Harold Friesner

A funeral service will be held for Harold Herbert Friesner at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church followed by a graveside service at Woodbine Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Steve Cyrus, Jr., Bill Cyrus, Brian Shetterly, Travis Kelsey, Brandon Ortega, and Jerry Ortega Jr. Honorary pallbearers will include Ron Friesner, Mike Shetterly, Steve Cyrus, Jerry Ortega Sr., Lynn Terry, Chris Gomez, Dion Gomez, Marcos Cabezuela, and Jerome Rodriguez .

Mr. Friesner, 92, was born on November 5, 1932, to Floyd and Ethel Friesner in Pocahontas, Iowa. He passed away surrounded by the love of his family on December 13, 2024 in Roswell, NM.

On June 6, 1953, Harold married his beloved wife, Donna Grill. In 1976, seeking new opportunities, they moved from Williams, Minnesota, to Artesia, where Harold worked in the oil and gas industry, retiring from Anadarko Petroleum Company.

Harold loved spending quality time with his family, enjoying coffee, sharing jokes, and playing cards, especially when he won. To him, nothing was more valuable than the moments spent surrounded by loved ones. He cherished fishing trips and eagerly anticipated watching football, baseball, boxing, and hockey games.

An avid lover of music, Harold found joy in listening to old-time country tunes, often reminiscing with family about the songs that framed his life. He was particularly fond of his dogs, Frisky and Bentley, who brought smiles to his face and companionship to his days.

Harold is preceeded by his wife, Donna Friesner; father and mother, Floyd and Ethel Friesner; father and mother-in-law, Otto and Esther Grill; sister Viola Henderson; brothers Elmer and Cecil Friesner.

Those left to cherish his memory are son, Ronald Friesner; daughters, Debbie Cyrus and Husband Steve, Cindy Shetterly and Husband Mike, Sheila Ortega and Husband Jerry; grandchildren, Steve Cyrus and wife Janell, Bill Cyrus, Shannon Gomez, Lori, Terry and husband, Lynn, Ashley Friesner, Brandi Kelsey and Husband Travis, Brian Shetterly and Wife Eve, Stephanie Rodriguez and husband Jerome, Jerry Ortega Jr. and Rosa Torres, Brandon Ortega and wife Gina; great grandchildren, Avery Cyrus, Roy Cyrus, Chris Gomez and Marivel Valdez, Dion Gomez , Danielle Cabezuela and husband Marcos, Carlie Terry, Nolan, Charlotte and Kai Kelsey, Riley, Marlie, and Teak Shetterly, Josh, Liam, Hunter, and Corbin Rodriguez; great-great grandchildren, Kayson, Kamdyn, Kaidydn, Zoel, Aviana, Aubree, Kenzlee, Maddox, Kallyhan, Emmalyn and Cayten.

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of your choice. The family would like to thank everyone for the love and time they shared with our dear Harold.