Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc | Truth or Consequences, NM

Obituary For Elisabeth "Betsy" Rauschenberger

Elisabeth “Betsy” Rauschenberger, age 75, of Hillsboro, NM entered eternal life on Friday, September 10, 2021. Betsy was born March 26, 1946 in Paris, France to Donald and Yvonne (Martelliere) Esker. Elisabeth was a retired Physical Education Teacher and a loving, caring, devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She enjoyed playing tennis and sharing a meal with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard A. Rauschenberger; son, Chad Rauschenberger and wife Emily of Eugene, OR; and sister, Josette Ponteri and husband Ray of Las Cruces, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald A. Esker on August 19, 2009 and Yvonne Esker on October 19, 2021.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Guest Book

Betsy was Hillsboro's tennis coach for a number of us players who came back to the sport due to her generosity. She was a good part of the community of Hillsboro and NM's Senior Olympics and Las Cruces tennis. It's hard to realize we won't see her on the court anymore. Thanks, Betsy...keep coaching from out there! Rick, you were so caring in this more difficult time of her life. Remember the good.

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Betsy,I learned so much from you.Neil and I offer our deepest condolences to Rick,Chad and Josett and family.

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