This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Jones, Morrision, Potts, Terrell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5052/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TINY FAYE JONES died December 16, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Village in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born February 14, 1917, and was the last surviving of eight children born to a pioneer New Mexico couple, John Izale Jones and Hettie Jones. Her parents moved the family from Texas to the high plains of New Mexico in a covered wagon in 1902 and homesteaded on 160 acres of land near the small community of Floyd, New Mexico. Tiny Faye graduated from Floyd High School in 1935 and received her degree in Home Economics from New Mexico College of A & MA (now NMSU) in 1940. She earned her Master's degree inextension service from the University of Wisconsin in 1958. Ms. Jones worked in several New Mexico counties before joining the state 4-H club staff on the campus of New Mexico State University in 1952. She was appointed state leader of girl's 4-H programs in 1961 and state leader of all state 4-H and Youth Developement Programs in 1965. According to Extension Service records, New Mexico 4-H membership grew from 4,000 to 80,000 during her years. She served on several national 4-H committees, including the photography project with Kodak. She devoted 12 consecutive Thanksgiving holidays to traveling with 4-H club members who had earned trips to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago. Every June, she accompained young 4-H leaders to the National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C., She spent many hours on the road attending county and state conferences, recreation workshops, summer camps, fall fairs, and the annual New Mexico State Fair. Ms. Jones retired in 1977 after 34 years of service. Known throughout the state, she was among the first inductees into the New Mexico 4-H Hall of Fame in 2002 and was named to the Sam Steele Society of NMSU. During her retirement years, she continued her hobbies of oil painting, gardening, and worldwide traveling and volunteered in community organizations such as Branigan Library and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. One of the greatest joys in her life was her close association with her large family. Many happy times were had at holiday gatherings and family reunions. Her twelve nieces and nephews and many of their spouses came from across the country for her 90th birthday celebration in Las Cruces in 2007. She is survived by her nieces, nephews and their spouses: Barbara Morrision (Richard) of Las Cruces, NM; Charlotte Potts (Jim) and LK Terrell (Barbara) of Lubbock, TX; Sam Terrell (Hazel) of Wichita, KS; Bob Terrell of Belle Plaine, KS; Jim Gordon of Farwell, TX; Kenneth Jones (Angie) of Bella Vista, AR; Phillip Jones of Georgetown, TX; Stanley Jones (Kathy) of Acworth, GA; Gerry Jones (Carmen) of Pleasant Grove, UT; Gaylen Jones (Nory) of Hampden, ME; and Diane Schweitzer (J.) of Boise, ID. At her request, creamtion has taken place and a family memorial service will be held in Floyd, NM at a later date. Arrangements are with La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home in Las Cruces, 526-6891. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the New Mexico 4-H Foundation Scholarship, c/o Jimmy Hall, NM State 4-H Office, New Mexico State University, P.O. Box 30003, MSC 3AE, Las Cruces, NM 88003. Services have been entrusted to the care of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home 555 West Amador, Las Cruces, NM 88005 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 19, 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: Bryan, Airington Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5051/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gaytha Bryan, 67, of Las Cruces, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010. Gaytha was born May 26, 1943 in Pampa, Texas, to Edwin and Elsie Airington. She was a former Correctional Officer retiring from F.C.I La Tuna, Federal Bureau of Prisons in 1997. Gaytha, her friends and family called her "Gay", was fun and outgoing. She enjoyed classic movies, musicals, history, playing Tetris and she had an infinite love for the Dallas Cowboys. Gay was one of the most interesting persons one could hope to meet, smart; she could answer nearly any trivia question put in front of her. She spent her life working to support all of her children and in the end, her will to live was a courageous and inspiring event. This world is definitely short of a good woman who loved her family and was loved by so many. The sadness is deep and humbling and should remind us that life is precious and so short. She will be missed tremendously and remembered forever. Always dealt a bad hand of cards, Gay's pe! rseverance and determination was a fine example of how we all should live our lives. Driven, honest and always with a good sense of humor she could make you laugh even in a darkest hour, there aren't enough words to express what an inspiration she has been and one could only hope to feel a fraction of the love she was capable of giving. She was beautiful, in every way there is to be beautiful. through her suffering she remained, vigilant, strong and extremently unselfish. So often