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Published: 05 July 2016 05 July 2016

Bill Karr rsWILLIAM "BILL" KARR, 83, Deming resident passed away Friday July 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born September 17, 1932 in Montezuma, Iowa to Blanche Wasson and Thomas K. Karr. Bill married Madeline Houghton on October 10, 1953 in El Paso, Texas. Bill loved rodeo and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Madeline "Sis" Karr; daughter, Madge Ann Marquez and spouse Juan; 3 sons, William "Bill" Karr and spouse Tamara, Darcy Karr and spouse Dee Ann, George Karr and spouse Lisa; grandchildren, Kristin Karr, Quintin Karr, Chase Karr, Reanna Karr, Meghanne Karr, Shannon Valdez, Justin Karr and numerous great grandchildren and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Blanche Karr, sister, Jo Ann Karr; brother, Thomas Karr and a son, James "Joe" Karr.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday afternoon July 7, 2016 at 2 o'clock at Baca's Funeral Chapel with Dan Lucas presiding. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to Steve Bean Memorial at First New Mexico Bank, P.O. Box 511, Deming, NM, 88031 or the charity of your choice.