Michael James Reid

Michael James Reid, age 60, passed away peacefully in his home in Las Cruces, NM on the 6th of December 2022. Michael was born in Victorville California on September 1st 1962 to his mother, Freda Lee Isaacks and his father Michael McKinley Reid. Michael grew up surrounded by his 4 siblings, Chris Reid, Nicole Hopkins, Shawn Reid, and Robin Reid. Michael graduated from Mayfeild High School in Las Cruces, NM with his best friend Terry Lenderman. Michael is survived by his children Jacob Daniel Reid, Cori Nicole Reid, and daughter in law Glory Jenna Reid. Michaels greatest achievement in life was being a grandfather to his grandchildren Jesse, Elijah, Samantha, and Levi James Reid. Michael was known as Wishes to the grandkids and loved adventures with them to the roller rink, rocket jump, getting sweet treats and cruising around, and spending the night. Michael James's hobbies and interests other than being a grandfather included playing Call of Duty with his brother Shawn and friend Mike Weaver, hot rods and fixing up cars. He loved the outdoors, bow hunting, 3D shoots, and collecting guns. In the last few years of Michaels life, he began practicing Osage traditions. Getting back to his roots with trips to the Reid family home and family dances in Gray Horse, OK. Michael will be truly missed by many who enjoyed hearing of his adventures, uncanny stories, and laughter that he brought to any room. Services to pay respects to Michael at Getz Funeral Home located at 1410 E Bowman Ave, Las Cruces, NM on Thursday December 15, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm for the viewing and the funeral will be held Friday, December 16, 2022 at 10am. Officiant will be Rev. Jess C. Williams and pallbearers will be Jacob Reid, Chris Reid, Shawn Reid, Mitchell Reid, Charles Montes, Terry Lenderman, Mike Weaver, and David Jones. Burial immediately following the funeral services at the Vista Memory Gardens in T or C NM. First Visitation

Getz Funeral Home Chapel

1410 E. Bowman Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88001






Service Information
Thursday, December 15, 2022,
Getz Funeral Home Chapel

1410 E. Bowman Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88001






Interment Location

Vista Memory Gardens

Address Not Available
Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico