Ronald Grasse Sr Obituary

Age - 63

October 6, 2023

Elephant Butte, NM

Ronald Leo Grasse, Sr. , 63, a resident of Elephant Butte, NM, died on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born on November 20, 1959, in Riverside, CA to Charles R. and Ruby Patricia (Pate) Grasse. Ronald was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a jack of all trades- showing his talents in welding, construction and motor building, to name a few. Ronald was most happy outdoors, where he could collect rocks and fish. Survivors include his father, Charles R. Grasse; children - Ronald L. Grasse, Jr. (Marissa) and Cassandra L. Masemore (Ben); grandchildren - Jesse, Fiona, Aubrie, Kaylie, Isaiah, Ava, Mateo, and Tristan; and siblings - Richard Grasse (Bualee), Jeri Winkles (Mark) and Janice Grasse. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Patricia Grasse, and uncle, Leo Grasse. A Visitation will be held for family and friends on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Kirikos Family Funeral Home. Ronald will then be laid to rest in Cortez, CO.

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