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Nazario Walters Obituary

Nazario L Walters, 89, joined our Heavenly Father on March 23, 2016, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born in Bent NM on July 28, 1926. Nazario was a decorated WWII veteran in the US Army, Pacific Theatre. After he returned from the war, he began his Civil Service career at White Sands Missile Range, retiring with 44 years. He was also a member of the BPO Elks for over 35 years.

Nazario is survived by his children: Tamorah and Jaime Hernandez of San Antonio TX;
Edward and Maria Brown of Littleton CO; and Trina Walters of New Orleans LA. Grandchildren: Christopher Brown, Megan Graham, Amanda Brown, Ryan Carrillo, and Kelsey Melendez. Great Grandchildren: Alexi Brown, Amber Carrillo, Isaiah Carrillo, Kaia Graham, Marley Graham, Emma Cote, and Abel Privette. He is survived by his Aunt Billie and Chuck Cannon of Colorado Springs CO and Numerous nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to his caregiver, Estevan Carmona Mancha, his nephew, Ralph Melendres and his niece Lori Walters Romero and spouse Raymond.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Wilma 'Kitty' Walters and his son Randall Walters, his parents and brothers and sisters.

A rosary will be held 9:30 am Wednesday March 30, 2016 at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church where the funeral mass will immediately follow. Burial will be a Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Getz Funeral Home 1410 E. Bowman Ave Las Cruces NM 88001. To sign the local online guest book visit www.GetzCares.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Mar. 27, 2016.

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Will McCoy Sue Tillman

March 31, 2016

Tammy, Edward and Trina, we are saddened for all of you and your families, by the loss of your folks, so close together.

They were both such good people and we know you're heartbroken. Always keep the good family memories you have.

You're all in our prayers and hearts.
Will McCoy & (mom) Susan Tillman

Danelle Saenz Dennis

March 29, 2016

Uncle Nazario I'll always cherish our memories, you will dearly be missed

Danelle (Saenz) Dennis

Ray/Lori/Adam/Ben Romero/Walters/Misquez

March 29, 2016

Tammy, Trina, Edward and family so sorry for the loss of your father,grandfather he was a great uncle to me and my sons. I will forever cherish our visits with your mom and dad. I will truly miss him and the stories he used to tell us of my father and mother. May you rest in peace uncle hug my mama and daddy and tell them that we miss them so much, and also auntie kitty she was my rock when I had lost my own mama. May the Lord bless the family

Ralph Perales Sr.

March 29, 2016

My condolences to Tammie, Trina and Edward. Tio Nazario was the last survivor of the Walters clan. May he rest in peace. Lord, take care of him.

Roberta "Padilla" Sturtze

March 28, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will always remember him stopping by grandma Nellie's house to visit. A sweet man

Jason Rivera

March 27, 2016

Trina, Kelsey and family- My condolences, thoughts and prayers.

Tom and Kewie

Tom & Kewie True

March 27, 2016

Rest in Peace my dear friend and old fishing buddy. We will always remember you and Kitty with fond memories. Our trips to Vegas and all the dances and conventions were the greatest.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Our condolences to Tammy, Trina and Edward.

Lucille (Walters-Saenz) Sanchez

March 25, 2016

To the family of Uncle Nazario: I express my deepest condolences to each of you. May your memories of him help you through this very difficult time. I have wonderful memories of my uncle. My prayers are with each of you.

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