This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Llanez, Provencio Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5113/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Corina P. Llañez, age 98, of Anthony entered eternal life Saturday, January 8, 2011 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Anthony April 24, 1912 to Felipe and Tiburcia Provencio, a pioneer family from the Anthony farming community known as ""El Bosque"". Mrs. Llañez married Jose D. Llañez on January 10, 1937, and together worked tremendously hard to acquire their own farm. She was an excellent homemaker; known for food canning, making cheese, butter and asadero cheese. Her grandchildren will fondly remember her for all her baked goods, especially her biscochos, oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies and atole. She was a devout Catholic and communicant of St. Anthony's Catholic Church where she was a member of the Sacred Heart League, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and was also a Cursillista and served as a catechist. She leaves her children and grandchildren a legacy of being a hard worker, being honest and having faith. Survivors include three sons, Pedro Llañez and wife, Argelia, Luis Llañez and wife Socorro and F. Richard Llañez and wife, Mary Helen; two daughters, Irene L. Sims and Irma L. Valdespino, as well as eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose D. Llañez in 2000, son-in-law, Emilio J. Valdespino, Jr. in 2003, three brothers, Jose, Agapito and Felipe Provencio, and two sisters, Maria Acosta and Clara Padilla. Calling hours will begin at 6 PM Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 224 Lincoln in Anthony where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 AM Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in the same church. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the Anthony Catholic Cemetery where she will lay to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Javier, Rick, Michael and Jacob Gabriel Llañez, Emilio J. Valdespino III and Rahjewel K. Barnhill. Honorary bearers will be Ramon Gonzalez, Javier ""Sonny"" Bustamante, Frank Balderrama, Juan Benavidez and Dustin Llañez. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca' Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 To send condolences online logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 11, 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: Minjarez, Garcia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5112/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rosalia G. Minjarez "Lolie" age 62, passed away on January 6, 2011 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was born to Vicente and Maria Luisa Garcia on February 5, 1948 in El Paso, Texas. Rosalia loved baking biscochos, caring for her grandchildren, playing bingo, and playing in casinos. She is survived by her son Oscar Minjarez and wife Mary Ann Minjarez, their two sons Hector and Andrew Minjarez, daughter Alicia Minjarez and companion Rini K. Sanchez and granddaughter April M. Minjarez. She is also survived by daughter RoseMary Posas and husband Noel Posas, their three sons Gabriel N. Minjarez, Angel F. Posas and Oscar E. Posas; five brothers, four sisters, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband Oscar V. Minjarez, mother Maria Luisa Garcia, father Vicente Garcia, grandson Noel B. Posas, God parents Jose and Josefa Sanchez, and sister Martha Garcia. Visitation for Rosalia will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at St. Anthony's Church 224 Lincoln St. in Anthony, NM from 6-7pm with a prayer vigil to follow at 7PM. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday Morning at 10am at the same church. At Rosalia's request, cremation will follow. Serving as casket bearers will be April Marie Minjarez, Noel Posas, Raymond Alaniz, Salamon Borjorquez Jr., Frankie Lopez, and Joe Garcia. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 11, 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: Hernandez, Talavera, Salas Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5111/mb.ashx Message Board Post: With great sorrow in our hearts, we announce that our father, Tomas V. Hernandez, 85, has gone with the Lord to join his beloved wife, Socorro A. Hernandez. Tomas was a long time resident of Berino, NM. He is survived by his children; Gloria and Silvestre Talavera, Arturo and Raquel Hernandez, Socorro Salas, Tomas Jr. and Maria Elena Hernandez, Jose Placido and Victoria Hernandez, Irma Rosa Hernandez, Ector and Rosario Hernandez and Richard and Ana Hernandez. Other survivors include 32 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Grandpa, Dad, you will forever be in our hearts. We Love You! Visitation for Mr. Hernandez will be on Sunday, January 2, 2011 from 6 - 7 P.M. with the Rosary at 7 P.M., Funeral services will be on Monday, January 3, 2011 at San Miguel Catholic Church with interment to follow at San Miguel Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. 