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Roger Elmer Mede

1940 - 2020

Roger Elmer Mede obituary, 1940-2020, Las Cruces, NM

BORN

1940

DIED

2020

Roger Mede Obituary

Roger Elmer Mede

Roger Elmer Mede, age 80, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Roger was born February 18, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Herman R. E. Mede and Astrid (Hjelkrem) Mede.

Roger served in the U.S. Navy and after his return he met and then married Judy. Roger and Judy relocated to Las Cruces after retirement, where he enjoyed being a handyman and woodworking, creating many cherished custom items for family, friends, and his church.

Roger is survived by his wife, Judy, daughter Deborah (Michael) Dalton of IL, son David, son Edward (Lyzette) Mede, of CA, grandchildren Madison and Hunter Mede, sisters Ellen Fox of NM, Karin Mede of NC, brother George (Flo) Mede of IL.

Memorials can be sent to:

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church

2540 El Paseo Road

Las Cruces, NM 88001

Due to the current pandemic, a memorial service will take place at a later time.

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

Published by Las Cruces Sun News from Jun. 24 to Jun. 28, 2020.

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Carolyn Martinez

June 28, 2020

I shall remember Roger as a man of integrity and of humor. He was the best neighbor anyone could have....always there to help out wherever he could. I shall remember him always with fondness.

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