful and sad. He would listen to my Josh Groban cd so I bought one for him. This song is on it and it sings to Monte what I want him to know. Lorraine
You may copy and paste it to your web browser:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUfTlEoVqbE
Brenda Lee
September 24, 2009
I do not even know where to begin. Monte was my favorite cousin. He understood me and showed me a sincere love. I have spent many moments with him in Las Cruses and will not know what to do with him gone.
It was always a bright spot for us both to talk about old and new times. I think it is important to remember that our time on earth is short and making good "last" memories, daily are important. I had great last moments with my cousin, Monte, and my heart is a bit broken knowing that this special guy who has been with me intermittently for my whole life is not here. They do not make "GREAT" men like him often and my world is spinning. Goodbye my cousin, I appreciate all the good memories and great moments......hold on to that special CC, keep it cold for me, I'll see you soon!
I love you so much
Brenda=)
Mike Bernabe
September 24, 2009
Monte was one of my best fiends in college. I met him when he was assigned to be my roommate during our freshman year. We have shared all the memories young men can make including catching many a fish in many beautiful places in New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona. Life separated us for about 34 years and in March my good friend Monte tracked me down. We shared a 3 hour phone call and a promise to fish the Pecos again. The fishing trip won't get to happen in a physical sense, but I know he is up at the cabin now over by the river figuring out which rock that big trout in hiding under. My spirit is there with him. He is the best of friends. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all his family and other friend. We will miss him. With love, Mike
Birdie Benavidez
September 23, 2009
To Monte's family, my prayers go out to you all. I graduated from Belen High School with Monte. But I must share my most fond memory of this wonderful person, as ever time I visit Dripping Springs I can't help but think about him. Monte was quite the camper. I would have never gone camping at dripping springs had it not been for him and the band. You see you could only get to dripping springs years ago if you had a four wheel drive vehicle. Well the band went up there to spend the night. I watched as everyone unloaded all their camping stuff. I was worried cause several of us were with Monte and we didn't take anything. I soon found out that no one ever needed to worry if Monte was around. When we weren't looking he had scoped out that old house that's up there and he even made sure we had the fireplace going just in case we were cold. We'er we ever happy to have him around with all his knowledge about camping. Monte will be missed, and I'm so thankful to have known him. May God bless and keep you all. Bertha
September 23, 2009
I first met Monte at football practice in Belen in 1965. I was new in town and Monte made a point of making me feel welcome. We played side by side that year and I don't remember many scores but I remembered the good buddy forever. I lost track of Monte when my family moved, but renewed the friendship in Las Cruces in the 70's. We hunted, fished, threw horse shoes, drank, smoked, told lies and jokes, wired his house, ate meals with both of our families many times, cussed and discussed politicians, and I asked him to sell my land. He was a wealth of knowledge and had a considered opinion on almost any subject. Monte was a great friend and a great man and I'll keep his memory alive as long as I am.
Adios buddy.
Randy
Ken & Sherri Freadhoff
September 23, 2009
Ken & I had known Monte for 20 years and have many fond memories. If there was anything we wanted to know about the state of New Mexico, he always had the answer.
Ken remembers the fun they had going to auctions and making sales calls. They were very close and shared many joys and sorrows.
I remember how proud he was of his roses, and the times he brought some of them to work. They were so beautiful. I remember how excited he was to be chosen for the oryx hunt, and the picture he brought in of his prize.
Monte was so intellegent, and so fun, and so sweet,and always there for us. We will always cherish our memories of him.
God bless all of you.
Sherri Freadhoff
Glenn Gibson
September 23, 2009
AD and Family,
I am so schocked to hear of Monte's death this morning, Please accept my profound condolences. You all are so dear to me. I Love you guys!
Glenn
September 23, 2009
I recently met Monte a few months ago. I am the Mortgage Loan Officer for One Source FCU. It is very sad to me to know he has passed away. I got to know him and know that he was a very good man and will be sorely missed by his One Source family.
My heart felt wishes go out to all his family. God Bless you.
Nancy Peterson, Mortgage Loan Officer
One Source FCU
Jeff Campbell
September 23, 2009
Good By My friend.
Where you left there remains an empty spot.
Bob King
September 23, 2009
Andy, Mac, AD,
I know that at times like this words are not adequate. I weep with you and am praying that the God of all comfort will fill you with His peace that passes understanding.
Love,
Bob King
Happy & Carol Pierce
September 22, 2009
AD,Maxine and family members, We were so sorry to hear the news of Monte. Please know that our hearts are with you and may God give you peace in the days ahead.
Geri Caldwell
September 22, 2009
Andy,Adam,James and Janet
This must be a very difficult time for you, please know that you have some friends thinking of you and praying that God will see you through this loss in your lives. Our prayers are with you. Love, The Caldwell Family,
John,Geri and Robert
Kathleen Quaranta
September 22, 2009
Maxine,
I am so sorry to hear about Monte. Even though it has been a long time since I had see him, I have many fond memories of our fun times in Las Cruces. Our family extends our sympathies to you, your Dad, and Monte's family.
Love to you and your family,
Kathleen, Dean, Kenneth, and Emily Quaranta
Linda Tellez
September 22, 2009
My condolences to the family of Monte
I worked with him at Servigas.He still kept in touch i will miss him coming in and showing me the coins he came across.I'll miss you Monte
Linda Tellez
Gloria Hightower
September 22, 2009
I was shocked to get the e-mail from JoAnn Correll telling us about Monte.
My husband, Tommy Hightower, who is Monte's cousin is currently in the Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital recovering from bi-lateral knee replacement surgery. He was also shocked by the news, and is sorry he will be unable to attend services.
Our sympathies to A.D. Maxine, and all
the rest of the family
Elizabeth Holguin, MSO
September 22, 2009
May the Lord bless the family of a very good man who we were blessed to meet & serve at One Source Federal Credit Union, his credit union. Please accept our condolensces, thoughts and prayers as this well known "angel" is welcomed into his Heavenly Kingdom.
September 22, 2009
We here at NAPA would like give our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Monte. He was one of our regular customers and will be greatly missed....just Friday he was here telling jokes to the guys...we have very fond memories of him...we will miss u MONTE!!!!
Barbara & Tom Grisell
September 22, 2009
I'm very sad to hear of Monte's passing. Monte left us much too soon. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle A.D., Maxine and Larry, Andy, and other family members. May the Lord sustain you, comfort you and bring you peace.
Lillian Sanchez/Ortega
September 22, 2009
My condolonces to all of you. Monte was one of my classmates from Belen High School. He always made me laugh with his great sense of humor. What a kind and gentle soul he was. I will miss him.
C P & JoAnn Correll
September 22, 2009
We loved Monte so much. He came to visit us last spring and we enjoyed that so much. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Jon Kahler
September 22, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of Monte's passing. Monte was a good friend who I remember fondly. We worked in real estate together and went on many fishing trips. Sometimes, Andy went with us, and I am sure he remembers the time we forgot the battery to the boat and had to fish from shore. Once we returned with a large striper, but generally, we didn't catch a lot of fish, but we always had a good time. I will miss Monte and his great sense of humor.
Kathy Brainard
September 22, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Monte's passing. I have so many early memories of Monte and the drives he took us on in the Jeep when we visited at the cabin. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love you all, Kathy
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