This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Bhatti, Hassan, Carter Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5153/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Waqar H. Bhatti, PhD, passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, with his wife and children at his side. He and his wife were long time residents of Carmel, Indiana , and were moving to Modesto , California , to be close to family. Dr Bhatti became ill during the trip to Modesto. Waqar H. Bhatti was born in Pakistan on November 22, 1931, to Hamid Khan Bhatti and Akhtar-un-Nisa Begum Hassan. He had four brothers and is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Mukhtar and Iftikhar; two brothers, Iqtidar and Mahmood, reside in Pakistan. Dr Bhatti was devoted to his family and nurtured the talents of each of his children. He is survived by his wife of nearly 47 years, Martha Carter-Bhatti ; three sons, Anwaar and his wife, Irma; Micah and his wife, Emily; and Jared and his partner, Darshan; a daughter, Christina and her husband Jason Madden; and three grandchildren, Andrew, Lina, and Elijah. Dr Bhatti was a Professor Emeritus in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, where he taught pharmacy students for more than 38 years. He completed a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Biology in Pakistan and taught for several years in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Peshawar. In 1959 he came to the United States to pursue graduate studies in medicinal botany at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. After completing his doctorate in Biology in 1963, he taught at the College of Pharmacy of North Dakota State University and was a research fellow in pharmacognosy at the University of Pittsburgh. In 1970 he joined the faculty of Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. While serving on the faculty, he completed a Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy and then also worked as a hospital pharmacist. Dr Bhatti became a citizen of the United States; he honored both western and eastern cultures within his ! family, profession and the community. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, supported interfaith initiatives and advised international students. Professor Bhatti was deeply committed to the pharmacy profession, teaching, and to all students. He delighted in meeting his former students especially when their children enrolled as students. During his career he taught many courses including History of Pharmacy, Radiopharmacy, Sterile Products, Pharmacognosy, Poisonous Plants, Analytical Techniques, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Nutraceuticals, OTC Products, and various aspects of medicinal chemistry. Dr Bhatti was fascinated by natural products, particularly plants, as a source for novel medicinal agents to treat diseases as well as to manage health and well being. He promoted the pharmacist's role in delivering integrative therapy through the combination of alternative and traditional medical practices. Dr Bhatti helped to establish an apothecary garden at Butler University. He conducted and published research, served as an invited speaker, was a plant toxicity consultant for the Poison Control Center, mentored high scho! ol science students, and actively served in national and local pharmacy organizations. His hobbies included classical jazz and photography. Dr Bhatti will be remembered for his love of spicy foods and always wearing a bolo tie. He reached out to everyone with a smile and a hug or a handshake Funeral arrangements are being managed by LaPaz-Graham's Funeral Home in Las Cruces, NM. The immediate family celebrated the life of Waqar Bhatti. Burial will be at Nessly Chapel Cemetery, a historic family cemetery in New Cumberland, West Virginia. A guest book has been created on Legacy.com; you are invited to send a message to the family, share memories of Dr Bhatti, and light a candle in remembrance. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Waqar H. Bhatti be made to the American Society of Pharmacognosy Foundation to establish an award in his name to support student research on therapeutics from natural sources; for foundation details see www.pharmacognosy.us. You may also send condolences at 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: Pelayo, Gardner Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5152/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Members of the 200th and 515th New Mexico National Guard Coastal Artillery endured three years of hell at the hands of their Japanese captors during World War II. To remember the perseverance and bravery of those men captured and forced to march 65 miles -- all while being beaten, tortured and killed -- families of the Guardsmen have joined to erect a new memorial at Deming's Veterans' Park. "A bunch of us associated with the Bataan veterans have wanted, even when we did the memorial at the Bataan school, we wanted to put all the New Mexico boys that were in the Bataan March on something," Thelma Pelayo said. Pelayo's husband, Lee Pelayo, served in the NG from 1940 through 1946, she said, along with his brother, Lee Jay Gardner. "They were in a prison camp for three-and-a-half years," she said. The forced Bataan Death March took place in the Philippines in 1942. Japanese soldiers brutally forced approximately 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war to march to a prison camp. Among those seized were members of the Army, Army Air Corps, Navy, Marine Corps and the National Guard, whom, according to bataanmarch.com, were subjected to malaria-infested conditions, half or quarter rations and outdated equipment as they fought the three-month long Battle for Bataan before being captured. Those who survived the march through the blistering heat of the Philippine jungles were imprisoned and subjected to inhumane treatment at the hands of their Japanese captors, who believed the prisoners were subhuman. Pelayo did not have a date for the memorial's completion. City administrator Richard McInturff said the last monument at Veterans' Park was erected in 2003 and was dedicated to WWII veterans. Las Cruces Sun News 21 Jan 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: Smithhisler, Austin, Romero Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5151/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CHARLOTTE AUSTIN SMITHHISLER joined the Lord and His angels on Thursday, January 13, 2011. Charlotte was retired from the Las Cruces Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin John Austin, MD. She is survived by her husband, Jack Smithhisler, one son, Kirk Austin and wife, Annette, one daughter, Erika Austin, two grandchildren Keith Austin and Shannon Eisenberg and her husband, Alex, one great grandchild, Camryn Eisenberg, stepchildren, Nancy Smithhisler Bufano and her husband, Mike and John Smithhisler, two brothers, Ben Romero and his wife, Albina and Julian Romero and his wife Angie. A Rosary will commence at 1:30 P.M. with a Memorial Mass to follow at 2:00 P.M. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Monday, January 17, 2011 in memory of Charlotte Austin Smithhisler. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kevin Austin Medical Scholarship Fund University of New Mexico, C/O C.W. Vickers, Endowment Manager, Foundation/Development Office 2 Woodward Center, 700 Lomas Blvd., NE, Ste 100, Albuquerque, NM 87131 or www.forcharslife.com (lupus foundation) or Mesilla Valley Hospice at 299. E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM 88001. Arrangements are with La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, 526-6891. To send the Smithhisler family condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 19, 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: Davis, Patterson, Boone, Morrison Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5150/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mildred B. Davis, 91 of Las Cruces and formerly of Hatch, NM died Thursday, Jan.13, 2011. She was born May 9, 1919 in Santa Rita, NM to Edgar and Rose Patterson Boone. She loved to read, enjoyed the outdoors working in her garden, but her passion was for her family. Mildred will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Mrs. Davis is survived by her son Larry Morrison and wife Martha of Albuquerque, NM and daughter Karen Bailey and husband Brad of Las Cruces; brother Wayne Boone and wife Dolores of Las Cruces; grandchildren Lauri Morrison, Terry Morrison and wife Cindy, Michael Salazar and wife Keri, Kristen Villas and husband Bryan, Allison Vogann and husband Scott, Rachel Armendariz and husband Daniel, Peter Bailey and wife Lyndsy and Abigail Bailey and by 23 great-grandchildren. Mildred is also survived by two very special people in her life Vincent and Marilyn Bailey. Preceding her in death was her loving husband Aubrey Davis and brothers Ray and Eddie Boone. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be at 10:30 am on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Hatch, NM with Brad Bailey officiating. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to The Turning Point at 2906 Hillrise Dr. Las Cruces, NM 88011. 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 19, 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: Beckman, DeHaan, Wallace Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5149/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Virginia L. Beckman, 89, of the Bluffs Senior Living Community in Houghton, died Sunday, January 16, 2011, at her home. She was born on May 16, 1921, in Grayslake, IL, a daughter of the late Charles Mason and Catherine (DeHaan) Mason Wallace. She was a graduate of the Warren Township High School with the class of 1939. Virginia had resided in Lake County, Illinois for 72 years before moving to Silver City, New Mexico where she lived for 17 years. While residing in Silver City she volunteered at the Silver City Museum and the Grant County Sheriff's Office and was a member of the Town and Country Garden Club. Although Virginia spent most of her life in Illinois, she considered Silver City, New Mexico, to be her home. She has resided for the past year and a half locally in Houghton. On February 18, 1942, she was united in marriage to Clarence Beckman and he preceded her in death in November of 1984. While residing in Lake County Illinois Virginia was a member of the Wildwood Presbyterian Church in Wildwood, IL. She also volunteered with the St. Therese Hospital Hospice program. Mrs. Beckman enjoyed spending time gardening and taking care of her cats. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband and a nephew Joseph "Micky" McCraren. Survivors include, her children: Catheryn Erickson of Kingman, AZ, Susan (David) Wittmann of Charlotte, NC, Pamela (Steven) Dobbs of Houghton, MI, her grandchildren: Michael Erickson of Waukegan, IL, Kaara (Robert) Borker of Kingman, AZ, Roxanne Dobbs of Houghton, MI, Joe Dobbs of Houghton, MI, her great grandchildren: Andrew and Aaron Borker of Kingman, AZ As requested, no service will take place and burial will be in Silver City, New Mexico at a later date. To view Virginia's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock has been assisting the family with the arrangements. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 19, 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: Matkin, Adams, Gordon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5148/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of BILLIE J. MATKIN, age 80, of Las Cruces, on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Billie was born December 18, 1930 in Verden Oklahoma to Ernest Ike and Ressie Berry Adams. She was a Rebecca and a member of the VFW Post #10124. Those left to mourn her passing include her two sons, James Matkin of El Paso, Texas, Sam Matkin, Jr., of Las Cruces; three daughters, Kay Matkin, Brenda Matkin both of Las Cruces, and Selea Matkin of Reno, Nevada; one brother, Bill Gordon, of Arkansas and one sister, Serna Boggs of California. Other survivors include fourteen grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Billie went to heaven to join her husband, Sampson Lee Matkin and her parents, who preceded her in death. Visitation for Ms. Matkin will begin at 10 AM Monday, January 17, 2011 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road with the Funeral Service scheduled for 11 AM with Pastor Richard Johnson, officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 5140 W. Picacho where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Ray, Arthur and Nathaniel Matkin, Steven Roman, Eloy Sanchez and Diego De La Cruz. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 19, 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: Schemnitz, Denney Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5147/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary Newby Schemnitz, 85, died Friday, January 14, 2011. She was born February 26, 1925 at Englewood, Kansas to J.C. and Olive Newby. She is survived by her husband, Sanford (Las Cruces) her sister, Ruth Denney (Tennessee), her daughter, Ellen Legge, her grandchildren, Alden and Emma (Berino), and her son, Stuart (Las Cruces). She was preceded in death by her son, Steve. Mary grew up on a dairy farm and was proficient in hand milking cows. She graduated from Mulhall High School, Oklahoma. During World War II she worked long hours at a Boeing airplane plant in Wichita Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Master degree from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater where she served as Assistant to the Dean of Women. She taught typing at Harrah High School, Oklahoma. She married her husband, Sanford, at Madelia, Minnesota on July 7, 1958. They would have celebrated their 53rd anniversary this year. Mary, Sanford, and their children, Ellen, Steve and Stuart arrived in Las Cruces in 1975. Her favorite hobbies were bird watching and raising and training her beloved bird dogs. She enjoyed spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren and also took great pleasure in spending time with Denise Briggs and Allyson Lucht. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. At Mary's request cremation has taken place and a private family ceremony celebrating her life will be held. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home and Getz Family Crematory corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 626-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to ww.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 19, 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: Rea, Hein Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5146/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Marilyn Rea, 63, passed away Jan. 10th at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on Nov. 28, 1947 in Hastings, MI to Peg (Marie) and Tony Hein. Marilyn graduated from Hastings High School, received her bachelors degree from Western Michigan University, and her Teaching Degree from Rudolph Steiner College. In 1976 she and her husband moved to Colorado where they lived in Gold Hill and Boulder. In 1998 she and her current husband moved to Silver City, NM for 4 years where they adopted their son, Dagan Pierce before returning to Boulder. Marilyn was a Waldorf Kindergarten teacher for 30 years where she cherished and nurtured generations of children. She was a much-loved part of the community for her warmth, her love of truth and integrity, and her enduring devotion to her family. Survivors include her daughter, Jamel (Raleigh Renfree) Rea; Husband, Tom Morris; son, Dagan Pierce; Sister, Debra (John) Scott; previous Husband, Timothy Rea; Grandchildren, Rowan and Kyla Renfree. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sat., Jan. 22nd, Unity Church of Boulder, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder. A reception will follow at the church. Donations may be sent to the family to help cover medical expenses. M. P. Murphy & Associates Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 19, 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: Vasquez, Gomez, Mejia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5145/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SOCORRO VASQUEZ, 77, of Anthony entered eternal life Monday, January 17, 2011 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was born December 10, 1933 in Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose Francisco Mejia and Rafaela Gomez. She was a homemaker and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons and daughters, Maria Guadalupe Vasquez, Maria del Carmen Esparza, Irene Isabel Vasquez, Sylvia Rodríguez, Martin Vasquez, Jose Manuel Vasquez, Guadalupe Vasquez, Blanca Estella Vasquez, Juan de Dios Vasquez and Pablo Vasquez all of Anthony. Other survivors include 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Candelario Vasquez, her parents, one brother and one sister. Visitation for Mrs. Vasquez will begin at 6 PM, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Anthony, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled to begin at 7 PM. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 AM, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in the same church. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the Anthony Catholic Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be David Vasquez, Ricardo Rodriguez, Alex Esparza, Miguel Gonzalez, Pablo Vasquez and Martin Vasquez, Jr. Service arrangements have been entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 19, 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: Anderson, Christensen, Farnsworth Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5144/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mildred K. Anderson, 93, a Sunset Vista Assisted Living resident entered eternal rest Thursday, January 13, 2011. She was born June 19, 1917 to Conrad Stroh and Katherine Hoff at Milliken, CO. She was a member of the Woman's Club, Beta Sigma Phi and "Goof Off" friends group. She attended Calvary Chapel regularly. She is survived by one daughter, Marsha (Minor) Christensen and husband LaMonte of Silver City; two step-sons, Dougan Anderson and wife Terry of Silver City; Jonathan Anderson and wife Judy of Detroit, MI; one sister, Frances Farnsworth of Colorado Springs, CO; six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, MM Minor and Dr. LL Anderson; one son, Thomas Jay Minor; one daughter, Carol Ann Minor. Visitation will be Thursday, January 20th from 5-7pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. The funeral service will be celebrated Friday, January 21st at 2pm at Calvary Chapel with Pastor Joseph Gros officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Lane cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank Alvarado, Dean Anderson, Korwyn Christensen, Jaired and Jeriah Gros, Jonathan, Joshua, Matthew and Robert Lopez. Honorary pallbearers will be all of her friends. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to Calvary Chapel, Calvary Christian Academy and Hi-Lo Silvers. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 19, 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: Hunter, Derrick, Dove Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5143/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Clarence Clayton Hunter passed away on Saturday the 15th of January, 2011. Clarence was born in San Saba, Texas on the 26th of September, 1917 to Asa Palmer Derrick (aka) Albert Ralph Hunter and Martha (Mattie) Rebecca Dove. The family moved to Mountainair, New Mexico in 1920, where they bought 160 acre farm, approx. 5 miles north of town. Times were tough and farming was dependent on the rain, it did not rain very much. Clarence had 2 brothers, Otha Palmer Hunter and Clifton Forrest Hunter, as well as two sisters, Mary Francis (Hunter) Hill and Mattie Verna (Hunter) Chisum, none of the brothers or sisters are still with us. Clarence sought a better life for himself after working on the farm, he served in the Army during WWII, in the European Theater, after the Army he became a Parts Manager at a local Car Dealership in Mountainair. Clarence met and later married Alsie Inez Hambleton (a local school teacher from Portales) in Mountainair. Clarence went to Eastern New Mexico University, obtaining a Bachelor Degree and then later a Master's Degree in Education. Clarence and Inez settled in Morairity, New Mexico, where Clarence taught Industrial Arts, Driver's Ed and Typing, and Inez taught 2nd grade. Clarence and Inez eventually moved to Alamogordo, NM in 1956, where they taught at Oregon and Sacramento Elementary Schools. Clarence and Inez moved to Las Cruces, NM in 1980 to be near their children. Clarence and Inez had two children, Keith A. Hunter, who is married to Beatrice D. (Christensen) Hunter and Marilyn Kay (Hunter) Simpson, who was married to Frank B. Simpson Jr., Kay passed away in June of 2007. Alsie Inez (Hambleton) Hunter passed away the 21st of Feb. 2010. Grand Children include Wendy Simpson, Stephanie Simpson and Derrick Hunter. Clarence enjoyed his life, he was quite the handyman around the house and enjoyed watching his Grand Children grow up. Clarence and Inez were very happy to see their Great Grand Children arrive, Isabel and Olivia Lopez, daughters of Wendy Simpson, they enjoyed their smiling faces. Clarence (Dad, Grand Pa and Great Grand Dad) will be missed by all of us, he was a great man with a big smile and a personality we all liked. Clarence gave us 93 years of himself. The Hunter Family would like to thank Home Instead for all of their great service and the Caring Caretakers that helped Mom and Dad. We also want to thank the Mesilla Valley Hospice, who helped ease those last few days for my Dad. Clarence and Inez's will be buried in the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM, prior to the internment, a Family Gathering will take place in Las Cruces, to help Celebrate and Remember their time with us. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice at 299 East Montana, Las Cruces, NM 88005 Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home and Getz Family Crematory 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 19, 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: Beltran, Castillo, Lujan Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5142/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GREGORIA LUJAN BELTRAN, age 78, of La Mesa entered eternal life Friday, January 14, 2011 at La Posada-Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 25, 1932 in Prajedes Guerrero Chihuahua, Mexico to Atilano and Catarina Castillo Lujan. Mrs Beltran was a laborer for Stahmann Farms and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Antonio Beltran of the family home; four sons, Moises Beltran (Maria) of Albuquerque, Pedro Beltran (Lidia) of Las Cruces, Ruben Beltran (Eileen) of Rio Rancho, and Salvador Beltran (Debbie) of Ruidoso; five daughters, Alicia Lugo (William) of El Paso, TX, Antonia Perez, of Las Cruces, Teresa Beltran of Sierra Vista, AZ, Maria Rivera (Antonio) of El Paso, TX and Eloisa Romero of Mesquite. Other Survivors include one brother, Bernardo Lujan of Sacramento, CA; and three sisters, Maria Macias and Maria Elena Fernandez both of El Paso, TX, and Juana Martinez of Palm Springs, CA; twenty grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents. Calling hours will begin at 6 PM Monday, January 17, 2011 in San Jose Catholic Church, 353 Josephine Street, in La Mesa where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 AM Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in the same church with Reverend Martin Cordero officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the San Jose Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Antonio, Martin, and Gabriel Beltran, J.J. Lugo, Eric Villalpando, Joshua Ramirez, and Alfredo Fernandez. Service Arrangement have been entrusted to the Care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces, 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 19, 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: Giron, Castillo, Aleman Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5141/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Our Lord has chosen yet another angel to join him in the kingdom of heaven as our family announces that Ruben Cuaron Giron, 85, of Las Cruces has entered eternal life on January 13, 2011 surrounded by family at Cottonbloom Assisted Living. Ruben, the oldest of 17 children, was born August 13, 1925 to Inez and Teresa Giron in Dona Ana, New Mexico. He was a member of both the Mesquite Church of Christ and University Church of Christ. He endured his heroic journey to proudly serve our country in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army from 1943-1952 with overseas services in Korea. He was a member of VFW Post 3242 and in the summer of 2010 he was awarded a medal of appreciation for serving our country by the City of Las Cruces. He was employed with White Sands Missile Range as a Maintenance Supervisor from 1955-1981, and from 1982-1998 with Easter Seals as a Supervisor following retirement. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife of 55 years Angie Giron; three daughters, Terry Castillo and husband Pancho Castillo, Sylvana Aleman and husband Guero Aleman, Stella White and husband David White; nine grandchildren, Josh Castillo and companion Devina Grijalva, Jeremy Castillo and wife Yesenia Castillo, Jeanette Melon, Armando Iniguez, Christina Iniguez and companion Ricardo Mancha, Celena Duran and husband Lupe Duran, Ernest Lucero Jr. and companion Lorenza Kasero, Madison White, and Jacob White; eleven great-grandchildren, Jordyn Castillo, Uriyah Castillo, Alyssa Melon, Desiree Melon, Zion Allen, Izaiah Iniguez, Nevaeh Iniguez, Josiah Mancha, Stefani Duran, Matthew Duran, and Tavian Lucero; one great-great-grandchild Zariah Calvillo; Sisters: Jenny Quinones, Elsie Gonzalez, Margaret Contreras, Bertha Battaion, Adelfia Monje, Christina Ramirez, Helen Lucero, Trini Marquez, and Charlene Edie "Barela"; ! Brothers: Ronnie Giron and Rudy Giron. Ruben is preceded in death by one son Ruben Giron Jr., parents Inez and Teresa Giron, two brothers Evaristo Giron and Martin Giron. Visitation will be held at Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Avenue on Monday January 17, 2011 from 5pm-7pm. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday January 18, 2011 at 2pm at Getz Funeral Home followed by the burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho at 2pm where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Josh Castillo, Jeremy Castillo, Armando Iniguez, Ernest Lucero Jr., Jerry Raught, Larry Raught, Rudy Giron and Raymond Chavez. The Giron family would like to thank the staff at Cottonbloom Assisted Living for all the care and support. 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. Getz Cares. Com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 19, 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: Leupold, Long Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5140/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jane Elizabeth Long Leupold, 46, entered eternal life to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on January 14, 2011. Jane Elizabeth Long was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on August 9, 1964, and immediately was placed in the arms of her mother and father, Lowell and Phyllis Long, who loved her and nurtured her all the years of her life. After graduating from Norfolk High School in 1982, and earning a two year degree in architecture at Northeast Community College in Norfolk in 1984, Jane moved to New Mexico, settled in Las Cruces, graduating from New Mexico State University in 1988 with a degree in marketing. She used her marketing degree as an advertising executive with Las Cruces TV Cable for the next five years. On March 25, 1989, Jane married Keith Leupold, and they had almost 22 years of joyous married life. She made the decision early in her marriage to make her immediate family's ambitions her own, so quitting her job, she plunged into raising her three children, Zachariah Alan, born in 1994, Brita Noel, born in 1996, and Nathan Courin, born in 2001. Her days were filled with volunteering at Tombaugh Elementary, serving in many capacities at Bethel Bible Fellowship, and nurturing relationships with her husband's Las Cruces High School Bulldawg volleyball players. She loved teaching Vacation Bible School, giving spelling tests for Nate at Tombaugh, joining with Brita to create delightful desserts, watching Zach wrestle, and being the life of the party wherever she went. Stricken with breast cancer in the summer of 2008, and placed in the public's eye during her courageous battle, she exuded love and determination as she waged her war against a relentless foe. In 2010, sensing that she might not win the battle, she gathered up her husband and her kids and flew off to Paris and London to make memories. Jane is survived by her husband Keith, sons Zach and Nathan and daughter Brita. She is survived by her mother and father, Lowell and Phyllis Long of Las Cruces, and by a sister, Kathy Long Hegler, and her husband Bob, from Cortland, Nebraska. Jane is also survived by her nieces Sarah Loring de Garcia and husband Roberto, of Monterrey, Mexico, Michelle Frey Cochell and husband Matt of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Ana Balka and husband Steven Ypma of London, England. She is also survived by nephew Scott Loring and wife Heidi of Russellville, Missouri. Jane is preceded in death by her sister Patricia Long Loring. A celebration of Jane Leupold's life will be held at First Assembly Church at 3:30 Wednesday, January 19th. Attendees are asked to wear red or blue, in honor of Janie's LCHS Bulldawgs, pink in honor of her struggle with breast cancer, or any other bright and joyous colors to help celebrate a life cut short, but a life well-lived. For those wishing to honor Jane's memory, the family requests that donations be made in Jane's name to Cowboys for Cancer Research, or to an education fund for the Leupold children. That fund has been set up in care of Bethel Bible Fellowship, and checks can be made out to Bethel Bible Fellowship, designated for the Leupold education fund, and mailed to BBF, 3890 Stern Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88001. As Janie went through treatment, she claimed Job 23:10 as her special Bible verse: "For he knows the way that I take, and when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold". Armed with this verse, she marched into Mayo Clinics in Rochester and Phoenix and the Southwest New Mexico Cancer Center in Las Cruces, and as she went through tests and procedures, handed out chocolate to everybody she encountered. She said "Everyone can use a little chocolate". Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 19, 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: McClure, Anderson, Farrow Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5139/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces resident Barry McClure was remembered Wednesday as a champion who coached others to be champions in sports and especially in life. McClure, 59, died late last week at his home, and a memorial service was conducted in the chapel at Getz Funeral Home. "He's a good person with a good understanding of people," said Orin Richburg, coach of the New Mexico State University women's track and field team. McClure was a volunteer assistant coach the past two years at NMSU, working with long jumpers. McClure was a seven time All-American and a two time national triple-jump champion in the early 1970s at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesburo, Tenn. He was the first MTSU track athlete to receive All-American honors after the university's athletics program joined the NCAA in 1965. McClure was a two-time NCAA triple jump champion and U.S. record holder in that event from 1970 through 1973. He was the first of many triple and long jumpers to train and compete for longtime MTSU coach Dean Hayes. "He really was the beginning of our program's claim to fame as a jump school," said Hayes, in a story published on MTSU's athletics website, www.goblueraiders.com. "At the time, the university was just trying to get its feet under itself socially and in athletics. As an African-American athlete to win multiple NCAA titles, he was very big deal on and off the track." McClure was also an important figure in the integration of Middle Tennessee's athletic program during the 1970s. He was inducted into MTSU's athletics Hall of Fame in 1996. According to goblueraiders.com, McClure and teammate Tommy Haynes changed the