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Patricia Gonzalez Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, Patricia "Patsy" Marie Frietze Gonzalez, on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Patsy as she was fondly known to her family and friends was born to Miguel and Inez Frietze on October 19, 1953 in Las Cruces. She was a 1972 graduate of Mayfield High School and spent her adult life working in administrative positions with New Mexico State University, State of New Mexico, Col. Frank Borman, FMH - Kubota Tractor Supply and self-employed as a bookkeeper for many years. Patsy had a passion and love for her family to whom she gave of herself so generously. What Patsy had left to give went to many volunteer organizations and the people they serve. Included in those organizations are the Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue, New Mexico Senior Olympics, Dona Ana County Teen Court and numerous other local organizations. Those left to mourn her passing include her husband of 27 years, Ruben Gonzalez; her daughter, Andrianana Lopez and husband Gabriel; stepchildren, Juan Gonzalez, Cecilia Hurbert, Monica Gonzalez and Martin Gonzalez; her parents, Miguel and Inez Frietze; her siblings, Barbara Frietze, Ronnie Frietze, Mark Frietze and wife Jeannette and Celina Frietze as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Paul Frietze. Visitation for Patsy will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m.. Family and Friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013 in the same church with Most Reverend Ricardo Ramirez, C.S.B., D.D. Bishop Emeritus officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment will take place at a later date. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Sep. 17, 2013.

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Lorenzo Moreno

September 28, 2013

Inez and Mike,
I was so sorry to hear about your daughter's death. And, I hear your son died awhile ago, too. Such hard losses.
I worked with you when you were in NMSU Personnel, I was in Purchasing. I would like to communicate with you to catch up. Please call me when you have some time; my phone number is 800-698-5956.

September 25, 2013

Please know our prayers and thoughts are with all of Patsy's family, and we will share your same memories of her wonderful personality. As a part of our offices and business, Patsy was a joy to work with and always friendly and courteous. We were privileged to work with her and will miss her. Joseph Cervantes, Cervantes Law Firm.

Dianna Gibson

September 21, 2013

Patsy was a joy to work with at NMSU.

Mary Alice & Jaymie Armendariz/Telles

September 20, 2013

To the Gonzalez and Freitze Families,
Our condolences to you for your loss. In this hard time may you find peace in the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We will keep you close at heart and prayer.
Mary Alice Armendariz & Jaymie Telles

September 20, 2013

BARBARA AND INEZ AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PATSY...MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL..DELIA DE LA O NAVARRO

Delfina Noftzger, Buddy & Henrietta Sanchez

September 20, 2013

Barbara, Inez, & Mike, Frietze & Gonzalez families....We are so sad to hear of Patsy's passing. Please accept our heart-felt condolences for your sorrow. We hope you find comfort in celebrating her life and in her memories. God's Blessings to all. On behalf of all our family in San Antonio, TX

September 19, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to the Gonzalez and Frietze families.
Lavona Ewing, Las cruces

Irene Oliver-Lewis

September 19, 2013

Inez, Mike, and Barbara. Just heard about your loss so we missed the services. Love and light are sent your way. May the love and inner strength of the family assist you in this life passage. Your primas, Irene Oliver-Lewis, Sylvia Camunez, and Fred and Cecilia Oliver from heaven.

Josie Breazell

September 19, 2013

To the Gonzalez and Frietze family Pasty and I worked together years ago and what I remember of her the most was that great smile. What a wonderful person, please accept my condolences and may God bless all of you

September 19, 2013

Ruben, Adriana and family, you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. We pray that our Lord Jesus lifts you up and comfort you during this time. May Patsy be rejoicing in his presence!! My sincere thanks to Patsy for being such a kind and loving human being to my Mom. She will forever have fond memories of her. God Bless you and we love you.
Norma, Alicia, Chito, Gil and Rito Reyes.

September 19, 2013

My deepest sympathies to your family and friends . Your worldly life and struggles are over but a new one awaits you. From a long time friend.
Marshall Highsmith

Patsy Flores

September 18, 2013

Barbara , I am so sorry for the loss of your sister, Patsy. May Gods peace and love embrace you , your Mom Inez and all of Patsy's family during the days ahead. Your strength is with each other and Gods endless LOVE for us..

Fred Rosales

September 18, 2013

Our hearts go out to your family during this time of loss and reflection in the short life of Patsy. Her time on earth has been cut short, but her friendship with all that knew her will last forever. The Rosales Family.

Johnny & Kathy Garcia

September 18, 2013

Deepest condolences to the entire Frietze family. God bless

Larry A. & Vanessa G. Roybal

September 18, 2013

Ruben, I am so sorry for you and your daughters loss. The world will be a much sadder place without Patsy.

Bea Reyes-Duran

September 18, 2013

Celina, I didnt know Patricia was your sister, such a wonderful lady. I am so sorry to hear about her sudden passing. Know that she is in god kingdom. My condolences to you and your family

Delia, Linda, Joseph and Minerva

September 18, 2013

To the Gonzalez & Frietze families, we can't imagine the sadness you must be feeling right now
Patsy was an incredible, beautiful person We are fortunate to say that she was our friend and be able to remember all the good times. Now she is in Heaven rejoicing with Mike (probably practicing Kata's) looking over all of you

We will never forget our wonderful friend

Please let us know if we can help out in anyway

God bless all of you

September 18, 2013

Ruben,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Patsy was a great lady and will be missed.

