This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Cameron, Eccles Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5071/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Barbra Jean Cameron, 67, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born April 11, 1943 in Oak Park IL to Samuel Guy and Jean Eccles. Barbara worked as a nurse and owned a shop when she retired. She was known as "the walker" by friends and neighbors because of her daily ritual. Those left to mourn her passing include her loving husband, Bruce Cameron of the family home; her mother, Jean Guy of Las Cruces; a sister, Suzie Churchill of Ely, MN, two sons, Guy Cameron of St. Charles, IL and Sean Cameron of Riverside, IL, two daughters-in-law, Cynthia Cameron and Jenifer Cameron; five grandkids, Scott and Justin Cameron of St. Charles, IL, Zachary, James and Clare Cameron of Riverside IL. Other survivors include her brother-in-law, Dan Churchill of Ely MN; niece, Janet Stinde; nephews, John and Bob Churchill, as well as her beloved dog Lobo. She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Guy, and her grandparents. At Mrs. Cameron's request cremation will take place and Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, December 27, 2010 at 2 PM in Baca's Peace Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Road with Michael Quigley officiating. Inurnment of Cremains will take place at a later date in Elmhurst, IL. Entrusted to 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 December 26, 2010 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: Evans, Moe, Swenumson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5070/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sonja Stephanie Evans passed away December 21, 2010 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Survivors include her husband George Evans, two sons, David Evans and his wife Marilyn of Las Cruces, Bruce Evans and his wife Patty of Roswell, daughter Lori Van Note and her husband Zachary Van Note of Albuquerque, and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Schurer Moe and Carroll (C.J.) Swenumson. Sonja was born December 20, 1924 in Niagara, Wisconsin and was the last surviving of three children born to Norwegian parents Oscar and Stephanie (Werner) Swenumson. She moved to Santa Barbara in 1943 to attend the University of California. She was a student of classical and operatic music. Sonja was a well-loved musician, singing in choruses and as a featured soloist at churches and concert halls in California, Arizona and New Mexico. She taught voice and private piano lessons to hundreds of students well into her seventies. Sonja moved to Coolidge, Arizona in the 1950's where she and her husband to be, George Evans, taught at the Children's Colony. They soon moved to Las Cruces to be closer to George's family. In the many years since, she was very active at her church, St. Andrews Episcopal. She was also an avid painter, selling many memorable landscapes of the Organ Mountains. In later years, she took up writing mystery and historical fiction. Her accounts of life in Wisconsin in the 1930's are published by the Niagara Area Historical Society. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 AM, Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 518 North Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM with Reverend Scott Ruthven officiating. Her ashes will be interred at the columbarium at St. Andrews. Memorial donations may be made to the Mesilla Valley Hospice. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 26, 2010 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: Alvarez, Rios, Lucero Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5069/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LUCIA R. ALVAREZ, 79, of Placitas entered eternal life Friday, December 24, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born January 8, 1931 in Lake Valley, New Mexico to Manuel and Aleja Rios Alvarez. Ms. Alvarez was a homemaker and member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include her brother, Benito Alvarez of Placitas as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jose, Juan and Manuel Alvarez, Jr.; two sisters, Francisca and Juanita Lucero. Visitation for Ms. Alvarez will begin at 9 AM Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church, 611 W. Hall in Hatch where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 10 AM. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated immediate thereafter with Reverend Ray Flores officiating. The Rite of Committal and Internment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Chris Alvarez, Tony, Tim, Robert, Raymond and Jose Lucero. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veteran and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from December 28 to December 30, 2010 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: Long, Turner, Reader, Leonard, Pierce Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5068/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DAVID WESLEY LONG was born in Coos Bay, Oregon on March 21, 1958 to Daryl G. Long and Janet E. (Turner) Long. He died in hospice care November 29, 2010 in Reno, Nevada. David was active in music during his early years, and studied piano, cello, clarinet, and saxophone. He also enjoyed scouting and outdoor citizenship programs. As a high school senior, he was already playing an active role in political causes, and received local press coverage for his advocacy work in support of a write-in presidential candidate. After graduating from Marshfield High School in Coos Bay in 1976, David attended Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay and Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. It was at LCC that David began to explore his interest in communications and broadcast media. In 1983, David moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico to attend New Mexico State University, where he majored in communications and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987. David worked as an on-air radio personality in the Las Cruces market and later became a television production specialist. He lived and worked in Montrose, Colorado before relocating to Reno, Nevada in 1989 