This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: altshool Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5171.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is a Roland O.Leeman, age 90, living in Arizona City AZ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Not sure this is the correct Roland, but note that his mother was Billy. No mention of Hatch, though. Casa Grande Dispatch (AZ) - March 17, 2010 Deceased Name: Roland Leeman ARIZONA CITY — The life of Air Force 1st Lt. Roland O. Leeman (retired) of Arizona City will be celebrated at the Florence Cemetery with full military honors at 10 a.m. March 17, which would have been his 90th birthday. "We would like to invite the community to come participate in showing our deep appreciation and respect for this American hero and truly remarkable man," said neighbor Gary Kuhn. Lt. Leeman was born on March 17, 1920 in Kansas City. He died on Jan. 18, 2010 at Hospice Family Care in Casa Grande. His mother, Billy Earley, and stepfather, Lynn Earley, moved in 1929 to Florence, where Lynn Earley later became county assessor, then sheriff. Lt. Leeman grew up in Florence and attended elementary and high school there. He left home at 16 to become a cowboy, joined the Army at 19 and was stationed at Hickam Field when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Lt. Leeman told Earl Owens, publicity officer for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1677, in June 2008 that he was charge of quarters (on desk duty) the morning of the attack. "We thought it was the Navy," Lt. Leeman said. "We were under the impression that war games were going to be conducted for a month. Then they called it all off and removed the camouflage off of the airplanes and made them shiny as a line of soldiers on a flight line. Everything was clean and the guns were locked up. I looked out the window in that 10 minutes, and this plane was dropping a bomb on an office there. That was a red dot on that plane, it sure was not a Navy plane." The supply sergeant, who had the only key to the arms locker, was quartered off base. Lt. Leeman, a staff sergeant at the time, and a corporal used an ax to break down the door and distribute the guns. Lt. Leeman had applied to flight school before Pearl Harbor. After the attack, he was sent to flight school for enlisted men at Williams Field in Arizona. He was promoted to flight officer, equivalent to a warrant officer, when he graduated from flight school while World War II was in progress. "After that I flew in England, Africa and Italy," he told Owens. "After I had gotten the 130 points necessary for discharge I took it." Six months later he re-enlisted in the Army Air Corps, which became the Air Force in 1947. He worked on an Air Force rescue boat and was sent to Alaska. He became first sergeant of a squadron and then sergeant major before he was shipped back to the states. He retired from the Air Force as a first lieutenant in April 1960 and became a life member of VFW Post 9972 in Sierra Vista. He is survived by his wife, Angie. Memorial contributions to the Hospice Family Care Foundation or the VFW may be made in lieu of On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 12:33 AM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com < gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: WCarradine7667 > Surnames: Smith, Leeman > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5171/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > I am looking for information about a woman who, I am told, was a school > teacher in Hatch in the 1920's. Her name was Smith. She was later known as > Billy, but I am not sure that was her birth name. She had a young son named > Roland Leeman, who, I suppose, would have been a Hatch student. I believe > that they left the area about 1930. > > So, does anyone have suggestions about where I might find data? Might the > school district have records? Are there school photos from that time? Were > there newspapers which might mention teachers and/or students? Is there a > library in Hatch which might be helpful? Any thoughts at all are > appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would > like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and > respond on the board. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NMDONAAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WCarradine7667 Surnames: Smith, Leeman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5171/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information about a woman who, I am told, was a school teacher in Hatch in the 1920's. Her name was Smith. She was later known as Billy, but I am not sure that was her birth name. She had a young son named Roland Leeman, who, I suppose, would have been a Hatch student. I believe that they left the area about 1930. So, does anyone have suggestions about where I might find data? Might the school district have records? Are there school photos from that time? Were there newspapers which might mention teachers and/or students? Is there a library in Hatch which might be helpful? Any thoughts at all are appreciated. Thanks, Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Chavez, Day Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5170/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Errol J. Chavez was born in Los Alamos, NM on February 5, 1949 and died in Las Cruces, NM on January 23, 2011. He was the second child of T.J. and Vangie Chavez. Errol grew up in Espanola, NM and with the exception of his sophomore year where he attended school at the New Mexico Military Institute, he graduated from Espanola High School where he excelled in sports, most notable football and basketball. After high school, Errol attended the University of