Amy Aileen Houser

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.