Warren Moore

Eddie Arenibas

September 18, 2013

Our condolences to the Gonzalez family, Our prayers are with you.

September 18, 2013

Barbara my deepest condolences goes out to you and your family on Patsy's passing. I just saw Patsy at wal-mart and it feels just like yesterday. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. God Bless.

Dolores Apodaca Herrera

Lil Holguin

September 18, 2013

Ronnie and Family, I am sincerely sorry for the loss of Patsy. May God comfort you during this difficult time. God Bless

VICKIE CHAVEZ-MONTEZ

September 18, 2013

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PATSY WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WE LOVED IT WHEN SHE & BARBARA WOULD COME TO THE CHAVEZ HOUSE. MAY HER LOVE RAIN UPON THIS EARTH FROM ABOVE. SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED!
GOD BLESS

September 18, 2013

We were filled with great sorrow when we found out about Patsy. Her smile was one in a million. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. Ruben and family our love and prayers are with you.
Lee and Suzie Duff, Hondo,NM

Felicia Frietze-Rodriguez

September 18, 2013

May Patsy's smile and kindness live in our hearts forever. God bless and may the dear lord give strength to all the family during this difficult time.

Emily Paredes-Maurer

September 18, 2013

Our Heartfelt Condolences go out to the Frietze family,

May the love and support of your family and friends continue to comfort you during the days ahead and May God's Peace and Comfort be with you all!
You continue to be in our thoughts and Prayers!

Coco Garcia

September 18, 2013

Barb, Mrs. Frietze and all of Patsy's family, I am at a loss for words but can only say may God Bless You in your time of grief. I love you all!

Terri Ruiz

September 17, 2013

Auntie Inez, Uncle Mike & family. I am lost for words. I cannot express the sorrow I feel for the loss of Patsy! My prayers are with you all. I pray that God give you the strength to get you through your grief and sadness. My heartfelt condolences to you and rest of family.

Annette

September 17, 2013

To the Frietze family,
I knew Patsy through volunteering with Dona Ana County Teen Court. She was a wonderful, loving person. Always smiling and so giving. I will truly miss her. May God bless all of you in your time of sorrow.

Marlena Beyer

September 17, 2013

Ruben, Adrianana & Family ~ my sincere condolences. My heart goes out to you all. I wish you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Rosanne Camunez

September 17, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Patsy's passing - her beautiful smile and her fun and caring ways are what I will always remember. Gonzales and Frietze family - You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Toni/Bob Lowery

September 17, 2013

Ruben and Andi,
We are so saddened by Patsy's passing. She was such a beautiful person and sooooo loving. We'll cherish our memories.

September 17, 2013

To the entire Frietze family,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of my friend, Patsy. I have such wonderful memories of Patsy of when we were young and the times she spent at my house and at her mom and dad's. We would be so silly and sing our hearts out and have such fun! She had a beautiful smile and would cover the room as if it were a rainbow embracing all in her path. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. I won't be here for her services as I will be traveling to Calif. But I will be with you all in prayer and in spirit.
My sincerest condolences,
Beverlye Chavez Zubia

alex lopez

September 17, 2013

I sorry for your loss one

Robyn Quillen

September 17, 2013

I worked with Patsy in Col Borman's office. I so enjoyed working with her and becoming friends. I loved her smile. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

September 17, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Rose family

September 17, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss . Our prayers are with you all

September 17, 2013

Dear Frietze Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find strength and peace knowing that Patsy was well-loved in this world and the spirit of her life remains in us all. My thoughts are with the Frietze family during this difficult time. Your life-long friend, Daryl Mashke (nee Revell)

Yvonne Montoya

September 17, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Patsy and also volunteered with her at Dona Ana County Teen Court. It saddens me to think that such a wonderful lady would leave this world so soon in life. May your family find comfort in all of her wonderful memories! She was a wonderful friend and coworker!!! God Bless you all!!

Isidro & Corina Valles

September 17, 2013

Our prayers are with you all. May God give you comfort during this difficult time.

September 17, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of Patsy; we knew each other since Jr. High. She was always so nice and what a beautiful smile! May the Lord comfort you all, always. Debra Chavez Zubia

Viola Silva

September 17, 2013

To the Family, Sorry for the your loss, I know words cannot comfort you at this time but know that Patsy was well loved by those who knew her. It was my pleasure to know Patsy. May God Bless you all. Viola Silva

Victoria Duran

September 17, 2013

My deepest condolences. You are all in my prayers.

Lindy Barreras

September 17, 2013

Celina and Frietze family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you comfort during this difficult time.

Cecelia Sanchez

September 17, 2013

Uncle Mike & Aunt Inez and Family I was so so sorry to hear about Patsy, I always remember the Huge Smile Patsy always had! My Prayers are with all of you, May the Lord Comfort all of you!

Ruth Sanchez

September 17, 2013

Oh my, I just can't believe it. My heart goes out to Barbara, Mrs. Frietze and the entire Frietze family.

M.Tito Hinojosa

September 17, 2013

We are saddened to here of the passing of Patricia.Our prayers are with you all. GOD Bless

Olga Ortega Brown

September 17, 2013

My Condolances to the Frietze and Gonzales Family. Memories of Patsy always bring joy to my heart. May God bring you comfort at this time. Patsy will always remain in my heart and in those that love her. God Bless

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