New Mexico where he earned his BA degree in 1972. Errol decided to follow his dad's footsteps by pursuing a career in law enforcement starting out as a deputy sheriff for one year with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department. He then joined the ranks of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration where he served the Nation as a DEA agent for 31 years. During the early years of his career, Errol was involved in DEA overseas operations that targeted illegal narcotics traffickers. He was the first DEA stationed in Medellin, Columbia during the early 80's when Columbia was plagued with violence caused by the various drug trafficking organizations. Errol was also stationed in Barcelona, Spain and Mexico City, Mexico where he battled drug traffickers in those countries. In the United States, he served in DEA offices in Nogales, AZ; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; New York City, NY; Boston, MA; and Los Angeles, CA. His last two assignments with DEA were Special Agent in Charge of DEA's San Diego, CA and Phoenix, AZ offices. As a Special Agent with the DEA, Errol received numerous awards for his performance while assigned to foreign and domestic DEA offices. These awards recognized Errol's performance in overt and covert investigations he successfully completed and for intelligence programs he developed on major domestic and international criminal organizations. Other career accomplishments while at DEA include his election as President of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association, his election as President of the International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association and his selection by DEA to attend the National War College. He was also featured in numerous state and national publications and appeared on television shows such as "America's Most Wanted." After retiring from DEA in 2004, Errol moved back to his native New Mexico to become the Director of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area in Las Cruces, NM. In 2006, he accepted a position with LaserShield Security Systems as Executive Vice President for International Affairs and in 2007 Errol left to pursue other endeavors. Errol, a conservative Republican, always had an interest in politics and in 2009 he decided to seek statewide elective office. He received the Republican nomination for the Office of State Auditor. During the summer of 2010 while campaigning all over the state he began experiencing health problems although he was determined to complete the campaign. In October of 2010, Errol was diagnosed with brain cancer and while he had to suspend his campaign while undergoing treatment, he still received approximately 47% of the statewide vote for State Auditor. Family was always important to Errol and he is survived by his four children: Daughter Lisa Day and her husband Jared of Fort Worth, TX and grandchildren Patrick, Samantha and Kara; Son Dustin Chavez and his wife Karla of Albuquerque, NM and grandchildren Kadence and Kendell; Son Duane Chavez and his wife Jessyca of Las Cruces, NM; and daughter Ericka Chavez and her boyfriend Mario Carvajal of Samford, CT. Errol's father, T.J. Chavez, preceded him in death. Errol is also survived by his mother, Evangeline I. Chavez; his older brother Daniel D. Chavez; his younger sister Loretta Chavez Johnson and her husband Judge William P. Johnson; and nieces and nephews Damian and Manuel Chavez, Scott and Jennifer Henry and Laura and Paul Johnson. Errol lived a very fulfilling life and his family appreciates the NM State Officials and the Legislators who all paused for a moment of silence in memory of Errol. The family is grateful to those who visited Errol while he was under hospice care, to all those who sent cards and made telephone calls and for all the prayers and support for Errol during his illness. The family is also very grateful to the doctors and especially the nurses at Mesilla Valley Hospice for the loving care given to Errol during his last days. A Vigil and Eulogy will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 27 and a funeral Mass the next morning at 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the "Sick and in Need" Program of Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 1, 6473 Academy NE, Ste. A, Albuquerque, NM 87107; an organization of which Errol was a proud member. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 26, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Sambrano, Johnson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5169/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt Sadie J. Sambrano, 85, of Las Cruces on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sadie was born January 12, 1926 in Las Cruces to Manuel and Jane Johnson Sambrano. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. Those left to mourn her passing include her four loving daughters, Betty June Provencio of Santa Monica, CA, Virginia Reyes, Elizabeth Sambrano, and Joanne Sambrano all of Las Cruces. Other survivors include ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Eloy, Tomas, and Manuel Sambrano; a sister Lita Alvarez. At Ms. Sambrano's request cremation will take place and a Memorial Service is scheduled for 2 PM Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road. Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Sadie will be deeply missed by her daughters and all who knew her. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 26, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: McCann, Ahlmann, Stewart, Goldberg Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5168/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Savannah Lynn McCann, 8, of Las Cruces, NM passed away January 22nd, 2011. Born to Brent and Melanie McCann, on July 25th, 2002, Savannah loved arts and crafts, especially painting. She loved nature walks to the "pinecone forest," going on frog hunts, and playing in the rain with her brothers and cousins. Savannah loved to play dress up and make up plays and stories to act out with her brothers for the whole family. Every Halloween she dressed up as a "fairytale princess." She loved spending time with her family and her special friend "Old Bear was always by her side. She loved all outdoor activates swimming, riding scooters, and playing soccer with her best friend, and brother Tyler. Savannah loved to be the life of the party, always ready with a pose for the camera and that beautiful smile. She loved her dogs and all animals; her stuffed animal collection was as big as her heart. Spending time with her mama was always a highlight of hers. They would cook and bake together ! enjoying eachother's company. She loved playtime when daddy got home from work and her and her brothers would wrestle with daddy 'til bedtime. Savannah brought joy and happiness to every life she touched. The memory of her amazing smile will stay in our hearts forever. She is survived by her mother and father; Brent and Melanie McCann, her two younger brothers; Tyler, 5, and Brody, 2. Other survivors include her maternal grandparents; Michael "Mike the Papa" and Darlene Ahlmann "Mimi", her paternal grandparents; James "Papa" and Donna McCann "Nana". Savannah is also survived by her loving aunts and uncles; Brad and Michelle McCann, Bryan McCann and Robin Mata, Terri Ahlmann and Adam Goldberg, Brent and Michelle Ahlmann, Dr. Shawna Harrison, her great grand-mother; Cathy "Nee Nee" Stewart, great aunt and uncles; Paul and Judy Czerniak, Pam Ahlmann, Dr. Anne Rosche, cousins; Savanah Maestas "Big Savanah", Caitlyn McCann, C.J. Ahlmann, "Baby" Michael Ahlmann, and many family friends near and far. "I love and miss her, she will be in my heart forever and my best friend forever," says her brother Tyler. "Our dearest Savannah, you were taken from us before we were ready for you to leave. We will miss you and love you forever. Your spirit lives on in our hearts and we will never forget your beautiful smiling face." Love always and forever, Daddy and Mama. Visitation for Savannah is scheduled for Friday, January 28th from 6pm to 8pm at Las Cruces First Assembly of God at 5605 Bataan Memorial W. Services will follow Saturday, January 29th at 12pm, with a balloon release, officiated by Pastor James Gildon. Casket bearers will be; Brent McCann, Brad McCann, Bryan McCann, Brent Ahlmann, Michael Ahlmann, and James McCann. The family welcomes all flowers, that Savannah loved so much, and that any memorial contributions be made to Bank '34, located at 220 N. Telshor Blvd. Las Cruces, NM 88011; c/o Brent McCann. Arrangements provided by La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. 555 W. Amador Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 26, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Pacheco, Chaires Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5166/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Emma C. Pacheco, 57, of Las Cruces, NM passed away suddenly with her family by her side on January 20, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. Emma was born in Deming, NM on April 13, 1953 to Jose H. and Anastacia Chaires Pacheco. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and laughter was her greatest joy in life. Emma was fond of motorcycles and had an enormous love for the Dallas Cowboys. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 1202, and of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She is survived by her sisters JoAnn P. Parra of Deming, NM, Frances P. and husband Larry E. Carreon of Deming, NM, Ana C. Lujan of Las Cruces, NM, Terry and husband Gilbert Guaderrama of El Paso, TX, and one brother Eddie C. Pacheco of Fort Bayard, NM. She also had a life partner, Maria Elena "Nena" Ruiz of Deming, NM. Emma had numerous nieces and nephews who adored her, and her lifelong pet "Cleo" who will miss her greatly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anastacia Chaires Pacheco and Jose H. Pacheco. A Rosary will be prayed for her on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 7:00 pm at La Paz Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, Las Cruces, NM. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, January, 29, 2011 at 12:30 pm at St. Genevieve Catholic Church 100 S. Espina, Las Cruces, NM. Honorary Pall Bearers will be Larry E. Carreon, Gilbert Parra Jr., Jesse Kriegel, Ezekiel Baeza, Danny Quarrell, Roman Seaburgh, Toby Jacquez, and Bob Nall. Cremation will take place by Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM. Funeral Arrangements are by La Paz Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, Las Cruces, NM. With her passing, Emma has helped others to live as she was an organ donor and gave the "Gift of Life" in her last hours. This would be one of her proudest moments. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 26, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Weaver, Jones Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5165/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Katherine Weaver, 89, passed peacefully into eternity Wednesday, January 12, 2011. She was born February 25, 1921 in Iowa Park, Texas to Cephas and Ora Mae Jones. Although she raised her family in Lovington, New Mexico, Katherine resided in Las Cruces since 1997. She enjoyed reading and times with her family. She had a wonderful sense of humor and gentle spirit that made adults and children feel comfortable around her. She was interested in the lives of family and friends and kept track of them through phone calls, writing, and visits. Katherine will be remembered as a sweet, cheerful woman and a devoted mother and loving grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, nine brothers and sisters, and her husband, David Houston Weaver and their son Kary Weaver. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Mack and Gayrene Weaver of Las Cruces, son and daughter-in-law Tommy and Sherry Weaver of Albuquerque, eight grandchildren, and twenty-one great grandchildren. A mem! orial in Lovington, New Mexico is pending. The family gives a special thanks to the caregivers, nurses, and staff of Good Samaritan Village of Las Cruces for their quality care and compassion during her final months. Arrangements are with La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. 526-6891. www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 25, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Olivas, Muniz, Vargas Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5164/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GABRIEL OLIVAS, 78, of Mesquite entered eternal life Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born July 2, 1932 in Chihuahua City, Mexico to Pablo and Angela Muñiz Olivas. Mr. Olivas was an Administrator at the Gorzeman Dairy. Survivors include his loving wife, Evangelina Vargas Olivas of the family home; three brothers, Pablo Olivas of Mesquite, Pedro Olivas of San Antonio, Texas, Luis Olivas of El Paso, Texas; five sisters, Aurelia Lueras of Long Beach, California, Maria Rodriguez and Josefina Scruggs both of El Paso, Texas, Consuelo Coley of Big Spring, Texas, and Dolores Bazue of Bellville, Illinois. Other survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Angela Olivas. Visitation for Mr. Olivas will begin at 5 PM Monday, January 24, 2011 in Baca's Funeral Home, 300 E. Boutz Road with a Prayer Vigil scheduled for 6 PM. A Funeral Discourse will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 6 PM in the same home with Elder Daniel Marquez presiding. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Home and Baca's Sunset Crematory. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 25, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Livingston, Smith Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5163/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Margaret Jane Livingston (Smith) passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 after a long struggle with cancer. She was born in Santa Fe, NM on July 6, 1933. Jane was an amazing, self-reliant woman, with a pioneering spirit reminiscent of her early years as a cowgirl. She attended Santa Fe High School, and lettered in Choir. As a young woman, while still in high school, Jane cared for her three younger siblings, as their mother fell ill from cancer. However, she still found the time to ride her beloved horse Bonita all throughout the hills of Abiquiu, NM while her father managed the Rancho de Abiquiu. Her life there remained a treasured memory of good times and a good childhood. In later years she would recall many happy memories of Abiquiu, Espanola, San Pedro, Santa Fe and Dallas. She was employed by Los Alamos National Laboratory during the early years, and was administrative support during the atomic bomb tests at the Nevada Test Site near Las Vegas, NV. Jane and husband Leon spent almost 20 years raising the family on their "Rancho Nuez" farm in Brazito, NM, while developing one of the first pecan orchards to be certified as "organically grown". Jane was a successful real estate agent in Las Cruces, NM, for many years. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and especially riding her horse. Most recently, she lived her life-long dreams of riding horseback on the beaches of Hawaii, as well as a wonderful Mediterranean ocean cruise with family. An excellent cook (her green chili stew was unsurpassed), she was passionate about horses, wildflowers, her children, grandchildren, and family. She resided in Capitan, NM where she had many dear friends and was an active member of the Lincoln County Sherriff's Posse. She attended the Episcopal Church in Ruidoso, NM. Jane is survived by three of her children and their spouses: Eddie and Trish Livingston of Alamogordo, NM, Adrienne and Joe Widmer of Las Cruces, NM, and David Livingston of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren: Daniel, Sara and Josh Livingston of Alamogordo; her brothers John Smith and his wife Shirley from Tres Piedras, NM, Jimmy Smith from Aztec, NM, and sister Diana Simmons from Santa Fe, NM; nephews Doug and Brett Simmons from Santa Fe, NM, and many special nephews and nieces. Jane was preceded in death by her parents John and Bonnie Smith, her husband Leon, her son Lonnie and her sister Virginia. This past year brought her and all her close and extended family a deep appreciation for all the work and kindnesses of the folks at the Cancer Institute of New Mexico. Her children give a special "Thank You!" to Jane's sister, Diana Simmons, who cared for their mother like only a sister could. Jane will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A private graveside ceremony will be held Monday January 24, 2011 followed by a memorial celebrating her life this summer. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Cancer Institute of New Mexico (877) 587-7900, or the Names Project (404) 688 - 5500. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 25, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Estrada, Valencia, Chavez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5162/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Freddie V. Estrada, 66, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Saturday, January 22, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 11, 1944 in Mesilla to Apolonio and Rosa Valencia Estrada. Freddie was employed by La Bonita Mexican Food Products as a salesman. He was very well known throughout the community and was loved and cherished by many. Freddie was a very giving and such an extremely hard worker. He loved his family and found something special in everyone who came into his life. Survivors include his loving wife, Rosemary C. Estrada of the family home; a son, Richard Estrada and wife Jeannie and their children, Brittney, Tiffany and Desirae Estrada all of El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Barbara Estrada and her children, Lance Estrada V. and Summer Godfrey all of Las Cruces; five brothers, Henry, Ernest, Robert, Jimmy and Charlie Estrada all of Las Cruces; four sisters, Eloisa Polanco, Emilia Reyes, Victoria Hartford all also of Las Cruces, Eva Reyes of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Enrique Estrada and two sisters, Minda Estrada and Estella Chavez. At Freddie's request cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10 AM in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road. with inurnment of cremains to follow in Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress. Freddie will be greatly missed and is cherished by all he came in contact with, he truly was an angel with a big heart Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 25, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Bradshaw, Shackelford, Campbell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5161/mb.ashx Message Board Post: David "Butch" William Bradshaw, born July 29, 1953, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2011, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and drove a truck for most of his adult life. He worked for Wild West Express for 20 years. He is survived by his sister, Denise and her husband Michael Yates, brothers; Robert Shackelford, Bobby Campbell, and Randy Campbell, step-brother, Paul Shackelford, Step-sister, Barbara, and many nephews and nieces; Vincent, Jamie, Eddie, Matthew, Robin, Gary, Michelle, Amy, Kay, and Bernard. He is preceded in death by his mother, Melba Shackelford, step-father, James Shackelford, step-brother, Earl Shackelford, step-sister Sue Shackelford, and nephews; Richard Yates & Vincent Shackelford. Memorial Services will be held at First Assembly Faith Chapel on Saturday January 22, 2010 at 10:00am. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 25, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Peterson, Polson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5160/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kara Jan Polson Peterson passed away Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, after a three-month battle with cancer. Born November 17th, 1970, Jan had fond memories of growing up in Farr West, Utah, where she would work with her grandma in the flower bed, play games with her cousins during regular Sunday get-togethers, and eat fresh strawberries from the garden with her sisters. Fearing nothing, even as a young girl, she learned to deliver calves in the pasture, feed them at the dairy, and rope them at the rodeo. She graduated with honors from Weber High School where she participated in Future Homemakers of America and Future Business Leaders of America, received the Sterling Scholar for Home Economics, and played the violin in the orchestra. She spent part of the summer after graduation in Manosque, France, as part of an exchange program. She continued her education at Utah State University where she majored in Liberal Arts and Pre-Law, taking the steps to f! ulfill the goal she had set in second grade - to practice law. In 1991, while at USU, she began what would become a nearly twenty-year journey with her new husband and true love, Jason. After attending law school at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and ready to move "anywhere with palm trees," they settled in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She began working at the Third Judicial District Attorney's Office, eventually becoming the deputy over the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area prosecution unit. In addition to her work with the D. A., she presented classes across the country for the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. After nine years, she left the D. A.'s office to continue her legal career in family law and teach a course on criminal justice at New Mexico State University. She felt strongly about contributing to the community and participated in various election campaigns, served on the board for the Community Action Agency, and provided legal help to the public as a volunteer at the Third Judicial District Court Pro Se Clinic where she was recognized for providing outstanding pro bono service by the Supreme Court of New Mexico. Jan left behind her husband Jason Peterson, father Terry Polson (Sharon), mother Rosalie Polson, sisters Jennifer Vesper (Alan), JoAnn Polson, Dawn Polson, and Kendra Polson, and goddaughter Marisol Cano-Garcia. Jan often expressed how lucky she felt to also have such a supportive family of many friends, a blessing she especially treasured during her illness. Services will be held at Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, on Thursday, January 27, 2011. Family will receive friends beginning at 1 PM. A Memorial Service will follow at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico, 3880 Foothills Road, Suite A, Las Cruces, NM, 88011. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory of Las Cruces. 