Our History
The Getz Family moved to Las Cruces in 1954, from Massillon, Ohio. The family was brought to the valley, like many families, by what was White Sands Proving Grounds. Terry Getz, the oldest of three children, attended Las Cruces High School. After high school Terry began driving for the ambulance company, that was owned at the time by Nelson-Dennis Funeral Home. After working with the funeral home, he soon realized his passion was funeral service. He carried that passion through his term as President of the New Mexico Funeral Service Association.
Terry is joined at Getz funeral Home by his son Chad R. Getz, CFSP and Grandson Tristyn W. Getz, FSP.
Terrys strong belief that the trust and confidence of the community he serves is vital to our success. He has earned that trust not just through funeral service, but by giving back to his community, by serving as a board member for many local organizations, speaking at career days and churches as well as volunteering for the local Shattered Lives program, teaching our youth about the consequences of drinking and driving. This belief of giving has been passed down to through the generations of funeral service and care, provided by the Getz Family, and continues with his son Chad.
Not only does Getz Funeral Home pride itself in making sure it holds itself to the highest standard of funeral service, but also that others do as well. This is the why we are the only funeral home in Las Cruces to be members of both The International order of the Golden Rule and Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Both esteemed organizations monitor their members to ensure quality of service.
Getz Funeral Home is proud to be the longest family-owned funeral home in the city of Las Cruces.
