Michael Paul Frietze
June 29, 1951 — August 10, 2012
Michael Paul Frietze, 61, of Las Cruces, died Friday. Aug. 10, 2012. Mike as he was fondly known was born June 29, 1951 in Las Cruces to Miguel (Mike) and Inez Frietze. He was a veteran of the US Marines where he served our country honorably and was a drug and alcohol councilor (LADAC) with many years of faithful service. Mike enjoyed the outdoors, sports and martial arts where he w...
Michael Paul Frietze, 61, of Las Cruces, died Friday. Aug. 10, 2012. Mike as he was fondly known was born June 29, 1951 in Las Cruces to Miguel (Mike) and Inez Frietze. He was a veteran of the US Marines where he served our country honorably and was a drug and alcohol councilor (LADAC) with many years of faithful service. Mike enjoyed the outdoors, sports and martial arts where he was a Kwan Jang Nim (Grand Master) in Hapkido with a 6th degree black belt, but his passion was for his family and friends. Mike will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his son Joseph Frietze of Las Vegas, NV; parents Mike and Inez Frietze of the family home; brothers Ronnie Frietze and Mark Frietze and wife Jeannette and sisters Patsy Gonzalez and husband Ruben, Barbara Frietze and Celina Frietze all of Las Cruces. Mike is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 5 to 6 pm on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 at Getz Funeral Home with a prayer vigil to follow at 7:30 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. Mike's funeral mass to celebrate his life is at 10 am on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 also at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. The US Marines and the Devil Dogs of Las Cruces will provide military honors. The honor of being a pallbearer goes to his family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mike's honor to: New Mexico Addictions Education Network and can be mailed to 314 West Madrid Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88005. PDF Printable Version
Michael Paul Frietze, 61, of Las Cruces, died Friday. Aug. 10, 2012. Mike as he was fondly known was born June 29, 1951 in Las Cruces to Miguel (Mike) and Inez Frietze. He was a veteran of the US Marines where he served our country honorably and was a drug and alcohol councilor (LADAC) with many years of faithful service. Mike enjoyed the outdoors, sports and martial arts where he was a Kwan Jang Nim (Grand Master) in Hapkido with a 6th degree black belt, but his passion was for his family and friends. Mike will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his son Joseph Frietze of Las Vegas, NV; parents Mike and Inez Frietze of the family home; brothers Ronnie Frietze and Mark Frietze and wife Jeannette and sisters Patsy Gonzalez and husband Ruben, Barbara Frietze and Celina Frietze all of Las Cruces. Mike is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 5 to 6 pm on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 at Getz Funeral Home with a prayer vigil to follow at 7:30 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. Mike's funeral mass to celebrate his life is at 10 am on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 also at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. The US Marines and the Devil Dogs of Las Cruces will provide military honors. The honor of being a pallbearer goes to his family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mike's honor to: New Mexico Addictions Education Network and can be mailed to 314 West Madrid Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88005. PDF Printable Version
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