to work for CBS affiliate KTVN. David was a connoisseur of many styles of music, especially progressive art rock and the early forerunners of ambient and avant garde styles. He frequently attended live concerts and often refered new listeners to music that he appreciated. He also enjoyed creating his own experimental electronic music using digital synthesis and other techniques that interested him. David believed that humankind has a great capacity to improve our world, and his sense of humor encouraged us to laugh at our mistakes, while expecting greater things from ourselves and each other. He is survived by his brother, James Long of Portland, Oregon; his aunt and uncle, Janice and Thomas Reader of Las Cruces, New Mexico; his cousin Aryn Mitchell of Plano, Texas and her family; his cousin Garth Reader of Los Alamos, New Mexico and his family; his cousin Dirk Reader of Flowermound, Texas and his family; his aunt and uncle, Carolyn and Larry Leonard, of Springfield, Virginia; his cousin Beth Gill of Burke, Virginia and her family; and his stepfather, Donald Pierce of Coos Bay, Oregon and his family. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 29, 2010 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: Donato, Rodriguez, Skinner Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5067/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, ACENCION R. DONATO, 90, of Clovis entered eternal life Saturday, December 25, 2010 at St. Anthony's Nursing Center. He was born May 17, 1920 in Dawson, New Mexico to Policarpio and Rosa Rodriguez Donato. Mr. Donato retired as a farm laborer. Survivors include his loving daughter, Mary Skinner of Las Cruces; two brothers, Marcelino and Aurelio Donato both of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico; a sister, Maria Candelaria Giron of Las Cruces. Other survivors include three grandchildren, Jesus Flores, Austin and Autumn Skinner; seven great grandchildren, Nathan, Thomas, Andrea, Aubry, Estefan, Azalea and Layla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juana Donato; a brother, Julio Donato; three sisters, Valentina Donato, Trinidad Rodriguez and Eulalia Hernandez. Visitation for Mr. Donato will begin at 8:30 AM Friday, December 31, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Funeral Service is scheduled for 10 AM with Daniel Zertuche officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow in the Doña Ana Cemetery where he will be laid to rest in the family plot. Serving as casket bearers will be Cesar Ortega, Jessie Flores, Ben Giron, Manuel Seniceros, Austin Skinner and Juan Hernandez. Honorary bearers will be Cruz Villarreal, Teodulo Garibay and Manuel Navarrette. 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 December 29, 2010 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: Musitano, Aguirre Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5066/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LT. FRANK L. MUSITANO, New Mexico State Police, better known as "Moose," 54, of Las Cruces entered eternal life on Sunday, December 26, 2010, with his family at his side. Frank was born February 22, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He entered the United States Marine Corps in 1973 and married the love of his life, Ramona, in 1976. The USMC took him to North Carolina, Hawaii, and Arizona. After serving his country for 14 years, Frank became a NM State Police officer in 1988. He was stationed in Lordsburg, Mountainair, Raton and Las Cruces. He was pursuing a degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Frank truly cared for people, evident in his many activities, including the Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Safer NM, Car Seat Clinics, Meth Education Instructor, Christian Rods & Customs Car Club, Christmas in July, A. Fielder Safe Haven Weed and Seed program, and USSSA Softball Umpire, to name a few. He enjoyed cooking, hunting, golfing, fishing, traveling a! nd spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Ramona Aguirre Musitano of Las Cruces; two daughters, Dorinda Mazza and husband Mike of Keesler AFB, Mississippi and Giovanna Musitano of Las Cruces; a son, Frank Musitano Jr. and his partner Elias Garcia of Tucson, AZ; a brother, Joseph Musitano and wife Susan of Newark, Delaware. He has four grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Kayli and Kirstyn Mazza; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Frank was preceded in death by his father, John Musitano Sr.; his mother, Dorinda Musitano and his brother, John Musitano, Jr. Husband, father, grandpop, friend and mentor. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed. Visitation for Lt. Musitano will begin at 6 PM Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. Family and Friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Mass at 10 AM Thursday, December 30, 2010 in the same church with Reverend Martin Cordero officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho with honors accorded by the New Mexico State Police. Serving as casket bearers will be the District 4 State Police Officers. Family has requested donations be made to the New Mexico State Police, PO Box 13249, Las Cruces, NM 88013 The Musitano family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road to direct services. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 29, 2010 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: Valdez, Calanche Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5065/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RUBEN O. VALDEZ, 65, of Las Cruces passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Mesilla Valley Hospice - La Posada. He was born December 23, 1945 in Pecos, Texas to Adelina Calanche. "Pops" as he was fondly known to many, served his country honorably in the United States Army from which he retired. Ruben was a great dad, awesome step-dad, wonderful husband, the best brother and uncle and very loving grandfather, but most of all, he was the best friend anyone could ask for. He enjoyed being a foster parent for the past 15 years and was an active member of Iglesia El Calvario UMC and loved to do anything that dealt with the Lord. One of his favorite songs was "Blue Christmas" by Elvis Presley. He was very family oriented and loved to have all his family together so he could cook for them and enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys when they played. Go Cowboys!!! Now it's time to say "good bye Pops, we have reached the end. We don't cry with sorrow, we cry with joy. You know we will always love you. The memories we made can never be destroyed." Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Valdez of the family home; one son, Ruben Valdez II of Dallas, Texas; his step-children, Carlos, Yolanda, Becky, Diana, Oscar, Robert, and David all of El Paso, Texas and Ana Clements of Arkansas; one brother, George Calanche also of El Paso; five sisters, Linda Montez of California, Alice Calanche of El Paso, Yolanda Hernandez of Albuquerque, Sylvia Macias and Patricia Sanchez both of El Paso. Other survivors include 41 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and an uncle Eliseo Valdez. Visitation for Mr. Valdez will begin at 2 PM, Thursday, December 30, 2010 in Iglesia El Calvario, UMC, 300 N. Campo Street, where the Funeral Service is scheduled to begin at 3 PM with Pastor Raul Dominguez officiating. A graveside service will be held at 10 AM, Friday, December 31, 2010 in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by a Ft. Bliss Honor Guard. Serving as casket bearers will be Isaac Macias, Carlos Ovalle, Gabriel Salazar, Brendon Rogers, Jesse Rogers, Ruben Valdez II, Larry Calanche and Chris Calanche. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care" To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelsascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 29, 2010 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: Santa Maria, Hanson, Hamm, Geery Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5063/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On December 25, 2010, in the presence of her family, ELIZABETH JEANNE HANSON SANTA MARIA, lost her valiant six year fight to cancer and went to be with our Lord. Liz was born in Great Lakes, Illinois on June 5, 1970 to Nels and Patricia (Hamm) Hanson and lived most of her life in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her father, Nels J. Hanson; her paternal grandparents, Nels and Margaret Hanson; her uncle, David Hamm and wife Linda. She is survived by her mother, Patricia J. Hanson; her children, Emily and Brandon, her best friend and the father of her children, Joel Santa Maria; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Jeanne Hamm of Radium Springs; her uncle and aunt, Floyd and Betsy Geery of Radium Springs, Joel's parents, Zeke and Socorro Santa Maria of Bayard; her half sister, Roseanne; her nieces and nephews, and her closest and dearest friends, who loved her and whom she so loved. She will be greatly missed and her memory will live on in those who were privileged to have known her. Visitation for Liz will begin at 1 PM Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina where the Recitation of the Holy Rosary is scheduled for 2 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately thereafter with Reverend Ricardo Bauza officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Serving as casket bearers will be Joel and Zeke Santa Maria, Monica and Rick Garcia, Emilio Bustillos, John Chavez and Julian Salaiz. Entrusted to 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 December 28, 2010 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: Jacksonm, Wylie Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5061/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lt. Col. Frederick E. Jackson went to meet his Lord on December 19, 2010. He was born to Ramsey James Jackson and Gertrude Wylie Jackson December 19, 1928. Lt. Col. Jackson spent twenty years honorably serving his country. This service took him to Germany, Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam. He also spent many years as an artillery instructor at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He received the following medals during his service years: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Air Medal, Air Commendation, Good Conduct, National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Campaign Service Medal, Republic of Viet Nam Campaign, and Armed Force Reserve Medal. Fred loved telling stories of his adventures around the world as well as his famous fishing stories. There are children all over the world who met that fun American soldier who fit so nicely into their culture. All who dealt with Fred would tell you that he was a man of honor. If he shook ones hand on a deal, the deal was done. He was a shining example of kindness and love to his family and friends. He leaves behind his loving wife of thirty four years, Mary K. Cissell Jackson of the family home. He is also survived by the following family members: his children, Terrence R. Jackson of Tucson AZ., Valerie Evans of Carlsbad NM., Harry and Lori Forbes of Appleton WI., Gregory and Cathy Forbes of Puyallup WA., Jeffrey and Dani Forbes of Las Cruces NM and Stacey Forbes of Appleton WI. His sister and her husband Alice and Gene Arnold of Weed, CA. brother James Willey of Central Point, OR and seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A very special thanks goes to Dr. Guido Leon, his long time friend and cardiologist and Dr. Baldomero Garcia who watched over and cared for him all of these years. Thanks goes to the special caring staff of the Advanced Care Unit of Southern New Mexico and La Posada Hospice. Cremation has taken place and there will be a graveside service at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please send donations to La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice 299 E. 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 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 28, 2010 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: MiguelOrtiz55 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/287.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You mention you're searching for Marrujo ancestors. I happen to have Marrujo relatives in my tree. My family members originate from Ysleta,El Paso Co.TX. You can contact me at ...... tiguamiguel@charter.net Miguel C. Ortiz 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: Lambert, Stroup, Belau Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5060/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lyle Lambert, 75 formally of Hastings, NE went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 22 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. He was born December 23 1935 to Clifford and Louise Lambert in Benkelman, NE. He grew up in the Benkelman and Parks, NE areas. In 1952, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served honorably. Following his military service he attended University of Nebraska Lincoln and Kearney State College where he received a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry. During this time at Kearney State, he met the love of his life Val Stroup. On June 4, 1960, he and Val were married in McCook, NE and this became a marriage that lasted until his death, 50 years. Lyle began his career in teaching at Juniata Public Schools and continued it at Adams Central High Schools in the Hastings, NE area. After 20 years in Hastings, he and Val's love for the Christian ministry led them to Albuquerque, NM where he taught at Temple Baptist Academy for 9 years. At the time of his death he was retired and living in Las Cruces, NM. He was an avid Cornhusker fan and collected Cornhusker memorabilia. Bald Eagles were also a passion of his and many of them were collected through the years. Lyle loved family and a big part of his legacy lives on through his 13 grandkids who he dearly loved. He took much joy in laughing with and trying to outwit his grandkids. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years Val Lambert, of Las Cruces, NM. Daughter, Vicki and husband Stan Haack of Hastings, NE. Sons, Steve and wife Linda Lambert of Springfield, MO, Mike and wife Audine Lambert of Lawtonk, OK, Brent and wife Alana Lambert of Las Cruces, NM. He is also leaving behind one brother Jerry Lambert of McCook, NE and a sister Fern Belau of Wildomar, CA. A visitation will be held on Monday December 27, 2010 from 9-10 am at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 10:00 am with Pastor, Doug Cowan of Cornerstone Baptist church officiating. Burial will be take place at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery on Monday December 27, 2010 at 1:30 pm. In Lieu of flowers Lyle's family would like donation be made in his name to Cornerstone Baptist Church 5301 Cortez Dr. Las Cruces, NM 88012 575.532.0902 Arrangements by Getz Funeral, 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 December 26, 2010 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: Prevette Montano, Chacon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5059/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rose Montano Prevette, left this world in the early morning of December 18, 2010. It had been recently discovered that Rose had a heart condition and after countless doctor and hospital visits patiently waiting to feel better, God in all his wisdom and glory, eased her pain and lifted her soul to Heaven. Rose was born in Chamberino, NM on August 30, 1926 to Guillermo and Felipa Chacon Montano, but moved to Las Cruces in her early years where she then established her roots and raised her family. Rose first worked at the News Stand on Main Street and also worked at Kay's Cafeteria and Legg's, retiring from the work force with the Las Cruces Public Schools. Rose is survived by her ever faithful and loving husband, David Prevette and her six children, Olga J. Valverde, Kenneth M. (Junior) Singh (Mary Lou Horton), Della (Dell) Y. Sanchez (Sylvester Aguirre), Charles R. Singh, Jerry J. Singh (Terri) and Sandra R. Singh. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Denise Valverde, Camille Rivera, Dana Wilson, Charles Singh Jr., Jared Singh, Jamie Singh and Shannon Florez. Also surviving are six great grandchildren, Tonisha and Darren Valverde, Roman and Anthony Rivera, and Dominique and Destiny Florez. She is also survived by two siblings, Carlos Montano and Minnie Harlow, many in-laws, special nieces, special nephews, other family and countless friends. Rose had many passions in life but a huge one was her love for animal all of who are now surrounding her with love and joy. She loved to decorate her home with beautiful and treasured memories and every plant was special to her but flowers were her exceptional joy. Rose reunites with her parents; her sisters, Helen Leggett and Benita Rice; her brothers, Alfonso and Edward "Lalo" Montano; her grandson, David R. Florez and all her loved family and friends. At Mrs. Prevette's request cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 2 PM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina with Reverend Michael Cerretto officiating. Inurnment of cremains will follow in Immaculate Heart of Mary Columbarium. Entrusted to 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 December 26, 2010 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: Nix, Guess, Youngenson, Strong, Merrill Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5058/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard D. Nix, age 71, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2010. Richard was the seventh child of William (Bill) and Laila Nix. Richard moved to Los Lunas in February of 1974. He began his life long career as Ranch Foreman for John (Jack) L. Huning who recently preceded him in death in October of this year. There's was a life long employment and friendship that would last for 36 years. Richard married the love of his life, Jackie in July of 1968 in Silver City, NM. They had three children, Dean B. Nix of Los Lunas, NM, Janice Nix Dowley of Belen, NM, and Rebecca M. Nix who preceded him in death in 1974. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Joan Nix Youngenson, Barbara Jane Strong and Beverly June Merrill and two brothers, William Eugene Nix and Donald Robert Nix. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jackie (Guess) Nix; two children, Dean B. Nix and Janice Nix Dowley and her husband, James; two grandchildren, Colton R. Nix and Jordon P. Nix all of Los Lunas and Belen area; brother, Charles Nix of Turner, OR and one sister, Joyce Nix of Los Lunas. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews who each held a special place in Richard's heart. All services will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, beginning with a viewing on Sunday, December 26, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Final visitation will be held on Monday, December 27, at 10:30 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Terrace Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bucky Lee Russell, Rick Jump, Jimmy Cox, Cody Strong, Michael Strong and Neil Reneau. Sign Richard's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 25, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Chavez, Briones, Lopez, Boe, Garrigus Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5057/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Blanca A. Chavez, 78, of Las Cruces, NM passed away, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. Blanca was married for 16 years to her loving and devoted husband, Juan V. Chavez, Jr. who preceded her in death, December 27, 1971. Blanca is survived by her loving daughter's Yolanda Chavez-Briones of Las Cruces, NM; Sandy Chavez-Lopez, Mary Anne Chavez Boe, and Hilda Chavez Garrigus all of Phoenix, AZ. Blanca was cherished and loved by her 12 grandchildren, J.J. Briones of Plano, TX; Felipe Medina, Mindy Breeden, Michael Lopez, Joshua Lopez, Jacob Briones, Dan Medina, Daniel Lopez, Adrianna Lopez, J.J. Munoz, Selena Munoz and Jazmine Garrigus all of Phoenix, AZ. Blanca was also blessed to be able to hold and love her 10 great-grandchildren, Raymond, Andre, Maddie, Olivia, Savannah, Amelie, Isabella, Cage, Hailey and Audrina. Blanca also served as a foster parent in Dona Ana County for many years. Our mother had a big heart and opened her home to many children in our community. A mass to celebrate Blanca's life will take place on December 29, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina, Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Mortuary, Mesa, AZ. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 24, 2010 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: Padgett, Carreon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5056/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert "Bob" Padgett, 51, of Tucson, Arizona, entered eternal life on Saturday, November 27, 2010, with family and close friends at his side. Bob was born on April 9, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan where he graduated from Comstock High School. He went on to graduate from Ohio Technical Institute. Bob began a lifelong career with Hughes/Raytheon as a Senior Head Engineer designing anti-missile defense systems. He loved bringing people together to achieve a common purpose. His career took him all over the world but he finally settled in Tucson, AZ where he resided. Bob was a good father and son. Although Bob enjoyed playing cards, golf, and hunting, his greatest joy was watching his son, Josh, play soccer. He is survived by his son, Joshua Carreon Padgett of Las Cruces, NM, his mother, Sharon Padgett of Kalamazoo, two sisters, Debbra Smith of Galesburg and Linda (Timothy) Meulenberg of Delton, his god parents, Pamela Herwick of Paw Paw, Dale Israels of Galesburg, the mother of his son, Priscilla Carreon Padgett, of Las Cruces, NM, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bob is preceded in death by his father, Robert H Padgett, Sr., and his brother James H. Padgett. Bob did not know a stranger and will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place at Bob's request and he has been taken back to Michigan for final burial. A Celebration of Bob's Life will take place on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 12:00 Noon, Kahuna's, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Friends and family may share an online memory at: http://www.vistosofuneralhome.com/ Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 24, 2010 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: Stamm, Sierra Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5055/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Crucen was one of first to serve in Women's Army Corps Posted: 12/25/2010 LAS CRUCES - Berlin, 1945. The Allies are on the offensive, closing in Hitler and his Nazi regime. Into the Russian sector of the city, an airplane of U.S. Women's Army Corps - the first women to serve as members of the Army, other than nurses - lands, and no one is there to meet them. One of the WAC service women on the plane is Lupe Sierra of Las Cruces. "Twenty Russian soldiers got on the plane, carrying guns, and just sat there and stared at us for two hours," she said. "They didn't speak English, and we didn't speak Russian." Finally, a Russian commandant who she said "had so many medals on his coat there wasn't room for any more" came and got them off the plane. Lupe Sierra Stamm, 87, said her life in the military was full of "wonderful adventures." "I was privileged to serve," she said, adding, "Once you put that uniform on, you don't know where in the heck you're going to end up." Before her tour of Berlin was over, Stamm, a clerk-typist who was part of the 101st Airborne, 78th Infantry Division, would work in the underground headquarters once used by Adolph Hitler and witness the devastation of the German people in the wake of Hitler's defeat. "We lived in a tiny house," she said, referring to herself and the other WAC service women stationed in Berlin. "Thank God for the good old duffel bag. We used them for pillows. We lived on K-rations the first three months we were there. I was down to a size 4." Stamm said she finally managed to convince an officer in the 101st Airborne to let the WACs eat with the soldiers. The U.S. Army assigned a German widow, Frau Hahn, to help out with cleaning the WAC quarters, but Stamm said the women wouldn't have it. Instead, they gave Frau Hahn chocolates, cigarettes, soap, gum and candies to sell for food. In exchange, Hahn gave them little plum tomatoes from her garden. Stamm said the WAC was there to "clean up the mess of papers" created by the war. The women worked in offices all over Berlin, she said, and her station just happened to be in the "huge cement city" that Hitler had just begun to construct under the streets of Berlin. It wasn't always work while she was in