527-2222 To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelsascruces.com Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 25, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Murillo, Lucero, Soto Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5159/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BESSIE M. MURILLO, 73, of Las Cruces passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 surrounded by her family after a courageous four year battle with cancer. She was born November 30, 1937 in Las Cruces to Jesus and Corina Lucero Soto. Bessie was a homemaker and a communicant at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church. She was a very caring, loving, and giving person and would do anything to help others. Bessie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her husband, Alfonso B. Murillo of the family home; two sons, Alfonso S. Murillo (Doris), Theodore Murillo (Sandra); a daughter, Myra Murillo (Juan) all of Las Cruces; four sisters, Josie Jemente and Rosemary Cabrera both also of Las Cruces, Minnie Soto of Albuquerque and Margaret Villanueva of California. Other survivors include three grandchildren, Denise Montaño, Brandy Vasquez and Janyll Hernandez; five great grandchildren,, Taylor Montaño, Bailey Montaño, Alexis Mejias, A.J. Mejias and Xavier Mejias. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Filomeno Soto. At Mrs. Murillo's request cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10 AM in St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina with Reverend Ricardo Bauza officiating. Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 25, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Martinez, Saldana Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5158/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Beloved Petra Saldaña Martinez, 79, of Castroville, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of January 15. Her family was by her bedside surrounding her with love and prayers. She was the loving mother of nine and devoted wife of Calistro Martinez for 62 years. Most important to her were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved her children unconditionally and made untold sacrifices for them. She will be remembered for her wonderful gifts of warmth, generosity and kindness to all whom crossed her path. She loved her family deeply and was loved deeply in return. Petra was born in February 22, 1931 in Tortugas, New Mexico to a beautiful Native American Apache mother, Guadalupe. After marrying and living many years in El Paso, Texas, she and Calistro packed up their nine children and moved to Castroville, California where she was to live her whole life. As a devout Catholic and long-standing parishioner of Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church, she was known to many as the "great lady of Castroville." She made friends everywhere she went, and she won over everyone with her sweet smile. As the backbone of our family, our mother was a strong woman who kept her family together. She was a great cook, and she would prepare delicious meals every Sunday so that her children would gather and enjoy special time with her. Throughout the past years in the face of illness, she was an inspiration through her grace and courage. We were blessed to have her and are grateful for her life and presence in our lives. Petra is survived by her husband, Calistro; four sons, Francisco, Gilbert, Daniel and Alfredo; three daughters, Mariaelena, Elsa and Lilly. Two sons, George and Miguel, preceded their mother in passing in 1994 and 2003 respectively, as did two grandchildren and a sister, Francis. Her daughters-in-law and sons-in-law and her 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren will also miss her greatly. She is also survived by one brother, Adolfo, and three sisters, Candelaria, Cipriana, and Maria. One of her many talents was that she never forgot a single birthday of any member of her large family. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 19 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church, 11140 Preston Street, Castroville. The funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will also be held at the Church on Thursday, January 20 at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by Alta Vista Mortuary, 831-424-0311 Online condolences: www.altavistamortary.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 21, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Guerrero, Hernandez, Morales Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5158/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Avelino Hernandez Guerrero Jr., 46, of Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico entered eternal life Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico. He was born February 14, 1964 in Valparaíso, Zacatecas, Mexico to Avelino and Jovita Hernandez. At the time of his death, Avelino was employed as a tour guide. Survivors include six daughters, Roxanna Guerrero of El Paso, Texas, Evelyn and Diana Guerrero of Las Cruces, Kimberly, Emily and Valentina Guerrero of Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico; his parents, Avelino and Jovita Hernandez Guerrero of Mesilla Park; three brothers, Humberto Guerrero and wife Raquel of Moreno Valley, California, Martin Guerrero and wife Alma, Javier Guerrero and wife Lily all of Las Cruces; three sisters, Rocio Quinones and husband Gerardo, Maria Lourdes Guerrero and companion, Mike Ontiveros, Blanca Wright and husband Alonso all also of Las Cruces. Other survivors include his maternal grandmother, Evangelina R. Hernandez of Boise, Idaho as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lupita Guerrero; his maternal grandfather, Emilio Hernandez and his paternal grandparents, Timoteo Guerrero and Maria Morales. Visitation for Avelino will begin at 6 PM Thursday, January 20, 2011 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Evening Service is scheduled for 7 PM. The Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 21, 2011 at 10 AM in the Las Cruces First Assembly of God, 5605 Bataan Memorial West with Pastor Cesar Tellez officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow in Missionary Ridge Cemetery in Mesquite where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Gerardo Quiñones, Alonso Wright, Humberto, Martin, Javier and Juan Guerrero. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 21, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Casciani, Barone, Alessi Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5157/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cosimine "Cossie" A. Casciani was the first of three children born to Dr. Alfred and Louise (Barone) Alessi on October 5, 1935 in Buffalo, NY. Cossie was raised in Niagara Falls, NY and graduated from The University of Buffalo with dreams of medical school. Cossie married her college sweetheart Francis S. Casciani, settled in Rochester, NY and had four children, all of whom survive her. Brilliant, beautiful and graceful, Cossie earned her bachelors' degrees in both Chemistry & Fine Arts. She was a breast cancer survivor, a belly dancer, a free spirit, and a princess before it became the norm. Cossie loved the finer things and people in her life the best she knew how. She moved to Las Cruces in 2006 and tried to live the independent and free spirited life she longed for, although she was barely well enough to enjoy it in the way she'd dreamt. Cossie is survived by Dr. Frank S. Casciani, her brother, Dr. Francis Alessi (Pam) of New Orleans, her sister Louise Gray (Charlie) of Anaheim, her daughters Christine Porter (Tim), Cosette Casciani-Eaton (Rodney), her sons Francis Casciani (Scott Wilkie) and Joel Casciani (Betty Jimenez), and grandchildren Andrea Swift, Erika Hilliker, Rosie Moore, Jessica Jimenez, Anna, Gina and Frankie Casciani, Jennifer, Jessica and Ryan Eaton, Jaime Bloomer, numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family especially thanks those who patiently cared for Cossie: Brenda Akins, Roberta Saul, Blanca Rios, Florence Castillo-Nuevo, the staff at The Heritage Program for Senior Adults, and Dr's Murali and Hernandez. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 22, at 10:00 a.m. at Getz Funeral Home Chapel. As per her wishes, Cossie will be transported to Niagara Falls, NY for a Funeral Mass and burial, arrangements to be provided by Spolleno-Amigone Funeral Home 1300 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls, NY 14301. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Family to Family Program (NAMI.DAC) PO Box 2556 Las Cruces, NM 88004. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 21, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Montoya, Moler, Chapman Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5156/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lupe R. Montoya, 59, born to Jenney and Francisco Montoya passed away January 9th, 2011 at Clinton Oklahoma. He was retired from Oil Well in Oklahoma. Service mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Tortugas on January 21st at 6pm. Survivors include his wife, Holly A. Montoya of Oklahoma, granddaughter, Alexis Chapman of Liberal, Kansas, brothers; Tony and wife Nora Montoya of Las Cruces, Ramon and wife Maria of El Paso, sisters; Mattie and husband Leo Sanchez, Shirley Moler, Frances, and Teresa Montoya of Tortugas. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers; Billie Moler and Ruben Montoya, and by his son Pappy Chapman. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Lee Funeral Home. Cremation is to take place in Clinton, Oklahoma. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 21, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Chavez, Balizan, Mata, Lopez, Poling, Diaz Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5155/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We the family of the matriarch Leonila C. Chávez, announce her passing on Monday, January 17, 2011; born to Remedios Chávez April 11, 1915 in La Magadalena, Chihuahua. She immigrated to the U.S. when she was 12 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen at 25. Married to George R. Chávez on January 30, 1933, she and Papa raised 6 children, Bertha, Delia, Manual, Martha, Ramona, and Rudolfo burying two, Bertha at 8 months and Ramona at almost 14 years of age. "Mama," "Mí Mama," "Mama de Papa" with only one grandchild calling our Mama "Grandma" leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren. Leonila was a highly spirited woman, she was a farmer and farmer's wife and was physically and mentally strong, she was decisive, a deeply religious woman, and always clear about her moral and ethical values. Well respected in the community of Picacho Viejo where she lived almost her entire life. Leonila was a voracious reader of newspapers and magazine! s, writer of letters and of notes. Her sixth grade education served Leonila well helping her family prosper. In her twenties through late thirties, she would help community members with letter writing since in those days not all could read and write. A staunch Democrat, Mama served as a poll worker for many years and voted in all elections, even the most recent national and local elections. An extremely hard worker and because of her impoverished beginnings and maturing during the Great Depression, Mama knew how to save a penny. Working alongside her Viejo growing varieties of chile, all sorts of vegetables and fruits, she was a canner, canning the fruits of her labor. She loved her home flower garden letting it go the last few years. She also raised turkeys and chickens and was better at milking the family cow than Papa. With the slaughter of a pig or two during the holiday seasons, she