life throws you curve balls and Gay never faltered, she went with it and learned from it and taught us some lessons that you can't learn from nothing else but life, one can never give up. She will be in our thoughs forever and until we meet her again, we should remember something she always said: "God wouldn't give us anything we couldn't handle", she proved that. Our mother, our friend, your love was unconditional and we'll see you when we get there. Preceded in death by her father, Thomas Edwin Airington. She is survived by her mother, Elsie Airington, Children: Denise O'Neal, Tammy Mays and her husband John, Duane Leeth, Lori Elizondo and Samantha Gamboa and her husband Rick. Brothers: Dwight Airington and his wife Sandy, Tom Airington and his wife Sylvia. She also had 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and numerous neice and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Mark Leatherwood, whom she loved, who never gave up on her and who was such a huge support throughout the years, up until the very end. You weren't just her doctor; you are a good man and her friend. Roseann Gomez your support through all of this was angelic; she couldn't have love you more if you had been her own daughter. Also, thanks to the I.C.U. nurses at Mountain View, who at such a sad time brought peace and happiness to her when she needed it the most. Services will be held Monday, December 20, 2010 at University Presbyterian Church in Las Cruces, NM: viewing at 9:00 A.M., service at 10:00 A.M., then Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Boxwell Brother's Funeral Directors in Claude, TX at 10:00 A.M. with graveside services following at Goodnight Cemetery in Goodnight, Texas at 11:30 A.M. Services have been entrusted to La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador Avenue, 526-6891. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 19, 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: Whitney, Bassford Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5050/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Victor Scott Whitney, 46, of Las Cruces, NM died December 16, 2010. He was born on Holloman Air Force Base on December 26, 1963 to Morris and Mary Bassford Whitney. He severed his Country Honorably in the United States Air Force. Victor enjoyed being in the outdoors camping and hiking, he loved a good cigar and antiques, especially old watches which he collected. He was also very proud of his membership to the Las Cruces Lions Club. He is survived by his father Morris V. and wife Carlene Whitney of Las Cruces, NM; two daughters Kira and Elisabeth Whitney both of Littleton, CO; two sisters Vasana Burfield of Sanford , FL; and Sherri Jacko and husband David of Las Cruces, NM. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Annamarie, Barrick, Jessica, Branden, Victoria, Timothy, Steven, and Joseph. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Bassford Whitney and his brother Mike Whitney. A visitation will be held Monday December 20, 2010 from 5-7 PM at Getz Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Tuesday December 21, 2010 at 10 AM at the First Church of the Nazarene , 1900 S. Locust. Cremation will follow service and a private family committal will be held at a later date. 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 December 19, 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: Riley, Reade, Watlington Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5049/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NANCY RILEY passed away on December 16, 2010 in Las Cruces. Nancy was born to Mary Lynne and Phillip Reade Watlington on July 5, 1929 in Paris, Kentucky. After spending her childhood in rural Bourbon County, Kentucky, Nancy graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Home Economics. Nancy's career as an extension home economist began in Orlando, Florida. It was there that she met William "Bill" Riley. They both loved cars, car racing and the ocean. After their 1953 wedding in Paris, Kentucky, Nancy continued her work as an extension agent in Eugene, Oregon. By 1960, Nancy and Bill moved to Las Cruces. While serving as an extension home economist in Doña Ana County, Nancy completed her master degree in Education, Counseling and Guidance from NMSU. Nancy became the administrative head of the Doña Ana County Cooperative Extension Service in 1978 and served the county for 28 exceptional years as the county extension home economist and county director. Nancy was a well-known regional artist. She received inspiration for her oil painting from her heart as well as from the southwest culture. Nancy took the opportunity to travel during her retirement years. She loved Mexican food, sunsets, and the people of New Mexico. Her husband, Bill preceded her in death in 1980. She is survived by her daughters, Jeanne Riley Davis and Patricia "Patti" Riley; a son, William Casey Riley. She was loved by many and will be missed by all who were close to her. Cremation will take place at Baca's Sunset Crematory and will be followed by a small gathering of friends at a later date at her home in Picacho Hills. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 19, 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: Trattner, Shreeves Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5048/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HENRY GIBSON TRATTNER, 77, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Henry Trattner and Winifred Shreeves. Mr. Trattner served his country honorably in the United States Navy and retired from BAE Systems as a System Analyst Supervisor. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Those left to mourn his passing include his loving wife, Leona Madeline Trattner of the family home; two daughters, Suzanne Wood of Middleton, Maryland, Sandra Keefer of Frederick, Maryland; a stepson, Gregg Shrunk of Bandera, Texas; four stepdaughters, Joy Smith of San Diego, California, Debra Richeal of Troy, Montana, Karen Nolan of San Francisco, California and Kealoha Walton of Temecula, California. Other survivors include two grandsons, James and Jeff Wood and 10 step grandchildren and 11 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and one daughter. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 22, 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: Pouliot, Rivera, Gordils Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5047/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EDITH ESTHER POULIOT, age 86 of Las Cruces entered eternal life Friday, December 17, 2010 at her home. She was born May 11, 1924 in New York City to Alejandro and Elisa Gordils Rivera. Mrs. Pouliot was a retired loan officer and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Thomas Pouliot and wife, Debbie and their children, Krystal and Thomas Jr., all of Las Cruces, as well as a brother, Thomas McCarthy of Miami, Florida. Visitation for Ms. Pouliot will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Funeral Service is scheduled for 6 PM with Reverend Donald Adamski officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date. Service arrangements entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory. 527-2222 For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 22, 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: Moore, Senft, Page Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5046/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jim J. Moore, "JJ" was finally defeated in his long match against Parkinson's disease on November 14, 2010. JJ was always a tough competitor and possessed skills that helped him become one of the highest ranked tennis players in the southwest and a golfer that could play with the best of them. Jim, the beloved son of Edna Senft Page (deceased at age 102), was born in Harrison, Arkansas on January 31, 1935. As a youth, JJ was a responsible, well-liked student, earning him the honor of being chosen to represent his high school at Arkansas' Boy's State. He excelled in athletics, "lettering" in several sports and was a talented writer. He graduated from Harrison High School in 1953. After graduation JJ attended Arkansas State Teacher's College for two years. There he received an "A" in slide rule and Mechanical Drawing. He then went on to attend the University of Arkansas and Southern Methodist University >From April 1958 to October 1958, JJ did his military basic training. He was honorably released from active duty and became a National Guard reservist. He served for several years and enjoyed telling stories about the fun they had at Reserve Training each summer in Louisiana. Sometime in 1960 JJ and his mom moved to Las Cruces. JJ worked for a private contractor documenting the modifications to the White Sands Missile Range radar and optics electronics. In 1967 JJ went to an island in the Pacific called Kwajalein, one of the Marshall Islands, and continued to work in electronics and design from 1967 to 1973. He loved working on Kwaj and again had great stories to tell of his "resort type" living on the island. Golfing, basketball and fast pitch softball filled much of his time, but it was on Kwaj that he discovered his true love, tennis, when he lived right next door to the courts. Upon his return from the island, JJ became a tennis aficionado extraordinaire. He lived and breathed tennis. He traveled all over the southwest playing tournaments and soon became one of the top-ranked tennis players in the southwest as witnessed by the hundreds of trophies that lined his walls. His home became a base-camp for many tennis players, old and young, as he rented his spare room to the NMSU Tennis Team players and always had a match on the TV that would draw your attention and force you to sit awhile. You never knew who might run into at JJ's as tennis players came and went all day long. He strung rackets to support his tennis habit and kept detailed notes on the string type, tensions and dates that he strung. The players loved this and for a long while he was the best stringer in town. Every tennis player knew JJ. JJ continued to play tennis as long as his body would allow and was active in Senior Olympics. Many of us remember when his shoulder began to give him trouble and he suddenly became "Lefty Moore". When his knees finally gave out, he went back to playing golf, buying a lifetime membership at the NMSU course. That year, in an effort to get his "monies worth" he played golf almost every single day of the year, missing only three days. At times, many of us envied the life he led. JJ will be remembered for his quick wit, his friendship, his ability to fix anything, his indescribable driving techniques and so much more. There will be no services. A few years ago we had a party to honor JJ, he was there with us to share in the stories, laugh with us and know that he was loved. If you would like to make a contribution in JJ's name, you might consider donating to the Las Cruces Tennis Association or towards the fight against Parkinson's disease. As one friend said, "Along with JJ goes a remnant of a time planted hard in my memory in which tennis racquets, strings, scrape tape and plastic trophies played a big part." Thanks for the memories JJ and get those courts ready for us, we'll be seeing you in the next round. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 22, 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: Lozoya, Rodriguez, Valverde Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5045/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ESPERANZA LOZOYA, 92, of Mesilla entered eternal rest Sunday, December 19, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 25, 1918 in Chihuahua City, Mexico to Jose and Teresa Rodriguez. Mrs. Lozoya was a homemaker and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include five sons, Ramon Lozoya and Antonio Lozoya both of Las Cruces, Manuel Lozoya and wife Maggie, Jose Luis Lozoya and wife Carolina all of Mesquite, Ruben Lozoya of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico; three daughters, Josie Tello, Lorenza L. Caro and husband Francisco, Cecilia Fisher and husband Ruben all of Las Cruces. Other survivors include 44 grandchildren; 128 great grandchildren; 41 great great-grandchildren; one great great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Lozoya; a daughter, Carolina Valverde; two grandsons, Arturo Lozoya and Eduardo Lozoya. Visitation for Mrs. Lozoya will begin at 11 AM Thursday, December 23, 2010 in Baca's Funeral Home, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Funeral Discourse is scheduled for 1 PM with Elder Hector Quiz presiding. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Home. 527-2222 Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 22, 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: Hawkins, Elder, Walters, Bell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5044/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Delbert A. Hawkins, 94 of Las Cruces, NM went to be with his heavenly father on December 16, 2010. He was born on June 21, 1916 in Stratford, Oklahoma to Comador Aldee and Armer Hawkins. In 1923 the Hawkins family moved by covered wagon to Mt. Park, Oklahoma. Years later in 1936, after he graduated from High School, he moved to Roswell, NM where he met his wife to be, Winnie Mae Elder. Delbert proudly served his country In the United States Army during World War II. After the Army, Delbert worked in the auto-parts business in Las Cruces from 1945-1988 owning Western Cars Parts. He enjoyed playing golf, swimming and spending time with his extended family at University Church of Christ. Delbert's pride and joy were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Hawkins will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his sons Larry Hawkins and wife Kay of Las Cruces and Terry Hawkins and wife Roxa of Fairbanks, sisters, Almeta Tally of Broken Arrow, OK, Wanda Lewis of Grand Prairie, TX. Delbert is also survived by his grandchildren Luke and wife Shauna, Seth Hawkins, Mimi and husband Dan Morris, Kellie and husband Bobby Cullen; great-grandchildren Paige and Kaleigh Morris and Sydney Hawkins and many nieces and nephews. His wife of 67 years Winnie Mae preceded him in death. Also preceding him are two sisters, Wauneta Walters and Frankie Bell, a brother Neil "Spud" Hawkins. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Monday December 20, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral Services are at 2:00 PM on Tuesday December 21, 2010 at University Church of Christ with his grandsons-in-law Bobby Cullen and Dan Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Delbert's family would like donation to be made in his name to the New Mexico Christian Children's Home 1356 NM 236 Portales, New Mexico 88130, 575-356-5372 (phone) 1-800-553-2229 (toll free) or anything dear to your heart. Arrangements by Getz Funeral and 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 22, 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: Gemoets, Schupert Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5043/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lee Ellen Gemoets has passed away in her home in Las Cruces at age 64. Lee was born in El Paso, TX on October 16, 1946 and was a long time resident of Las Cruces and New Mexico. She graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1964 and later earned a Bachelor's Degree in Literature and a Master's Degree in Education from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. During her years at NMSU, she enjoyed producing and participating in drama and always loved writing. She frequently contributed to New Mexico Magazine and worked as a business editor for Las Cruces Sun News. She also worked as an aid to Senator Jeff Bingaman and worked as a teacher for Las Cruces Public Schools. Her artistic hobbies and projects were numerous and expertly done. She enjoyed sewing and was an accomplished seamstress. She particularly excelled at making beautiful and artistic quilts. An avid reader, Lee was very knowledgeable about literature and loved nature. In her later years, she enjoyed visiting her g! reat nieces and nephews and introduced them to the world of art. She is predeceased by her parents, Martin and Doris Gemoets of Las Cruces, and her son, Alex Schupert, also of Las Cruces. She is survived by her brother John Gemoets, of Brazito, John's children Mark and Chris, and four great nieces and nephews, Martin, Mariana, Mercedes, and Carmen. There are also numerous relatives in the Las Cruces and El Paso area. A memorial activity will be held in her home on December 27, 2010. For more information, please contact Mark Gemoets at (575) 386-0388. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 22, 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: Braneff, Rice Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5042/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary Katherine "Kate" Braneff (nee Rice) - Kate passed away at age 51 on December 16, 2010 in Sulphur, Louisiana. Kate was born June 25, 1959 in Las Cruces, New Mexico and recently lived in Merryville, LA. She is survived by her husband Randall "Randy" Braneff of Merryville, LA; three sons, George "Duce" Randall Braneff II and fiancé Emily of DeQuincy, LA, and Layon Braneff and Logan Braneff of Louisiana: a daughter Ashleigh Braneff of Lake Charles, LA.; Kate's parents, Patsy and Bill Rice of Las Cruces, NM; her two brothers Rex Rice and wife Debbie of St. Louis, MO, and Bill Rice and wife Paula of Albuquerque, NM; a niece Kathleen of New Mexico; and two grandchildren Tyler and Braylon of Louisiana. Kate graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1977 and from New Mexico State University in 1981. She worked as an accountant in El Paso and Las Cruces. She spent much of her career working for NMSU prior to moving to Louisiana. While growing up in Las Cruces, Kate was a member of of the International Order of the Rainbow Girls Ruth Laws Assembly reaching the office of Worthy Advisor in 1975 and she attended University United Methodist Church. Family members remember Kate as a caring person who would do anything for those she loved. Generous and loyal to a fault, she always put others before herself. Her family misses her deeply. She is in a better place. In keeping with her desires, Kate will be cremated and returned to Las Cruces for a memorial celebration of her life to be held at University United Methodist Church on December 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm. (2000 South Locust St., Las Cruces). No interment is planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley would be appreciated (3551 Bataan Memorial West, Las Cruces,NM 88012) Kate - Loyal, Loving, Generous. We miss you Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 22, 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: Bickley, Ellis, Woodward, Blair Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5041/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Barney Bickley, long-time Dona Ana farmer, died Saturday, December 18, at the age of 81. He was a former member of the EBID and SWIG board of directors and past beef superintendent of the El Paso Livestock Show. Barney was a life-long member of St Luke's Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, his parents S.B. and Agness Bickley, and brother Joe Bickley. He is survived by: daughters, Sherry Ellis and husband Mike, Roxy Woodward and husband Woody, Kimberly Blair and husband Gene; four grandchildren, Travis and Shannon Kriegel, Jesse and Liz Kriegel, Kari and Brian Clevenger, and Warren Ellis; and five great-grandchildren, David and Aidan Kriegel, Joaquin and Roman Kriegel, and Britton Clevenger. Barney will always be remembered for his devotion to his family and friends, his kind and generous heart and his strong faith. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 23 at 11:00 A.M. at St Luke's Episcopal Church in La Union. An Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of The Valley, 4900 McNutt Rd, Santa Teresa, NM 88008. Pallbearers are Woody Woodward, Mike Ellis, Gene Blair, Travis Kriegel, Jesse Kriegel, and Warren Ellis. Honorary pallbearers are Tom Moore, Noel Leal, Brian Clevenger, and Bobby Kuykendall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Luke's Episcopal Church, 7050 McNutt Rd., La Union NM 88021. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912. www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 22, 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: Bergdorf, Hoff Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5040/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Maryann Hoff Bergdorf passed away at Las Cruces, New Mexico on Thursday, December 16, 2010 after a courageous 41 month battle with acute leukemia (AML), a deadly blood cancer. She was born to Frederick and Bernice Hoff on January 17, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Both parents and a brother, Fred Jr., preceded her in death. Maryann spent most of her adult life in Marin County California where she tirelessly reared her sons, Mark and Matthew, while serving as a devoted spouse to her husband, Michael. She served in many volunteer positions connected with the education and development of her sons and service to the community at large. Whether it was at school, as team mom, scorekeeper, baseball league executive, or Chamber of Commerce, she was always ready to serve. Later she was employed for a number of years with the Physical Therapy Department at Kaiser Hospital, San Rafael, California. Maryann left the following words for her many friends and relatives in a poem by Joey Beighley: "Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. I've only gone to rest for a little while. Although my leaving causes some pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. Remember the joy, the laughter, and the smiles, because I will remember each of you with a smile as I look on from above. As long as I have the love of each of you, I will live my life in your hearts." Maryann is survived by Michael of Las Cruces, New Mexico, her husband and soul mate of 43 years; son Mark Edward Bergdorf and his spouse Griselda Carvajal Bergdorf of Sacramento, California, and their sons Luke Matthew Bergdorf and Spencer Drake Bergdorf; and son Matthew Brian Bergdorf of Louisville, Colorado. Also surviving is her extended family including sister Kris Silva of Sacramento, uncle Clarence Kure and cousin Kathy Kure of Chicago, Illinois and numerous nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, and friends all of whom cared and loved her deeply. Maryann is also now reunited with the many loved ones who have preceded her in death. Also surviving is her wonderful and devoted doggie, Lakota, and her beloved San Francisco 49er's, a team that thrilled her and chilled her for well over 30 years. Maryann wanted to express thanks to the many physicians, nurses, hospitals and clinics that fought so hard to extend her life against formidable odds. Special thanks are offered to her personal physician, Richard Ross, M.D., and the personnel at the Southern New Mexico Cancer Center and the Memorial Hospital Infusion Center at Las Cruces for their superb attention throughout the long fight. Additionally, Maryann would certainly want to compliment the superb services of the Mesilla Valley Hospice in their handling of limited life expectancy care. Services will be held in California in the spring. In lieu of flowers, and only if you so choose, small donations to either the American Cancer Society or the Lymphoma/Leukemia Society would be appreciated to aid in the fight for a permanent cure for all cancers. To send the Bergdorf family condolences please log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 18, 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: Kittrell, Miller Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5039/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jeanette Emaline Miller Kittrell 83, of Las Cruces, NM died on Sunday November 28, 2010. She was born on May 6, 1927 in Winfield, Kansas to John and Emma Miller. She was the youngest of six children and her father died in 1928. Her mother raised all of her children on a farm. Jeanette attended a 1 room country school a mile from her home her first 8 years of school and graduated from Winfield high school in 1945. She married Dan Kittrell in August, 1946 and worked as a secretary while he attended college where he received his Bachelor and Master's degrees. Over the years they lived in Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska where he was a high school principal and she worked as a secretary. In 1979 he retired and they moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas where they worked until 1991. Jeanette had 3 goals when she retired and was able to accomplish all of them: She read the bible completely, put all of the family photos in albums and was able visit all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Holland, and! the Caribbean. They continued to live in Bella Vista Retirement Village composed of 36,000 acres and had wonderful retirement years, enjoying the facilities such as golf courses, lakes, clubs, traveling, Arkansas University basketball games and having people visit. Dan passed away in November 2000 after months of illness. They were married for more than 54 years. In December 2000 Jeanette decided to make the move to Las Cruces and live at Las Cruces Good Samaritan Village. She never regretted making this decision as living here gave her a great sense of security in all areas of her life. She continued to travel which she really enjoyed. Jeanette and Dan had a daughter who died at birth. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Hine, who lives in Las Cruces and a son, Steven and his wife Susan who live in Washington, DC; A granddaughter, Heather, and 2 great grandchildren, Joshua and Heidi, who live in Las Cruces. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm on December 20, 2010 at Good Samaritan Village Auditorium. In Lieu of flower Jeanette's family would like donations made in her name to Good Samaritan Society, 3025 Terrace Dr, Las Cruces, NM, (575) 201-9245.Arrangements by Getz Funeral and Getz Family Crematory, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 18, 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: Lunares, Hernandez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5038/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Leo H. Lunares, 45, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Monday, December 13, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born August 12, 1965 in Lancaster, California to Esteban R. and Felisitas G. Hernandez Lunares. Leo worked for Smith's Roofing for numerous years and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Those left to mourn his passing include his mother, Felicitas Lunares; two sisters, Yolanda Lunares and Elena Lunares all of Las Cruces; four brothers, Joe Hinojos of San Antonio, Elias Hernandez of Artesia, Mike Lunares and Rodrigo Lunares of Las Cruces; his nephews, Nacario, Benjamin, Elias, Michael; great nephews, Nehemiah, Esteban, Michael, Jr.; nieces, Alejandra, Julia, Delicia, Victoria, Delia, Leticia, Amanda, April; great nieces, Avabella; as well as his beloved dog, Smokey. He was preceded in death by his father, paternal and maternal grandparents. Cremation will take place and a memorial service is pending. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences on line log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 18, 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: ofiliacastro Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4494.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: sorry to hear about your lose i too lost my biological father in january his name was daniel santos guevara from laredo texas he is survived by a brother chago i dont know anything about this side of the family but would like to find out anything if you are related please respond thank you 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: dairydale Surnames: ESTRADA CHACON/TORREZ/ Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/209.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: mY FATHERS NAME IS ROBERT ESTRADA COUSIN OF EDWARD YOUR FATHER ,I AM RUTHIE ESTRADA SO IS MY MOMS ,I REMEMBER UNCLE SIMON AND AUNT LOUISE THEY LIVED IN SF AND AUNT LUCY WHO IS YOUR GT GRANDMA? I REMEMBER TOMMY AND DOROTHY.MY GRANDPA WAS MEL ESTRADA THE OLDEST CHILD OF MARIA CHACON AND SIMONE ESTRADA UNCLE ROSS WAS MARRIED TO EVELYN AND LIVED IN AZ I THINK THEY HAD 5 KIDS RAYMOND ESTRADA ANOTHER BRO WAS DONNY A SISTER CAROL ANN THATS ALL I CAN REMEMBER THIS IS MY FIRST TRY AT ALL THIS I CANT BELEAVE I FOUND THIS MY MOM SAID WE WOULD GO TO LA AND VISIT EDDIE ALOT AUNT LOUISE WHO WAS MARRIED TO SIMONE ESTRADA PASSED AWAY COUPLE YR AGO SHE WAS LIKE 98 YOUR RIGHT MY AUNT LUCY HAD A TWIN ,I REMEMBER AUNT LUCIES FUNRAL IN SF IWAS ABOUT 5 OR 6 I THINK ANYWAY I WILL GET AS MUCH INFO AS I CAN I HAVE ALOT TO SHARE 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: Kimball, Arterburn, Schlaht Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5037/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Paul E. Kimball, 101, passed away at Mountain View Regional Medical Center on November 29th, 2019. He was born in Medicine Lodge, Kansas on July 13th, 1909, the fourth son of Edward and Katie (Arterburn) Kimball. Paul was a retired Santa Fe railroad brakeman/conductor and a member of The United Transportation Union. He was a 76 year member of Bethesda Lodge 64 AF&AM, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Royal Arch Masons, and the Knights Templar. Prior to going to work for Santa Fe RR, Paul worked at many jobs including farm hand, oil field roustabout, a paper hanger and painter in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. He also worked for the US Post Office and was a member of the Civil Conversation Corp in 1934 working in Minnesota. After retiring to TorC, he became well known for his dancing ability. He could be found almost every day at the golf course, if you got there early, as his was the first group to tee off! He was active in several local churches, including the First United Methodist Church, Church of the Butte, as well as First Baptist Church. He always had a smile and a friendly word to all he met. He will be missed by all who came into contact with him. He is survived by his three sons, Gene (Nancy), of Pass Christian, Mississippi, Jim (Wendy), of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Jack of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico; step-daughter Sylvia Schlaht and family of Burke, South Dakota; eight grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, special friend Lena Walker, several nieces and nephews, and many other friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Millard, Virgil, and Orville; his first wife, Mary Willan Kimball, in 1972; and his second wife, Mary Iler Kimball, in 1998. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Truth or Consequences with Rev. Gene Kimball and Rev. Dudley Bristow officiating with Karen Bristow as pianist. For those who prefer, memorial contributions in Paul's memory may be sent to the charity of your choice. Inurnment will be in the Sandia Memory Gardens Cemetery in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Arrangements are by Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 17, 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: Coyle, Scott, Burgander Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5036/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Beloved husband, father, and grandfather William (Bill) Bain Coyle entered eternal life on December 15, 2010 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born June 29, 1927 in San Pedro, California. Bill is survived by wife Mary Lou, daughters Bonnie Moen, Vicky Smith and husband Bob, Kris Lane and husband Curtis, sons Bill Coyle Jr. and wife Penny, Leonard (Bud) Coyle, daughter-in-law numerous great-grandchildren and many extended family members and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Eva, brother Claude Scott, daughter Kitty Burgander and son Alvin Coyle. Bill spent 83 years on Earth making a mark everywhere he went. As a student in the 1930's and early 40's he often challenged his school teachers academically. He graduated from high school early so that he could join the US Navy during World War II where he served as a UDT squad member at the Battle of Okinawa. He served again when Uncle Sam called during the Korean War where he suffered the wound to his back that caused life-long pain and eventually lead to his death. Bill spent over 30 years as a civilian working for the US Army, (including a period of time in Viet Nam) where he helped to develop early software and hardware systems. He retired from WSMR in 1976 to focus on family and to enjoy his hobbies. As a teenager during the Great Depression, Bill was a competitive swimmer and snow skier in Utah and Idaho. He loved the outdoors including hunting, camping, and fishing. He passed this love on to his children. Before family and work took most of his time, he loved fixing! up old cars. When time allowed he enjoyed woodworking but he really found his life's passion upon retirement when he began rock-hunting and jewelry making. Many of his friends and family members still wear beautiful bolo-ties, belt buckles, rings, etc. that he made for them. An amazing skill that baffled all his family members was that he could multiply 5 digit numerals in his head. He loved to read and tell stories. Later in life he developed a deep fondness for audio books. As anyone who ever talked with him can attest, he was an accomplished debater. Upon learning of his passing, his V.A. doctor referred to Bill as a "True Gentleman." In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to La Posada, Mesilla Valley Hospice. 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: Bergdorf, Hoff Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5035/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Maryann (Hoff) Bergdorf passed away at Las Cruces, New Mexico on Thursday, December 16, 2010 after a courageous 41 month battle with acute leukemia (AML), a deadly blood cancer. She was born to Frederick and Bernice Hoff on January 17, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Both parents and a brother, Fred Jr., preceded her in death. Maryann spent most of her adult life in Marin County California where she tirelessly reared her sons, Mark and Matthew, while serving as a devoted spouse to her husband, Michael. She served in many volunteer positions connected with the education and development of her sons and service to the community at large. Whether it was at school, as team mom, scorekeeper, baseball league executive, or Chamber of Commerce, she was always ready to serve. Later she was employed for a number of years with the Physical Therapy Department at Kaiser Hospital, San Rafael, California. Maryann left the following words for her many friends and relatives in a poem by Joey Beighley: "Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. I've only gone to rest for a little while. Although my leaving causes some pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. Remember the joy, the laughter, and the smiles, because I will remember each of you with a smile as I look on from above. As long as I have the love of each of you, I will live my life in your hearts." Maryann is survived by Michael of Las Cruces, New Mexico, her husband and soul mate of 43 years; son Mark Edward Bergdorf and his spouse Griselda Carvajal Bergdorf of Sacramento, California, and their sons Luke Matthew Bergdorf and Spencer Drake Bergdorf ; and son Matthew Brian Bergdorf of Louisville, Colorado. Also surviving is her extended family including sister Kris Silva of Sacramento, uncle Clarence Kure and cousin Kathy Kure of Chicago, Illinois and numerous nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, and friends all of whom cared and loved her deeply. Maryann is also now reunited with the many loved ones who have preceded her in death. Also surviving is her wonderful and devoted doggie, Lakota, and her beloved San Francisco 49er's, a team that thrilled her and chilled her for well over 30 years. Maryann wanted to express thanks to the many physicians, nurses, hospitals and clinics who fought so hard to extend her life against formidable odds. Special thanks are offered to her personal physician, Richard Ross, M.D., and the personnel at the Southern New Mexico Cancer Center and the Memorial Hospital Infusion Center at Las Cruces for their superb attention throughout the long fight. Additionally, Maryann would certainly want to compliment the superb services of the Mesilla Valley Hospice in their handling of limited life expectancy care. Services will be held in California in the spring. In lieu of flowers, and only if you so choose, small donations to either the American Cancer Society or the Lymphoma/Leukemia Society would be appreciated to aid in the fight for a permanent cure for all cancers. 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.