Karla B Kallas

December 13, 1961 - January 14, 2018

Our beloved Karla B. Kallas passed away on Sunday January 14th 2018. Karla was born in Artesia, New Mexico on December 13th, 1961 to Kenneth and Mary Jane Mortensen. She was the sixth out of 9 children. Six girls and three boys. Lynn, Wayne, Lola, Brent, Kathryn, Toni, Tammy, and Adam. Karla grew up in Artesia and was one of the most out going beautiful spirits ever to be known. From day one she always had the most beautiful smile. Karla was the head cheerleader for the bulldogs and was also a swimmer for the water dogs. She always new how to get everyone hyped up for a game or pep rally. There was never a dull moment with Karla around. Her laugh was contagious. If she was laughing so was everyone else. Karla was blessed with two beautiful daughters Vanessa (Mortensen) Blackham and Gabrielle Kallas and four grandchildren Shady, Jaxton, Liam, and Lynkoln Blackham. She was also dearly loved by her companion Troy Hawkins of 10 years. Our family and friend have been filled with sorrow but on Monday January 22nd we will all come together to celebrate the life of such an amazing woman. Words cannot express how lucky we are to have had such an incredible woman in our lives.