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Coleman Kanseah, born on December 27, 2000, passed away on March 5, 2025. He was just 24 years old.
Coleman graduated high school in Alamogordo. He was known for his wrestling skills and was a proud member of the Alamogordo Tigers. School came easy to Coleman; he often found himself bored in class due to his high intelligence. Always eager to learn, he decided to further his education and was enrolled at the University of New Mexico, pursuing a pre-med degree. Coleman began his career in the medical field at Gerald Champion, starting in the psych ward and quickly moving on to work as an Emergency Room Tech. His dedication to helping others was evident in all he did. Though he was very introverted, those who knew Coleman appreciated his quiet strength and determination. He will be dearly missed.
Survivors include,
Paternal Side:
Wadell Kanseah - Father
Lorenzo Kanseah - Brother
Caleb Kanseah - Brother
Valita Kanseah - Sister
James Kunestsis - Uncle
Anissa Kanseah - Aunt
Karen Moreno - Grandmother
Carson Carrillo Sr - Grandfather
Harrison Toclanny - Grandfather
Velma Lee Kanseah
Maternal Side:
Sue Fastwolf - Mother
Merlene Peso - Grandmother
Peggy Balatche - Grandmother
Kevin Balatche - Uncle
Georgina Treas - Aunt
Holly Archilta - Aunt
Donna Kasero - Aunt
Deanna Peso - Aunt
Jeffrey Chavarria - Uncle
Amberlee Fastwolf - Cousin
Matthew Torres - Unlce
Elwin Pebeashy - Uncle
Deandra Balatche - Cousin
Jaylyna Balatche - Cousin
Coleman was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Berle & Lynette Kanseah; maternal grandfather, Ruben Fastwolf; maternal grandmother, Martha Stocks; uncle, Gerald Rice Jr.; and aunt, Robyn Fastwolf.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, with the procession to the Mescalero Reformed Church beginning at 8:00AM from LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Viewing will begin at 8:30AM and the funeral will begin at 10:00AM. Burial will take place at Whitetail Cemetery immediately following the church service.
Pallbearers are Kevin Balatche, Duncan Balatche, Jalen Burgess, David Vigil Jr., Arthur Michael Leder, and Johnny Garcia.