triple jump from a relatively obscure event into one of track and field's marquee events. "The triple jump was not a big-time event at that time," said Haynes, of the early 1970s. "Barry and Tommy developed different techniques, which is now what we called plyometrics, we still teach to our athletes today. It really used to be a show, watching the two of them compete together." McClure ended his MTSU career with an NCAA record in the triple jump and the sixth-longest leap in the history of U.S. track and field. "When he and I came (to NMSU) three years ago we had one or two jumpers," Richburg said. "We'll go to a meet this weekend at the University of New Mexico and we'll have seven who will compete. "He brought a great upside, a very positive personality that athletes related well with. Two of our alumni returned to pay their respects when they heard that Barry had died. ... When I told (longtime track star and Olympian) Al Joiner that Barry died last week, his knees kind of buckled." McClure was the owner and consultant of MAC'S Inc., a business specializing in golf outings. He retired in Las Cruces after a lengthy military career. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. for more than 30 years, and served as a board member of the fraternity's El Paso-Las Cruces alumni chapter. He was also a board member of the Sun Country Amateur Golf Association, and was an avid golfer. McClure was born on Dec. 3, 1951, in Carrollton, Ga. He is survived by his wife, Gwenda McClure, his mother in-law, Gloria Farrow; sisters in-law Margaret McClure, Claudette Farrow, Audra Taylor and Gina Harroo; brother-in-law Rodney Farrow; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and golf buddies. Barry was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mary Frances Anderson, brother, William H. McClure and son, Barry Lamour McClure, Jr. Barry leaves to mourn a devoted wife, Mrs. Gwenda McClure; mother-in-law, Mrs. Gloria Farrow; sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret McClure; brother-in-law, Mr. Rodney Farrow and wife Claudette; sister-in-law, Ms. Audra Taylor; sister-in-law, Ms. Gina Harroo; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, golfing buddies; and best friends. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions in McClure's honor be made to Barry McClure Junior Gold Scholarship Fund No. 151298 at White Sands Federal Credit Union. 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: ruthestrada Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/212.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: hi my name is ruth estrada, I knew tommy and gloria my cousins i am 52 yrs old , my grandpa was mel estrada marias oldest son with simone estrada. i also remember aunt lupe in sf my dad was mels oldest son robert esrada . i have lots of info for you dairydale@aol.com 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: Bento, Mazza, Castillo, Slovak, Bush Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5138/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John Michael Bento recently passed away in Tucson, AZ. Born at home in North Tiverton, Rhode Island to Manuel and Marisela Bento, he was almost 100 years old. He served his country in the Navy during WWII in the Asiatic Pacific on submarine chasers as a Radioman First Class. After honorable discharge he continued to work for the Department of the Navy as a technical writer until he retired to pursue other interests. John was preceded in death by his first wife and mother to his children, Theresa Mazza, daughter, Joan Castillo, granddaughter Christina Slovak, brother Manuel, sister Mary, and most recently his second wife, Virginia Rose Bush. John is survived by his daughters; Madeline Boyer of New Orleans, Marian Hopper, Marcia Bento, both of Las Cruces, grandchildren Natalie and Loren Bayer, Mike and Ken Coppedge, and Emily and Jenna Castillo of Albuquerque. Memorial services will be held at noon, June 14th, 2011, at 6475 S. Main, Mesilla Park. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 15, 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: Hawkins, McFarland, Web Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5137/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On January 11, 2011 God called Carol Jane Hawkins Home for her eternal dance with Him. Jane Hawkins was born Carol Jane McFarland in Albuquerque, NM on March 09, 1939. Friends and family knew her as Jane.often times as "plain Jane", "calamity Jane", sometimes affectionately called "Thunder" by her husband and she called herself the "Black Sheep of the family". From the moment she was born she was a fun-loving, free-spirited gypsy always looking for an open road to explore. She had an innate curiosity about the world around her. She danced and sang her way through life with all the energy and enthusiasm of a Cannonball! Jane was very gifted. She loved to play piano - "Flight of the Bumblebee" was a favorite. She was highly intelligent and enjoyed learning different languages.she could say hello and good-bye in eight different languages. She was an avid reader and had a book in every room. She enjoyed puzzles, especially crossword puzzles and loved any criminal justice program. She always found time to crochet and sew. She loved music and everybody stayed away from the remote control when tennis was on T.V.! Jane loved her independence. To that end she started several businesses of her own-some more or less successful, others more