with her good friend Adelina would clean the intestines to be used for chorizo and morcilla. For many years, she worked during the onion seasons alongside Martha. She also worked the lettuce seasons while raising a family and making ends meet in hard times. With the selling of the family farm in the early 60s, Mama continued making ends ! meet. She managed a local motel for several years, was a night care giver at a local nursing home, cleaned houses, and kept things going. During all these years she never lost her faith in God, or her children. Mama was a great cook, an observer of people, curious beyond compare, with a grounded wisdom surfacing through her many dichos. She loved her children and grandchildren and loved the receiving of cards from them at special times of the year. She also had a special place in her heart and soul for her sobrinas and sobrinos from Colorado who she always kept in contact with. In the last couple of decades Mama became more home bound using her well-earned stature as the Matriarch of the Chávez Clan to give advice, to serve as the moral compass of the family and always letting her children know how to do things better. She was strict and forceful, always had an opinion; and almost to the end, she never, but never minced her words. Mama is survived by her mentioned children and their respective spouses,Marcelo (Delia), Rosa Lee (Manual), Martha (Valentin, deceased), and Rudolfo (Graciela), her grand and great-grandchildren, and her nieces and nephews. Mama is preceded in death by her three brothers Emilio, Rafael, and Librado, her two daughters Bertha and Monchi, her husband of 63 years George, and her son-in-law Valentin Balizan (Martha). A special thanks to her neighbors Lola and Vidal Gutierrez and family who were always on the look out for her. Also, heartfelt and special thanks are given to her many caregivers, especially Ms. Irelma Barela, Ms. Margarita Martinez, and Ms. María Dolores López. Casket bearers will be Stevan Balizan (grandson), Alejandro Mata (great grandson), John Eric Chávez (great grandson), José López (grandson), John Paul Poling (great grandson) and Zachariah Diaz (great grandson). Services for Mrs. Leonila C. Chávez will be held at Holy Cross Church. Visitation will occur at Holy Cross Church on Thursday, January 20th from 6 to 7 P.M., immediately followed by a Rosary. Officiated by Monsignor John Anderson and co-celebrated by Father John Weber, funeral mass will be held at Holy Cross Church on Friday, January 21st at 10:00 A.M. followed by her burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Reception immediately following the burial at Binns Winery next to the Fairacres Post Office and Pic Quik on Picacho Avenue. Funeral arrangements by La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, 526-6891. To send the Chavez family condolences please log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 21, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Pina, Maldonado, Martinez, Dunton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5154/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Providence Memorial Hospital in El Paso, TX surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Domingo was born August 5, 1928 in Estancion Dorado, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jeronimo and Constanza Maldonado Piña. At the age of 12 he was sent to a boarding school where he grew up and became an educator, later he immigrated to the United State where he became a naturalized citizen on December 22, 1975. Domingo met Simona Delgado they were married May 28, 1959 and were blessed with six children. After Simona's untimely death in 1991, he married Mary Martinez in 1992. He relocated to San Miguel where he lived out his last years and where he had many friends. Domingo was a custodian and worked at New Mexico State University, Albertson's and UCLA Medical Center. He also worked as a plumber for Sid's Plumbing. Domingo's favorite career was raising his six children. He loved to cook for them and teach them about life; taught them never to give up and always remain positive, no matter what the circumstances were. Those left to mourn his passing include his loving wife, Mary M. Piña of the family home; two daughters, Bernadette Piña (Joe Garcia) of Las Cruces, Bernice Dunton of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; four sons, Captain Ben Piña (Nancy) of Vienne, Virginia; Dr. Bernard Piña (Loretta) of Las Cruces; Blas Piña (Nancy) of Houston, TX; and Basil Piña (Beatrice) of Pasadena, CA. Other survivors include his mother, Constanza Piña of Los Angeles, CA; twelve grandchildren Leanna, Chloe, Elizabeth, Laura, Brandon, Amari, Olivia, Marina, Alyssa, and Amyliah Piña, Simon, and Sydney Dunton; four brothers, Leonardo, and Isidro Piña both of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MX, Nacho Piña of Los Angeles, CA and Efrain Piña of Albuquerque; a sister, Josephine Piña of Los Angeles, CA. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Simona; his father, Jeronimo; three brothers, Socorro, Jose Julian and Jose Genaro, and a sister, Carmen. Visitation for Mr. Piña will begin at 6 PM Friday, January 21, 2011 in San Miguel Catholic Church, 19217 S. Highway 28 where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. Family and Friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Mass at 9 AM Saturday, January 22, 2011 with Reverend Sergio Balderrama officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, 100 N. Espina in Las Cruces where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Capt. Ben Piña, Dr. Bernard Piña, Blas Piña, Basil Piña, Brandon Piña and Simon Dunton. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 21, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.