In loving memory of
Amy Aileen Houser
February 10, 1990
Amy Aileen Houser, a bright 13‑year‑old of Las Cruces, is remembered for her youth, school life and the small everyday comforts that mattered to her — a life cherished by family, classmates and her community.
Remembering Amy
A life held close in memory
Amy Aileen Houser, age 13, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, was remembered by family, classmates and neighbors following her death on February 10, 1990. A student and a part‑time helper at Las Cruces Bowl, Amy was described in contemporary coverage as a girl who loved simple comforts — she was buried with a teddy bear and her library cards, a small, personal detail that reflected her everyday life and youthful interests. Hundreds attended memorial gatherings and her graveside service, a testament to how deeply her loss was felt by the local community. Those who knew Amy recall a young life that mattered to family and friends; her memory lives on through those who loved her and through community remembrances marking the anniversary of her passing.
Shared moments
From the gallery
Words from family and friends
Recent remembrances
Amy will be remembered with love and care. May the memories shared here keep a meaningful part of Amy's life close to everyone who carries that memory forward.