MATTHEW KUCHINKA
Matthew John Kuchinka, age 96, son of the late Matthew and Mary Lukas Kuchinka left his earthly home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 to be reunited with the love of his life, Goldine “Deane” Kuchinka, who preceded him in death on January 20, 2005.
Matt was born and raised in Bellaire, Ohio on January 18, 1924 but spent most of his adult life in California and New Mexico. Matt served his country in the US Army during WWII and retired from San Diego Gas & Electric Company. He enjoyed extensive foreign and domestic travel in retirement with beloved family and friends world wide, and helping local Las Cruces people in need.
In addition to his parents and wife, Deane, he was predeceased in death by a daughter, Mary Patricia, his sister, Mary Kovack and brothers-in-law, Ken Kovack and Mike Ryan and sister-in-law, Judy Kuchinka.
Matt is survived by daughter, Pamela Rossi, granddaughters, Cassandra, Jessica, Jasmine, Jaclyn, great grandson and great granddaughters.
Also left to cherish his memory are brothers, Joseph (Lois) Kuchinka, Donald Kuchinka, John (Donna) Kuchinka and sisters, Betty Ryan and Rose (Tom) Kopyar, in-laws, many nieces and nephews and their families.
Roman Catholic Rosary and Mass will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, Las Cruces, NM on Monday January 18, 2021 at Noon, via live-stream at GetzFuneral-Home.com, followed by on site interment of ashes next to his beloved wife, Deane.
The life he lived is his memorial for family and friends who knew him and the adventurous life he lived.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Memory of Matthew Kuchinka to Community of Hope Las Cruces, 999 West Amador, Las Cruces, NM 88005.
Local arrangements by the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 3900 Central Avenue Shadyside, Ohio.