Berlin, Stamm said. She also was invited to parties and played in the 1946 WAC basketball championship in Heidelberg. Stamm said she averaged 30 points a game and was good at acting whenever she was knocked to the court. The WAC was created by an act of Congress in 1943 in recognition of the great need for non-combat work at the front in World War II. At the time, there was a fierce debate about whether women should be in the service at all, in any capacity, Stamm said. "I was there as a non-combatant," she said. "I don't think it's right that women serve in combat. I don't see how any man can concentrate with a woman standing right next to him." The WAC women wore what Stamm called an "Eisenhower jacket," a short kind of jacket that tended to make some women look like a pumpkin, she said. "Even the amount of makeup or lipstick we could have was limited by regulations," she said. "Still, it was amazing what we could get in those duffel bags." Stamm was born in Las Cruces on Oct. 14, 1923, the youngest daughter of Santiago and Maria Sierra. Her father was an Apache born in Las Cruces in 1886, she said, and her mother was from Durango, Mexico. They lived near where Thomas Branigan Memorial Library is now, she said. She and her five siblings were brought into the world by a Dr. McGee, she said, a kind gentleman who never charged the family for his services. "We were poor, but we never went hungry," she said. "Everyone helped each other and no one was on welfare. Someone had chickens, someone else had a hog, and we ate good. We chile and tortillas and tamales. I think they even put chile in my milk bottle," Stamm said with a laugh. A 1941 graduate of Las Cruces High School, she quickly found civil service work with the military, taking a job at an internment camp for German, Japanese and Italian prisoners of war that was in Lordsburg, she said. She worked there for three years, she said. At its peak, the camp had a population of 55,000, she said, prisoners, civilians and soldiers combined. Stamm said her job required her to type up 55-page documents - perfectly, no errors - sometimes on 24-hour notice. When the camp was closed, Stamm was just 20 years old. Coming back to Las Cruces, she quickly discovered that there were no boys to date - they were all overseas. Not that her mother would let her date a boy, she said. "My mother would not allow me to date a boy unless his intent was to marry me," she said. Stamm eventually did marry in 1951. While she was teaching girls' physical education at Belen High School, she met teacher Harland Stamm, who was in the first class of students to get a doctorate in education at New Mexico State University. A pioneer in the field of junior college education, Stamm was instrumental in developing the junior college system in California, she said. He passed away in 1993, she said. "He gave me 42 wonderful years," she said. "Wherever we went, he always bought me a new home." Young and eager But in 1943, things were tough in Las Cruces, and when Stamm met a recruiter for the newly formed WAC, she asked her parents to sign a waiver that allowed her to join even though she was not the required 21 years of age. Her first year with the WAC was stateside, and at that time she was given training in physical education and also in theatrical and musical productions. "At first, I was being trained in sports and education," she said. "But we were also trained to boost the morale of the troops." At a military school in Virginia, she studied with actors and producers from Hollywood, she said, including famous comedian Red Skelton. "He was silly," she said. "He got away with so much because he was a comedian. He never wore his uniform correctly." Stamm helped organize a Christmas show in which Skelton was Santa Claus and she was one of the reindeer, she said. "I was a reindeer because I was short," she said. She spent most of her stateside time at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas, she said. While she was there, she performed in a show as a Hawaiian girl and wore a grass skirt. She sent a newspaper clip about the show to her mother, who was scandalized. While she was there, she had an important job rationing out gasoline, and also got involved with WAC basketball. Many of Stamm's memories revolve around food. While in Texas, she remembers being "spoiled rotten" with good food. When the orders came to go overseas, Stamm found herself with other WAC service women below decks in a merchant marine vessel. After the Atlantic crossing, they spent a month in Paris, where she remembers all the fresh fruit and good food. She had no idea that months of K-rations awaited her in Berlin. "I loved the service," she said. "I didn't care whether I ate or not." Stamm said she has always loved the pageantry of marching and music. "I was always patriotic," she said. "So was my father. He served in the New Mexico National Guard for 38 years." Many of Stamm's siblings served in World War II, including a younger brother, Santiago Jr., 82, who lives in Do a Ana. After the war, Stamm earned a bachelor's in education from New Mexico State University in 1949, and went on to work as a teacher at every grade except for kindergarten, she said. In 1961, the Stamms adopted a son, Chris, who currently works as a computer specialist at NMSU. Stamm said she was the only WAC from New Mexico among the first 300 women who were sent to Berlin, she said. She has a box full of photographs and memorabilia, including the V-mail note she sent to her mother explaining that she worked in Hitler's underground headquarters. "It was hard for my mother to see me in the military," she said. "She was against it, and she went on for days and days about it. Finally, my father said, 'she has the right to do this.'" Even so, Stamm said she never heard the end about the Hawaiian skirt. "That lecture went on for months," she said. 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.

Hi Dan: This is one of the more interesting obituaries I have read. Frank ________________________________ From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: NMDONAAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, December 26, 2010 9:26:48 AM Subject: [NMDONAAN] Stamm Lupe Sierra in the WAC 1945 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Stamm, Sierra Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5055/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Crucen was one of first to serve in Women's Army Corps Posted: 12/25/2010  LAS CRUCES - Berlin, 1945. The Allies are on the offensive, closing in Hitler and his Nazi regime. Into the Russian sector of the city, an airplane of U.S. Women's Army Corps - the first women to serve as members of the Army, other than nurses - lands, and no one is there to meet them. One of the WAC service women on the plane is Lupe Sierra of Las Cruces. "Twenty Russian soldiers got on the plane, carrying guns, and just sat there and stared at us for two hours," she said. "They didn't speak English, and we didn't speak Russian." Finally, a Russian commandant who she said "had so many medals on his coat there wasn't room for any more" came and got them off the plane. Lupe Sierra Stamm, 87, said her life in the military was full of "wonderful adventures." "I was privileged to serve," she said, adding, "Once you put that uniform on, you don't know where in the heck you're going to end up." Before her tour of Berlin was over, Stamm, a clerk-typist who was part of the 101st Airborne, 78th Infantry Division, would work in the underground headquarters once used by Adolph Hitler and witness the devastation of the German people in the wake of Hitler's defeat. "We lived in a tiny house," she said, referring to herself and the other WAC service women stationed in Berlin. "Thank God for the good old duffel bag. We used them for pillows. We lived on K-rations the first three months we were there. I was down to a size 4." Stamm said she finally managed to convince an officer in the 101st Airborne to let the WACs eat with the soldiers. The U.S. Army assigned a German widow, Frau Hahn, to help out with cleaning the WAC quarters, but Stamm said the women wouldn't have it. Instead, they gave Frau Hahn chocolates, cigarettes, soap, gum and candies to sell for food. In exchange, Hahn gave them little plum tomatoes from her garden. Stamm said the WAC was there to "clean up the mess of papers" created by the war. The women worked in offices all over Berlin, she said, and her station just happened to be in the "huge cement city" that Hitler had just begun to construct under the streets of Berlin. It wasn't always work while she was in Berlin, Stamm said. She also was invited to parties and played in the 1946 WAC basketball championship in Heidelberg. Stamm said she averaged 30 points a game and was good at acting whenever she was knocked to the court. The WAC was created by an act of Congress in 1943 in recognition of the great need for non-combat work at the front in World War II. At the time, there was a fierce debate about whether women should be in the service at all, in any capacity, Stamm said. "I was there as a non-combatant," she said. "I don't think it's right that women serve in combat. I don't see how any man can concentrate with a woman standing right next to him." The WAC women wore what Stamm called an "Eisenhower jacket," a short kind of jacket that tended to make some women look like a pumpkin, she said. "Even the amount of makeup or lipstick we could have was limited by regulations," she said. "Still, it was amazing what we could get in those duffel bags."  Stamm was born in Las Cruces on Oct. 14, 1923, the youngest daughter of Santiago and Maria Sierra. Her father was an Apache born in Las Cruces in 1886, she said, and her mother was from Durango, Mexico. They lived near where Thomas Branigan Memorial Library is now, she said. She and her five siblings were brought into the world by a Dr. McGee, she said, a kind gentleman who never charged the family for his services. "We were poor, but we never went hungry," she said. "Everyone helped each other and no one was on welfare. Someone had chickens, someone else had a hog, and we ate good. We chile and tortillas and tamales. I think they even put chile in my milk bottle," Stamm said with a laugh. A 1941 graduate of Las Cruces High School, she quickly found civil service work with the military, taking a job at an internment camp for German, Japanese and Italian prisoners of war that was in Lordsburg, she said. She worked there for three years, she said. At its peak, the camp had a population of 55,000, she said, prisoners, civilians and soldiers combined. Stamm said her job required her to type up 55-page documents - perfectly, no errors - sometimes on 24-hour notice. When the camp was closed, Stamm was just 20 years old. Coming back to Las Cruces, she quickly discovered that there were no boys to date - they were all overseas. Not that her mother would let her date a boy, she said. "My mother would not allow me to date a boy unless his intent was to marry me," she said. Stamm eventually did marry in 1951. While she was teaching girls' physical education at Belen High School, she met teacher Harland Stamm, who was in the first class of students to get a doctorate in education at New Mexico State University. A pioneer in the field of junior college education, Stamm was instrumental in developing the junior college system in California, she said. He passed away in 1993, she said. "He gave me 42 wonderful years," she said. "Wherever we went, he always bought me a new home." Young and eager But in 1943, things were tough in Las Cruces, and when Stamm met a recruiter for the newly formed WAC, she asked her parents to sign a waiver that allowed her to join even though she was not the required 21 years of age. Her first year with the WAC was stateside, and at that time she was given training in physical education and also in theatrical and musical productions. "At first, I was being trained in sports and education," she said. "But we were also trained to boost the morale of the troops." At a military school in Virginia, she studied with actors and producers from Hollywood, she said, including famous comedian Red Skelton. "He was silly," she said. "He got away with so much because he was a comedian. He never wore his uniform correctly." Stamm helped organize a Christmas show in which Skelton was Santa Claus and she was one of the reindeer, she said. "I was a reindeer because I was short," she said. She spent most