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Walter Rector Obituary

Walter Lee Rector, age 80, of Las Cruces passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at his home in the presence his loving daughters. He was born September 3, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Franklin and Margaret Rector. Walter served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for a government contract agency as a machinist, and was proud member of the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include his daughters, Kristie Lovelady (Michael Lopez) of Las Cruces and Toni Goessman (Steven) of Scottsdale, AZ. Other survivors include eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Georgia Rector in 2007, and all his siblings.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice Chapel, 299 E. Montana, with the Reverend Chuck Hinkle, officiating. Private interment will be held at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to a charity of choice in Walter's memory.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces 300 E. Boutz Road, 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 Aug. 23, 2015.

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Joe Downing

August 27, 2015

The neighborhood will never be the same without our Wally. RIP friend. Prayers of comfort to the family.

Red Leyba

August 26, 2015

To my friend whom I am gonna miss and love. Gonna miss the stories and knowledge you shared with me,love you buddy see one day again my friend.

August 25, 2015

Kristie, I am so sorry for your loss. I spoke to your mom last night ans she told me about your dad. I am very sorry. You were a good daughter and you did everything you could for him. Take care Kristie and I send you my love and prayers.

August 25, 2015

Condolences and prayers. Dan and Linda Rohrback,

Yolanda

August 24, 2015

To Kristie..my friend I am so sorry for your loss, May God keep you strong through all of this. Love Yoly

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