or less not successful. Regardless, she always remained undaunted and optimistic and blasted her way through each challenge like a Tasmanian devil. Jane was a fierce champion and defender of her children. She was a server-in restaurants, in her family, and in her community. She was quick to laugh, even quicker to forgive. She often told her children not to go to bed mad.just go to bed. She loved animals and they loved her. Every stray cat and dog for miles around attached itself to her. She fed and cared for them one and all. She enjoyed watching, feeding and identifying the birds in her front yard with her husband Bryan. To her amazement, complete strangers would walk up to her and confide in her all their troubles.they would walk away laughing and smiling. Always cheerful, Jane would bring a smile to anyone who encountered her. She always displayed her cheerfulness through her sense of humor, her laugh, and by bursting into song and dance ("Fly Me to the Moon", or "Swing on a Star" were her songs of choice!). She was a delight to be with! Jane married Bryan Kenneth Hawkins 35 years ago. It was not the first marriage f! or either, but was most certainly the one that lasted. Jane is survived by a large and loving family, including but not limited to three children; Steve Webb and his spouse Angie and family, Jamie Hawkins and his spouse Yolanda and family, and daughter Lenora Hawkins; two sisters-Neva Parker and Freda McFarland; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of friends all of whom will sorely miss her. Go with God, Jane. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Sunday January 16, 2011 at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday January 17, 2011 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. James Large officiating. In lieu of flower Jane's family ask that donation be made in her name to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or a favorite charity of your choice. Arrangement by Getz Funeral Home and Getz Family Crematory 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001 526-2419. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences go to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 14, 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: Tow, Harper Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5136/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Glenda "Diana" Tow, 64, of Tyrone, went to be with her heavenly father on January 11, 2011. Diana was born December 10, 1946 to Vada and Richard Harper in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Donald Tow, daughter Dina Miles (Matt), son Richard Tow (Wendy), two granddaughters, Reese Miles and Jessica Tow. She is also survived by two sisters, Doris Cavnar (Gene) and Jean Kennedy (Phil), and brother Gary Harper (Toni), along with many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Diana graduated from Gadsden High School, attended college, and worked in the cosmetology field for a short while before relocating to south Texas with her family. There they raised their family, managed their careers and eventually retired. To enjoy their retirement experience, they moved back to New Mexico and settled in Tyrone. She enjoyed her babies, Bonnie Belle and Clyde (Boston Terriers). She loved spending time with her granddaughters, cross stitching, reading, and canning vegetables from their garden. She also enjoyed spending time with her special niece and nephew, Holly and Daryl Tow. Diana will truly be missed. Memorial service will be held at Baca Funeral Home, Silver City, Saturday, January 15, 2011, 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association To send condolences, please login to: www.bacasfuneralchapels.com Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Silver City, Baca's Silver City Crematory, 3805 Delk Drive. Phone 388-2334. Exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care". Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 14, 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: Glenn, Brown, Gore Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5135/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary Alice Glenn, 89, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011. She was born June 4, 1921 in Waco, TX to Warren and Eldie Mae Brown Gore. Mary enjoyed the outdoors, working in her garden and yard, loved to read, and was a wonderful homemaker, but her passion was for her family. Mrs. Glenn will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her sons Jimmie Glenn, Bobby Glenn, Dickie Glenn all of Albuquerque, NM and Tommy Glenn of Bradenton, FL; daughters Elaine Wingfield and husband Dick of Las Cruces and Dell Sloman and husband John of Amarillo, TX; sisters Juanita Loyd of Lubbock, TX and Dottie Odom of Lamtpasas, TX: 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband Jim Glenn and by her parents. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Sunday, Jan.16, 2011 at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 also at Getz Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Whitley officiating. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery. The honor of being a pallbearer goes to her grandsons. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Attn: Donor Services PO Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309 - 1.877.GO. KOMEN (1.877.465.6636) 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 14, 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.