of her stateside time at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas, she said. While she was there, she performed in a show as a Hawaiian girl and wore a grass skirt. She sent a newspaper clip about the show to her mother, who was scandalized. While she was there, she had an important job rationing out gasoline, and also got involved with WAC basketball. Many of Stamm's memories revolve around food. While in Texas, she remembers being "spoiled rotten" with good food. When the orders came to go overseas, Stamm found herself with other WAC service women below decks in a merchant marine vessel. After the Atlantic crossing, they spent a month in Paris, where she remembers all the fresh fruit and good food. She had no idea that months of K-rations awaited her in Berlin. "I loved the service," she said. "I didn't care whether I ate or not." Stamm said she has always loved the pageantry of marching and music. "I was always patriotic," she said. "So was my father. He served in the New Mexico National Guard for 38 years." Many of Stamm's siblings served in World War II, including a younger brother, Santiago Jr., 82, who lives in Do a Ana. After the war, Stamm earned a bachelor's in education from New Mexico State University in 1949, and went on to work as a teacher at every grade except for kindergarten, she said. In 1961, the Stamms adopted a son, Chris, who currently works as a computer specialist at NMSU. Stamm said she was the only WAC from New Mexico among the first 300 women who were sent to Berlin, she said. She has a box full of photographs and memorabilia, including the V-mail note she sent to her mother explaining that she worked in Hitler's underground headquarters. "It was hard for my mother to see me in the military," she said. "She was against it, and she went on for days and days about it. Finally, my father said, 'she has the right to do this.'" Even so, Stamm said she never heard the end about the Hawaiian skirt. 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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Montes, Hernandez, Barraza, Soto Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5054/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Melecio M. Montes, a Mesilla, NM resident for 40 years, died on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 with his loving family by his side, he was 80 years old. He was born January 30, 1930 in Villa Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico to Melecio Sr. and Maria Montes. At the time of his death he was retired from Stahmann Farms where he worked as a farm laborer. He enjoyed being with his family, making discadas and listening to and singing Mariachi music. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maria Luisa Hernandez Montes; his children, Fernando Montes and wife Lupe, Maria Elena Moreno and husband Gilberto, Bertha French, Carmen Mendoza and husband Jose, Mary Lou Soto and husband Willie, Margaret Stolp (Rafael), Ramona Marquez and husband Richard, Tina Soto and husband Arnold, Dolores Meraz (Gilberto), Virginia Montes, Janet Montes (Chris), and 33 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Carlos Montes, a daughter Martha Barraza, and granddaughters Vanessa Barraza, and Rachel Soto. The family would like to take this opportunity to say "Thank you" to Mesilla Valley Hospice and Staff and a special thank you to Julie Phillips and Nurse Nana. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador Ave. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 27, 2010 at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home from 6-7 P.M. with the praying of the Rosary to follow with Father Narciso Rivera. A mass will be celebrated at San Albino Church in Mesilla, NM on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Casket Bearers will be grandsons: Gilbert Moreno, Daniel Montes, Miguel Mendoza, Raul Hernandez Jr., Fernando Montes, Jr. and Willie Soto, Jr. Interment will follow at San Albino Cemetery. To send the Montes family condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com 526-6891. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 23, 2010 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/209.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: send me e mail dairydale@aol.com i am sure we are connected all the names are there 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, Cuellar Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5053/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Longtime Grant County resident Calixto P Garcia, local Plumbing Contractor and beloved friend, passed in his sleep on December 16, 2010, at age 74. Despite having had a stroke nearly three years earlier, he spent his last week-as he had most of his life-in good spirits, and giving people a friendly greeting. Calixto "Cali" Garcia had lifelong ties to the area, and had grown up in Central (now Santa Clara), NM. He was born in El Paso, Texas on September 21, 1936 and his parents (Calixto & Trinidad Garcia) settled in Central soon afterward. Cali served in the United State Air Force for five and a half years, and after he earned an honorable discharge in 1959. Later he sought work and settled down in California for some time. He longed to return to a slower pace and familiar faces, and in 1979 he did, moving to Albuquerque, where he earned his plumbing license and honed his trade. He would later move back to the Grant County area, where his "Cali's Plumbing" trucks or vans were a regular sight around the local area. His interests included family, fishing, working hard, and visiting with friends. He was a devoted father and son (spending much time and energy as a caregiver to his mother, after the passing of his father). Mr. Garcia is survived by his mother Trinidad, wife Millie of the family home in Mimbres, four brothers: Manuel, Joseph, Ernesto, and Roque; three sisters: Jennie Zamora, Frances Beltran and Maria Elena Garcia; three sons (Daniel of California, Cali of Virginia, and Steven of California), Daughter Lorna Cuellar of California, step children (Bonnie, Rodney, Linda and Randy) and their spouses, as well as his many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 21, 2010 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.