526-6891. To send the Hernandez family condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 5, 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: Garcia, Marquez, Zamudio, Chavarria Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5110/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cruz Garcia, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Tuesday, January 04, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 3, 1939 in Praxedis G., Guerrero, Mexico to Modesto and Aurora Marquez Garcia. Mr. Garcia retired as a maintenance worker and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his loving wife, Francisca Garcia of the family home; two daughters, Maria Guadalupe Garcia Zamudio of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sandra Garcia Chavarria of Arlington, Texas; two sons, Alberto Garcia of Mesquite and Modesto Garcia of San Miguel. Other survivors include two brothers, Ramon Garcia of Mesquite and Gabriel Marquez of Praxedis G., Guerrero, Chihuahua, Mexico; two sisters, Hortencia Velez of Colorado and Magdalena Garcia of California; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. Visitation for Garcia will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM, Thursday, January 6, 2011 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road. The Funeral Liturgy will be held at 2 PM, Friday, January 7, 2011 in San Miguel Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in San Miguel Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Jorge Chavarria, Joel Zamudio, Modesto Garcia, Alberto Garcia, Jorge Chavarria, Jr. and Osvaldo Lara. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 5, 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: Sanchez, Rel, Bane, Cordero Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5109/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria E. Rel Sanchez, lifelong resident of Las Cruces, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Good Samaritan. She was born on August 29, 1909 in Rodey, New Mexico, was the daughter of Maria Silva and Ramon Rel. She was preceded by her husband, Pablo J. Sanchez and her youngest daughter, Mary E. Bane, son-in-law Brad Bane, and son in law Eliseo Cordero. She is survived by her daughters, Delia Cordero of Los Angeles, California, Delmira Harty, and husband Pete of Las Cruces, New Mexico and son, Fidel Sanchez and wife Rosemarie of Las Cruces, 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and mother, and cherished the time spent with her family. She will be deeply missed. Interment with a private family service will be held at a later date. To send the Sanchez family condolences log on to lapaz-grahams.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 5, 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: Garcia, Perez, Casares Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5108/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On Monday, January 3, 2011, Nacianseno "Cheno" Garcia, returned to his Maker's arms where his mother, Ascension Perez, father, Nacianseno Garcia, brothers, Luis, Vidal, Refugio "Cuco", Lupe and Lalo Garcia and sister, Maria Casares embraced him lovingly and rejoiced that they were together once again. His loving wife, Lily, of 51 years, will cherish their life together filled with the joys and sorrows of hard work and family life. His daughter, Patsy Lozano (Alejo) and his son, Bobby Garcia (Amalia), mourn deeply his passing, but take courage that he has prepared the way for them. His memory will be held dearly by his brothers, Felipe and Arsario "Chayo" of Mesilla and by his sisters, Angelita Montoya of San Pablo, Juanita Giron of Las Cruces, and Matilde Estrada of Mesilla. His grandchildren, Isaac and Elizabeth Martinez of Mesilla, Orlando Martinez (Selena) of Santa Fe, and Andres, Diego, Maya, and Roberto Garcia II of Mesilla; two great grandchildren, Nicholas and Tristan Martinez of Santa Fe, will hold his memory sweetly in their hearts. Numerous nephews, nieces and cousins will remember him fondly and his old friends will reminisce, ".en aquellos tiempos." Cheno was born January 21, 1935 in Mesilla. He and his wife, Lily were strongly motivated by his distinctive traditions that came to be the mark of a "Mesillero"; commitment to hard work, devotion to family and friends and having fun. Cheno attended Mesilla Elementary through the eighth grade when he went to work to provide for his father and younger brother. His first job with the McKinney's Grocery store at Four Points on Union Avenue and Highway 28, was a job that would last him through retirement forty-three years later. Later, Cheno went to work at the McKinney's in Mesilla Park. He ! became familiar with customers who came in to purchase their groceries many who later became well known in the Valley. As the company grew, Cheno was many times offered a supervisor position with the company, but each time turned it down, preferring to work was a manager at any of the stores. He thrived in the hands-on atmosphere of the store. Eventually, his experience became an invaluable asset to the growing company. His firsthand experience with the intricate and tangled details of operating a store made him a primary resource for organizing the smooth opening of other stores throughout the Las Cruces area. It was meticulous and painstaking work, but Cheno was gratified that his commitment to hard work was a source of pride for himself and his family. Cheno had a great sense of humor and