First off, condolences to your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you'll never read this, but last night you came to me in a dream. Even though I haven't seen you in years, you were just as amazing as ever. I'm really missing you. You'll always be in my thoughts.

Oh Ketchum... You were my first love. We had ups and downs, and I'm so sad you're gone. There's so much I wish I'd told you before this, but I know you're in a better place.

We will miss you so much at the rodeo's bud!

Mi ma sentido pésame a la familia el era un buen amigo siempre estuvo con migo en los momentos más difíciles te estrañare dios te tenga en su santa gloria

Condolences to Barbra ,Gary , and family on your lost of Ketch (pelon). May he rest in peace. Allen, Rowena. and family.

Gary & Barbara our hearts ache so much for your family. You both have been in our thoughts since we heard.

My thoughts are with family and friends. A sad loss , he was a good man.

Our deepest sympathies on your devastating loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers

God Speed Ketchum. You were an exciting guy to be around and were the real deal when it came to living life to its fullest. God bless you and you family.

My heart and prayers go out to all of you.

MY HEART BREAKS YOU WERE SUCH A GREAT GUY AND YOU WILL BE MISSED ILL NEVER FORGET THE TIMES NOT ONLY I BUT THE TIMES YOU SPENT BY MY KIDS SIDE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEART KETCH REST IN PEACE.

Ketch will be sorely missed!  He was a great soul!

To the May Family.... Our hearts are heavy and the memories of Ketch are so many.... He was a Kind and Giving Soul.  We will always love him, and his life will always be remembered.  God Bless You All

Gary and Barbara, you are in our hearts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength. God Bless You and your family.

I am so sorry to learn of the loss of Ketch.. No parent should have to go thru losing their child . Prayers and hugs to all of you during this difficult time .  I spent many weekends and duck races with my best friend Leah at your house with you both and your  kids when they were young

Love you ketch! I'll never forget you. My condolences for his family. He was the best guy I've ever met.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you.

Gary Barbara my heart breaks for the both of you I am so sorry for the loss of your son Ketch he was a very good person and Ron and I lioved him we will miss him very much

Gary and Barbara, I am so very sorry that you lost your precious son. May God's peace and grace carry your family through this difficult time. We are praying for you.

Rip ketch
A life taken so young is always shattering however time is the best healer 
Our prayers are with you x

Wish you didn't have to leave us so soon. Going to miss you! I am so heartbroken.

Barbara, Gary & family, I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. My heart sank when I heard, please know I'm sending my thoughts, love and prayers to you my dear friends today and in the difficult days ahead.

Gary, Barbara,Keely and Amanda...praying that God grants you peace in the days ahead. I will always remember Ketch with that mischievous smile and kind heart!

My deepest condolences to the May family, Ketch was a good man with a good heart everybody liked him. He will surely be missed since and not ever forgotten. RIP Ketch! You left us much too soon brother!

Gary and Barbara, I am so very sorry....my heart aches for you, my dear friends. JACK WALKER

He was the bestman for Stephen and I when we got married. I remember spending time at Rumy's when we were kids. He was so much a part of our lives growing up. He will be missed. God Bless you all ...

I am so sorry ....my heart aches for you, my dear friends.

My good friend Ketch, your going to be missed we had a lot of good times together lots of good memories RIP,

To Mr and Mrs May
My deepest condolences to your family. I've been friends with Ketch since 1st grade.  He was always so much fun. But more importantly was always there when a friend needed him. Always, Suella Brown-Torres

Gary, Barbara, Keely, and Amanda.....love ya'll......my heart breaks with yours......

Our prayers are with the family, always sad when someone you went to school with passes away

Prayers and thoughts to the May family. May God give you the strength you need to deal with the terrible loss in your family.

Prayers and condolences for the family. Have been gone for years but I remember Ketch as a small boy, riding the bus when his mom drove.

The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long. Lao Tzu, Te Tao Ching

Ketch had a good heart; always making people smile and laugh. He was a bright light and I am blessed to call him a friend.

Gary and Barbara, 
Thank you for bringing such an amazing person into the world. It is unfair that he is gone, I am so sorry.

Prayers to the family and my deepest sympathy. Ketch was a good friend to me. I enjoyed many laughs with you and have some great memories. I will always remember how kind you were to me! R.I.P. my friend you will never be forgotten Ketch. With love!

R.I.P. Ketch, You were such a kind hearted/one of a kind cowboy. May God wrap his arms around his family right know. Just know we will see him again when our time comes.

Rest In Paradise, Ketch...my condolences to all of his family and friends

We will miss Ketch, no matter where or when you needed help he would be there with a smile and a laugh.  Our Prayers are with Gary, Barbara , Keeley, and Amanda

Gerald and Punkin

Gonna miss this fine young cowboy, I have know him since he was 6, never a dull moment around ketch, may god bless the family.

We will never forget Ketch May. He was good man and a great father and a wonderful friend. We will all miss him dearly. Prayers to his parents and other family members and his beautiful daughter in such a hard time. May God bless his soul.

My prayers to all family. Ketch truly was a character. He was a loving father and his baby girl loves him dearly...

Ketch was an amazing friend to me when I needed one the most. It was a friendship that lasted years, through ups and downs. He had the kindest heart and would give you the shirt off his back. A few weeks ago I saw him with Wynn, and the way his eyes lit up, he was such a good Daddy and you could see it in his eyes. Until we meet again my friend....

 Ketch was a good man.  We are going to miss you Cowboy.  Your memory will forever remain in our hearts.  Sending my deepest sympathy to family.  

N Sandoval and family  (Deming, NM)

You will always be in our thoughts and you will forever be missed, you changed your whole life when your baby girl came into yours, so sad that she has to grow up without her daddy, we'll miss seeing her running around your place in her sparkly boots always following you, you will always live on in her, love you and miss you, bye my friend

Barbara, Gary, Keely,Amanda my heart is with you all. Sending love to you all....we loved Ketch beyond words...our prayers are with you all

So sorry for your loss! Ketch will be missed!

My heart breaks for you.  We got to meet Kerch at a rodeo in Cliff.  Boy he could ride!.  What a fine man. Prayers for you in your grief

R.I.P Ketch, you will never be forgotten. 
Crystal Garcia

Ketch was a great friend. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. God bless his family and my condolences go out to you.

I remember Ketchum as a buoyant, spirited and strong guy who was full of life. I send my sincerest condolences to Kethcum's entire family.

Barbara and Gary,
My heart aches for your loss. May peace be with you always.

I have learned some many things about ranching from Ketch. I'm so grateful he took the time to believe in me.  My sympathy goes out to his family especially his mother and father.  You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Only God knows why you were taken too soon from us.  You were such a good person, always helping others. But it was when I saw you with Wynn, how loving and gentle you were with her, that my heart was happy for you.  You had so many plans for her, your little cowgirl, my heart aches for her.  You will never be forgotten Ketchum.  R.I.P.  Love you my friend ❤

Ketch had a twinkle in his eye that  will remain in our hearts. May God wrap his loving arms around you all.  
Love & prayers,
Rose Ann & Larry Eby

You mourned with us, and now sadly, we mourn with you. Perhaps Ketch and Dusty will find each other again, to ride and laugh. Our most heartfelt condolences

Bill and I send condolences in the loss of Ketch. May he now be at peace. JoLynn and Bill Kinman.

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Stephen Ketchum May

January 18, 1978 – November 18, 2015

Funeraria Del Angel Hillcrest West

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