took great pleasure in camping often organizing trips with his children, their cousins and friends. Rabbit hunting was a favorite sport on the west side of Mesilla. He also loved to play softball and basketball with the kids from the neighborhood. It was a long, arduous but highly gratifying journey from the times when he worked in the fields with his parents, to the time at work when Cheno bent the rules a bit to be generous to those in need, to when his children, Robert and Patricia were born and had families of their own. Visitation for Cheno will begin at 6 PM Friday, January 7, 2011 in the Basilica de San Albino, 2290 Calle de Principal in Mesilla where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. Family and Friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Liturgy at 10 AM Saturday, January 8, 2011 in the same church with Reverend Richard Catanach officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date in the San Albino Cemetery. Serving as casket bearers will be Victor Garcia, Johnny Estrada, Felipe Garcia, Jr., Freddie Giron, Michael Garcia and Luis Montoya. Honorary bearers will be Gilbert Garcia and Johnny Garcia. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels 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 6, 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: Garcia, Metcalf, Thomas Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5107/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Austin Chantal Garcia, 21, of Salida, CO went to be with the Lord on January 2nd, 2011. She is survived by her parents, John D. and Becky Garcia; brothers JD and Wes Garcia; sister Yvonne Palmer; grandmothers Peggy Metcalf-Thomas and Mercedes Garcia; niece Kaily Madden; nephews Kaden and William Palmer, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Clayton B. Metcalf and Joe Garcia; and her sister Nicole Garcia. Austin was an outgoing and fun-loving girl. Her laugh and playful spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Services will be held on Friday, January 7th at 11:00am at Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque (Osuna). "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Phil. 1:6. We love and miss you, "Austie"! Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 6, 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: Van Pelt, Salazar, Feind, Medina, Arnold Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5106/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Raymond W. "Rusty" Van Pelt passed peacefully on Tuesday January 4, 2011. Rusty's passion was education first, and athletics a close second. He was born and raised in Clayton, NM , where he lettered in sports from the eighth grade through high school. He was selected as an all-state tackle and played in the North-South All-Star game. Rusty attended NMSU on a football scholarship lettering all four years. He was chosen for the Little All American Team, was selected as the Greatest Aggie in 1948, and was invited to attend training camp with the New York Giants. He received his BS in 1949 and Master of Arts in educational Administration in 1954. His teaching and coaching career began at Las Cruces High School in 1949. The Korean War interrupted his career from 1950-1952 returning to Las Cruces in 1952 to continue teaching and coaching at Court Junior High and then returned to LCHS. In 1965, Rusty became the first assistant principal and athletic director at Mayfield High School. In 1967, he became the principal and held that position until he retired in 1985. Rusty served in the US Navy during WWII and the Army in Korea. He retired from the Army National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel. Rusty was active in many educational programs as well as one of the charter members of the Las Cruces Lion de Noche service club where he served as District Governor in 1973. In 1984 Rusty was inducted into the NM Athletic Association Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Betty and four children, Barbara Salazar, Margaret Feind, Sandra Medina and Lynnette Arnold; eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; Brother-in-law John Riley; Sister-in-law Vivian Van Pelt and Sons-in-laws, Zeke Salazar, Rand Feind and Mario Medina. He was preceded in death by both parents Fred and Nettie Van Pelt and three siblings: Thaddeus, Margaret, and Lee. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 6, 2011, from 5 to 7 pm at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Rev. Frank Zamora officiating on Friday, January 7, 2011, at 10 a.m. Rusty will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery with full Military Honors. Pall bearers are grandchildren Andrew Medina, Aaron and Austin Arnold, Summer and Cody Feind, and Grand nephew Tres Libby. The Van Pelt family would like to thank the staff at Casa Bella and Ambercare for the love and kindness shown to Rusty during his last few weeks. They especially thank Jill Shannon, truly an angel on earth, for her sense of humor and love shown not only to Rusty, but to Betty and the rest of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to the R.W. Van Pelt Educational Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, Attn: Trust, 425 S. Telshor, Bldg A, 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 6, 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: Smith, Patterson, Jackson, Williams Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5105/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha Patterson Jackson Smith, age 80, of Las Cruces on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born June 2, 1930 in Millen, Georgia to Jarvis and Mary Williams Patterson. She was a CNA by trade. Those left to mourn her passing included her two sons, James Jackson, Jr. and Roy Patterson, and one daughter, Edna Marie Jackson all of Las Cruces; two sisters, Lilllie Mae Coleman of Waynesboro, Georgia and Dollie Whitehead of Miami, Florida; seven grandchildren, Robyn Patterson, James Maurice Jackson, James Nathan Patterson, Casandra Patterson, Brad Lee Jackson, Jamacia Sellars and Jeremy Dante Jackson, as well as eight great-grandchildren. Other survivors include her step-grandchildren, Reyna Rosales, Brandon and Kelsee Rosales. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday, January 5, 2011 in the Peace Chapel of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road. Family and friends will join together for the Funeral Service at 2 PM Thursday, January 6, 2011 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer. Concluding Service and Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress Road where she will be laid to rest. Serving as caskets bearers will be James and Brad Lee Jackson, Nathan Patterson, Eric Rosas, Billy Garner, Tony Sanders and Brandon Rosales. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 6, 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: Crary, LaGree Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5104/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Barbara Crary of Las Cruces, New Mexico, died on December 9, 2010, after a brief illness. Her daughter Susan was with her when she died. She was born Barbara Lou LaGree, on June 6, 1925, in Newton, Kansas, to Blanche (Barbee) and Matt LaGree. Her family endured many hardships during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. Barbara's father was able to find work as a mechanic for the Santa Fe Railroad, and a much happier life began for the family in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1943, she met and married Thomas Hunter Crary. They and their Cocker Spaniel, Splash, started their life together in Old Town in Albuquerque. On June 17, 1945, Barbara and her older daughter were baptized at the Church of Our Savior in San Gabriel, California. Thus began Barbara's lifelong devotion to the Episcopal church and to her Christian faith. At the end of World War II, Barbara and her older daughter were on the first boatload of dependents to land in Okinawa where they joined Tom. After Tom left the service, he and Barbara and their two daughters lived in Deadwood, South Dakota, and in Jackson, Michigan. In 1982, Tom and Barbara returned to New Mexico for their retirement. They lived in Las Cruces, where Barbara leaves behind many friends. Their retirement years were shared with two good and faithful companions: a Cocker Spaniel named Chica, and then Corky, a "pound puppy" they rescued from the animal shelter. Barbara love to swim, play golf and bridge, and spent many hours at the Las Cruces Country Club. She was faithful in her church attendance, was active in altar guild, helped in the soup kitchen and was a Daughter of the King. During the final years of her life, she was unable to walk due to post-polio syndrome, and was in almost constant pain. She faced these challenges with grace and good humor, earning the sobriquet of "steel magnolia." Barbara was preceded in death by her parents: by her brother, Rodney LeGree: and by her husband, Tom. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Scoville and Susan James; by a niece, Margaret Sager: by her grandchildren, Rob Scoville and Suzanne Scoville; by her granddaughter-in-law Colleen Flanagan; by her great granddaughter Dora Scoville; and by her care-giver and friend, Cindy. Her funeral service will be held at 10 A.M., January 15, 2011, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 518 N. Alameda, Las Cruces, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, donations made to St. Andrew's Memorial Fund would be very welcome. To send the Crary family condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 6, 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: LaChapelle, Turner, Powell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5103/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lena Grace Turner Powell LaChapelle was born on June 2, 1926 in Vanoss, Oklahoma to Goldie Etna Hodges and Charlie Luther Turner. She quietly slipped into heaven on the evening of Monday, December 27, 2010. Grace moved to Hatch, New Mexico in 1941 where her son Sammy Lloyd was born. Later, Paul Jean was born in Michigan. Cheryl De was born in Las Cruces after they relocated to Las Cruces due to White Sands Missile Range employment. Grace or "Nick" as her family affectionately called her never left Las Cruces after moving here in 1951. Grace used to say, "Once you get the sand stuck in your craw, you have to stay here." Grace worked in many jobs in Las Cruces. She was a "lunch lady" at Mesilla Park and Hermosa Heights elementary schools during the 1950's and 1960's. Grace began working at NMSU in the Bookstore after leaving her job as a "lunch lady." Though Grace never finished high school, she studied and took her GED and achieved the highest score ever at the time. She took college classes to learn bookkeeping. This enabled her to go from the NMSU Bookstore to Auxiliary Services where she did the payroll for many departments including the Housing Department. Grace became the box office manager of the Pan American Center until her retirement in the late 1980's. Grace retired to continue the home care of her mother, Goldie, who had advanced Alzheimer's disease until her death. Grace loved Jesus and taught Sunday school at Grandview Baptist Church and wrote and printed the weekly bulletin. She was a member of Sierra Vista Community Church the last nine years of her life and they became family to her. Grace loved music and sang in the choir at church, even after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. She was a master at shopping and was seen at nearly all the local estate sales. The women of the family often spent the day shopping in El Paso and found the best bargains. Grace also loved to cook and enjoy her cats and dogs. The Dodgers were always her team and she loved cheering for the NMSU Aggies. Her favorite things on television were sports and old movies, especially when they were in black and white or musicals. Grace continued reading until her death. Each moment of each day was new and fresh to her in the last years of her life and she showed an inner joy to anyone who cared to notice. Grace was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease after surviving cancer treatment in the late 1990's and several mini-strokes in 2000. She lived in the Village at Northrise until June 2004 when she moved in with her daughter, Cheryl. Grace was active in Dona Ana County Senior Olympics for many years and last competed in New Mexico and Dona Ana County Senior Olympics in 2010 for which she represented the Dona Ana County Olympics for the Courage Award at the state Olympics. Grace was often seen in Munson Center eating lunch or chatting with those who came. Her Sierra Vista Community Church family saw her each week at services and saw the joy she had during worship services. Grace showed courage in the face of adversity and was a model of leadership even when things were difficult. Grace was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Turner, her mother, Goldie and a grandson, Aaron Christopher Young. She is survived by her brother Charles Turner of Paul's Valley, Oklahoma, and Wanda Tyrell with husband George of Muskogee, Oklahoma; her children Paul of Eagle River, Alaska; Sammy, daughter Cheryl (Young) and son-in-law Henry of Las Cruces; her grandchildren, Danny and Maret of San Antonio, Texas, David of Houston, Texas, Alessandra (LaChapelle) Roach of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Robin of Anchorage, Alaska, Ryan of Albuquerque, Heather (Young) Thatcher of Las Cruces and Christy (Young) Harmon of Centennial, Colorado; eight great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Grace's smile will be missed, but she is in heaven with those who have gone before her. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Sierra Vista Community Church on 514 N. Telshor Blvd., located directly behind the T Mobile Store on Telshor Blvd. (the old Sertoma Bingo Hall). Pastor Ruben Ortega will officiate the services. There will be a reception after the services. Arrangements were handled by Getz Funeral Home. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 5, 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, Alvarado, Andazola Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5102/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joseph Ray "Joe" Montoya was a loving son, brother, father, uncle, and friend. He will always be remembered for his passion in mechanics and drag racing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping with his family, quad riding, and anything outdoors. He loved his family more than anything in life. We will never forget his great sense of humor and how he always found a way to make everyone laugh. He was a man of all trades from diesel mechanics to cooking. No matter what it was he always took great pride and joy in each and everything that he did. He impacted each and every person's life that he came across. He always offered a lending hand to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed, loved, and adored. He is survived by his loving wife, Roxanne Alvarado of the family home; four sons, Corey Jacob Montoya of Hurley; Nicholas Eugene Montoya of Hurley; Joseph Daniel Montoya of Arenas Valley; Robert Anthony Montoya of Arenas Valley; two daughters, Ashley Marie Montoya of Arenas Valley; Annette Christine Montoya also of Arenas Valley; his parents, Eddy Ray Montoya of Mimbres and Juleen Montoya of Las Cruces; one brother, David Eloy Montoya and wife Lucy of Arenas Valley; two sisters, Debbie Montoya Perez of Mimbres; Christina Marie Montoya of Mimbres; also survived by numerous uncles, aunts and cousins, nieces and nephews; Christopher, Stephanie and John Perez (Godchildren); Meagan, Emily and Paul (Godchild) Montoya, Theresa (Godchild) Joshua, Adam Villa, Sophia, Ramon Rodriguez and David Joseph Montoya, Roman, Michael and Jason Alvarado, Kenneth and Kevin Martinez. He was preceded in death by his brother, Adam Montoya; one sister, Linda Montoya; nephew, Anthony David Montoya; cousin, Lloyd Montoya; maternal grandparents, Nora and Smiley Andazola; paternal grandparents, Amelia and Joe E. Montoya. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 5th from 4-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Deacon Bill Holguin reciting at 6pm the vigil service and holy rosary. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated Thursday, January 6th at 10am at Santa Clara Catholic Church with Father Robert Becerra officiating. The interment will follow at Montoya Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David, Nicky, Cory, Jason Montoya, Robert Dominguez, Joe "Milo" Villa, Steve Grijalva, Delbert Crum and Joseph Montoya. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Andazola, Dale Arguello, Toby Rascon, Daryl Holguin, Clayton Oglesby, Christopher and John Perez, Joshua and Adam Villa and Paul and Meagan Montoya, Roman Alvarado. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to Memorial Fund at AmBank. Arrangements are 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 5, 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: Reeves Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5101/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Barney James ""Jim"" Reeves, born October 22nd, 1945; died at his home on December 18th, 2010. Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois, and after graduating from high school, he joined the United States Air Force, serving at the Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska, for four years. After serving in the military, he returned to Southern Illinois and completed his Bachelor's degree in Speech. Jim went to Vanderbilt Law School in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduation he worked with a large law firm doing private practice where his primary focus was corporate law. Thereafter he elected to return to military service, this time as an officer and attorney, in the Judge Advocate General Corps. With the United States Army, until 1977 when he moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico to spend the rest of his life. Jim joined attorney T.K. Campbell in 1978 as a partner in the Las Cruces law firm; which, from 1978 to December 2004, carried his name. He remained the political and academic leader of his law firm, which at its peak, had 50 employees. During his legal career, Jim acted as a mentor, colleague, guide, and friend for numerous attorneys/judges throughout the state of New Mexico. He was rated by his peers as preeminent and received the highest designation as an AV lawyer, with the Martindale-Hubbell National Law Directory. He was a lawyer's lawyer, throughout his life. He joined his wife, Edith Reeves in the formation of Reeves and Reeves P.A. in December 2004. Jim is survived by his parents, Jeanne and Barney Reeves; his brother Ronald and wife Michelle; three children, Danielle Luther and husband Brian, Samantha Reeves, John Reeves and wife Vanessa; and grandchildren Sonnett, Kaitlin, Dylan, and Quentin, all of whom he loved very much. Edith Reeves was the love of his life; they enjoyed a lifetime of love and nearly 25 years of marriage together. Jim and Edith traveled extensively throughout the world and were members of a gourmet cooking group of friends. Jim was an avid reader, his knowledge wide and deep. He was always curious, loyal, and he loved his friends, partners, parents, children, and his wife. He will always be remembered with great affection and love. A memorial service will be held at Graham's Mortuary at 1pm on Monday, January 10th, 2011. Inurnment with full military honors will occur at 1pm Tuesday January 11th, at Ft. Bayard, New Mexico. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 5, 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: Stryker, Keahey, Grandle Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5100/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gerald "Jerry" R. Stryker born July 2, 1933 in Lubbock, Texas to Robert Lee Stryker and Juanita Keahey Stryker passed away on January 2, 2011 at the Heritage Assisted Living. He served in the US Army during the Korean conflict and taught basic training in artillery weaponry at Fort Bliss, Texas. He received his bachelor's degree from NMSU and was active in Stryker's Floor Covering Business. In 1978 a Real Estate Development and Construction business was started with his family. He was past President of the Mesilla Valley Rotary Club and Paul Harris Fellow. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley Harper Stryker of the family home, one son Russell, (Karen) of Las Cruces, two daughters, Ronna Promani (David) of Castro Valley, California, Leslie Stryker (Chris Miller) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, three grandchildren, Owen, Sydney and Shelby Stryker of Las Cruces. He is also survived by three sisters, Barbara Harrison (Harold) of Las Cruces, Karen Kennedy (Barry) of Dallas, Texas, Patty Stryker of Las Cruces and one brother Winston Dorris of Palm Desert, California as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jo Ann Grandle. The family wishes to thank Alaina, Monica, Jay and the caregivers at the Heritage Living Center and to Mesilla Valley Hospice for their loving care. A visitation will held on Wednesday January 5, 2011 from 5 - 7 pm at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Getz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Frank Zamora officiating. Private entombment for family will be at the Hillcrest Mausoleum. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com In lieu flowers please make your donation to Mesilla Valley Hospice at 299 E. Montana Las Cruces NM 88005, or to the Alzheimer's Association 9500 Montgomery Northeast, Suite 121, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 5, 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: Salinas, Lopez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5099/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Eulalio "Lalo" Lopez Salinas, 97, of Mesquite entered eternal life Monday, January 3, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 5, 1913 in Santa Isabel, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jesus and Rafaela Lopez Salinas. "Lalo," as he was fondly known to his family and friends, retired as a farm laborer and member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Melquiades "El Guero" Salinas of La Mesa, Sal "Lalo" Salinas of Mesquite, Oscar Cisneros, Jr. of Brazito; three daughters, Petra Soto of Chihuahua, Mexico, Margie S. Cisneros and Erica Gonzalez both of Mesquite. Other survivors include twenty-four grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Salinas; three brothers, Castulo, Ramon and Silvestre Salinas; four sisters, Carmen, Guadalupe, Anita and Juanita Salinas; a great grandson, Jose Luis Medrano, Jr. Visitation for Mr. Salinas will begin at 6 PM Thursday, January 6, 2011 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 121 W. Mesquite Street in Mesquite where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Friday, January 7, 2011 in the same church with Reverend Juan Moreno officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Missionary Ridge Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Carmelo Soto, Oscar Cisneros, Jr., Omar Salinas, Jose Ramon Salinas, Edgar Gonzalez and Raul Salinas. 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 5, 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: Gonzalez, Valadez, Chavarria Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5098/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother. Socorro Valadez Gonzalez, 65, of Las Cruces, went home to her final resting place on, Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born September 16, 1945 in Guadalajara, Jalisco to Tomas and Carmen Gonzalez. "Soco" as she was fondly known to her family and friends was a homemaker who was known for her wonderful and delicious cooking. Those left to mourn her passing include her children Ruben, Sonya, and Tommy Chavarria; Alexia Gonzalez all of Las Cruces and her sister Victoria Valadez of Guadalajara. She also leaves behind her three precious granddaughters Victoria and Genesis Gonzalez and Nicolette Chavarria whom she adored dearly. Socorro leaves numerous compadres and comrades, as well as many friends who considered her as their mother and grandmother. Socorro has gone home to be reunited with her parents, her brother Enrique Valadez and her beloved Godson Frankie "Oscar" Melon. Casket bearers include Ruben Chavarria, Tommy Chavarria, Lorenzo Saiz, Sammy Saiz, Josh Dominguez and David Montes Sr. Honorary casket bearers include Victoria Gonzalez, Genesis Gonzalez, Paola Giron, Cassandra Bustamante, Jeremy Lucero and Alyssa Lucero. Visitation for Socorro will begin on Tuesday January 4, 2010 at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home Chapel, 555 W. Amador at 6pm with a prayer vigil to be held at 7pm. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church will burial to follow at St. Joseph's cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send the Gonzalez family condolences log on to www.lapaz-graham.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 5, 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: Sanchez, Gonzales Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5097/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ernestina "Tina" Gonzales Sanchez, of Silver City, NM entered eternal life Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Mt. View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Those left to mourn her passing include her loving husband, Narciso C. Sanchez of the family home; a sister, Patricia Aragon and husband Manny of Silver City; a brother, Ricardo Gonzales and wife Dolores of Santa Fe; a sister, Epifania Correa and husband Albert of Santa Ana, CA; Yolanda Gonzales wife of deceased brother, James Gonzales; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one her parents. At Mrs. Sanchez's request cremation will take place and celebration of life will be held with Dr. Gilbert Arizaga reciting the holy rosary at Terrazas Funeral Chapels on Tuesday, January 4th at 6pm. A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, January 5th at St. Francis Newman Center with Father Raymond Flores officiating. Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "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 4, 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: Quintero, Becerra, Martinez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5096/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Alex Quintero, 54, of El Paso, TX died Friday, December 24, 2010 at Sierra Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Alex was born June 16, 1956 in San Antonio, Texas to Alex and Mary Quintero. He was a resident of El Paso since 2001 coming from San Antonio. He was a musician and a recognized artist-in-residence in the state of Texas. Alex will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of nine years, Jeanne of El Paso; one son, Alex Quintero, Jr. of San Antonio, TX; one daughter, Star Marie Becerra and husband Eric of San Antonio, TX; one step daughter, Wendy Jenkins of Albuquerque, NM; one brother, Edward Quintero of Indianapolis, IN, and one sister, Sarah Martinez and husband Ed of San Antonio, TX. Also surviving him are his two grandchildren, Eric and Deric Becerra of San Antonio, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Mary Quintero. A Memorial Service to celebrate Alex's life will be held at 3 pm on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Getz Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Felix Gonzales. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to La Pinon Sexual Assault Recovery Services, 525 S. Melendres, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005. 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 4, 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: Gonzalez,Chavarria, Valadez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5095/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother. Socorro Valadez Gonzalez, 65, of Las Cruces, who went home to her final resting place on, Thursday, December 30th, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born September 16th, 1945 in Guadalajara, Jalisco to Tomas and Carmen Gonzalez. "Soco" as she was fondly known to her family and friends was a homemaker who was known for her wonderful and delicious cooking. Those left to mourn her passing include her children Ruben, Sonya, and Tommy Chavarria; Alexia Gonzalez all of Las Cruces and her sister Victoria Valadez of Guadalajara. She also leaves behind her three precious granddaughters Victoria and Genesis Gonzalez and Nicolette Chavarria whom she adored dearly. Socorro leaves numerous compadres and comadres as well as many friends who considered her as their mother and grandmother. Socorro has gone home to be reunited with her parents, her brother Enrique Valadez and her beloved Godson Frankie "Oscar" Melon. Casket bearers include Ruben Chavarria, Tommy Chavarria, Lorenzo Saiz, Sammy Saiz, Josh Dominguez and David Montes Sr. Honorary casket bearers include Victoria Gonzalez, Genesis Gonzalez, Paola Giron, Cassandra Bustamante, Jeremy Lucero and Alyssa Lucero. Visition for Socorro will begin on Tuesday January 4, 2010 at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home Chapel 555 W. Amador at 6pm with a prayer vigil to be held at 7PM. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm at St. Genevive's Catholic church will burial to follow at St. Joseph's cemetery. Arrangemengts have been entrusted to La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 4, 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: Bowen Yniguez, Kerin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5094/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Brandi Lea Yniguez Bowen, 26 of Casa Grande, AZ went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2010. She has left behind husband, James Bowen; two boys, James R. Bowen and Logan C. Bowen all of Casa Grande, AZ; mother, Sally A. Yniguez of Truth or Consequences, NM; father, Willy Kerin of Santa Clara; sister, Nikkita Nuanes; brother-in-law, Ty Nuanes; nephew, Nythaniel Nuanes; niece, Jazmynn Nuanes all of Arizona City, AZ; sister, Robin Hernandez; brother-in-law, Ricardo Hernandez of Las Cruces, NM; niece, Tameka Garcia and brother-in-law, Cesar Solis; great nieces, Makyia Garcia and Jyessel Solis of Las Cruces; niece, Shakira Garcia and great niece, Azryella P. Garcia of TorC, NM; brothers, Leonard Reyes Vargas of Oklahoma City, OK; Juanmanuel Garcia and Krystien Garcia of Las Cruces; uncle, Kenneth and aunt Mary Gomez of T or C, NM; she is also survived by many, many other that loved her very dearly. She was not only a very loving wife and mother, but she was also a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, great aunt, and most of all a BEST FRIEND to all that loved her. She will be very missed. A viewing will be held on December 30th at the Heritage Funeral Home 1575 E. Florence Blvd; Casa Grande, AZ from 10am to 1pm. Services will also be held at Kirikos Funeral Home 303 N. Cedar St. in T or C, NM on Tuesday, January 4th from 10am-8pm with a prayer vigil beginning at 6pm. This obituary is courtesy of Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 4, 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.