This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Guerra, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5034/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ANTONIO JAIME GUERRA "TONY JR.", 51, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Tony was born in Alamogordo on November 5, 1959 to Antonio and Estela Guerra. Tony was in the U.S. Army and followed his love for cooking and graduated from South Eastern Culinary Institute, he also enjoyed fishing and telling the fish tales, playing the trombone, playing chess and laughing. Tony is survived by his son, Antonio and his grandchildren, Alex and Malakai, his mother, Estela, his siblings, Dorothy , Frances , Katherine, Francisco and Miguel. He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio and his brother Ronnie. Tony will be greatly missed as he has left us with wonderful memories as a brother, family man and a great cook. Graveside services with military honors will take place on Monday, December 20, 2010 at Masonic Cemetery at 10:00 A.M..Services have been entrusted to La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, 526-6891. To send the Guerra family condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Rios, Contreras, Acosta Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5033/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Luz "Luzita" Rios, 91, of La Union, New Mexico died Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Luz was born to Maria and Alejandro Contreras, and was married to Epitacio "Facho" Rios for 61 years. Luz and Epitacio had eleven wonderful children, Luz is survived by her loyal sons and their spouses; Tony and Millie, Esteban and Hilda, Edmundo and Trini, Zeke and Yolanda, Ricardo and Barbara, and her beautiful daughters and their spouses; Teresa and Leo Soto, Anna Baca, Lucia and Elias Parraz, Gloria and Victor Reyes and Cindy Gallegos. Luz is also survived by her precious 27 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren as well as her beloved caregivers Edith and Pedro Lopez, and Ninive Quevedo. Luz is preceded in death by her lvoing husband, Epitacio Rios, her son, Alfredo Rios, and her great-grandson, Cameron Acosta. Viewing will take place on Friday, December 17, 2010 at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. with services following at 7:00 P.M. Graveside services will take place at 11:00 A.M. at Memorial Gardens in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on Saturday, December 18, 2010. Pastor Antonio Gamiochipi of Houston, Texas will officiate. Casket bearers will be grandsons Marcos Montes, Fred Acosta, Antonio Rios, Jr., Patrick Baca, Edmundo Rios and Marc Reyes. Arrangements have been entrusted to La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, 526-6891. To send the Rios family condolences please log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 16, 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: Nevarez, Lujan, Molina Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5032/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Tillie Molina Nevarez, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Sunday, December 12, 2010 at her home. She was born in Las Cruces to Blas and Antonia Lujan Molina. She was a homemaker and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Cecilia Monje and husband, Cruz of Las Cruces. Other survivors include her pet dog Blackie, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by by her parents, husband, Cruz Nevarez,; two brothers, Arturo and Blas Molina; five sisters, Carmen Padilla, Josefina Melon, Maggie Baldonado, Lilly Baldonado, and Natalia Duran. At her request, cremation will take place and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 2 PM, Friday, December 17, 2010 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina Street with the Funeral Liturgy to be held immediately thereafter. Inurnment of cremains will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road. 527-2222 Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 16, 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: Salcido, Amparan Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5031/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Cipriano "Cipi" A. Salcido, 89, of Las Cruces left his dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with his heavenly Father, Saturday, December 11, 2010 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 18, 1921 in Santa Rosalia, Chihuahua, Mexico to Pablo Salcido and Martina Amparan. "Cipi" as he was fondly known to his family and friends, served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II. After the war, he joined his loving family in Morenci, Arizona and worked for Phelps Dodge Copper Corporation, as a master mechanic until his retirement in July 1980. During these many years, he was a proud member of the American Legion Post 28 and the Last Men's Club. He was also an active member of the Club Verde and Copper Clubs. Those left to mourn his passing include a son, Cipriano "Sonny" Salcido Jr. of Tucson, Arizona; three daughters, Mary Parra and husband Santiago of Las Cruces, Irene Chacon and husband William of Tucson, Arizona, Nora Romero and husband Joe of Dallas, Texas; three sisters, Victoria Baca of Los Angeles, California, Maria Antonia Baldon of Tortugas and Socorro Serna of Las Cruces. Other survivors include nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Esther B. Salcido; a son, Rudy Salcido and a grandson, Orlando Salcido. Visitation for Mr. Salcido will begin at 9 AM Saturday, December 18, 2010 in Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine and Parish, 3600 Parroquia Street in Tortugas where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM with Reverend Vincent Petersen officiating. Military honors will be accorded by a New Mexico National Guard Honor Guard and the Marines Corp League - El Perro Diablo Detachment. Cremation will follow and private Inurnment of Cremains will take place at a later date. Serving as casket bearers will be Joe Romero, Alfonso Romero, David Fierro, Manuel Baldon, Santiago Parra, Sr., and William Chacon, Sr. Family request that memorial contributions be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces, NM 88005. 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 16, 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: Holguin, Natividad, Amparan, Arzapalo, Baca Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5030/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary Lou Holguin, 67, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Sunday, December 12, 2010 at her home. She was born August 24, 1943 in Ysleta, Texas to Nabor and Monica Natividad Amparan. Mrs. Holguin was a collector with Citizens Bank and a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons, Paul Melon and Darrell Melon; daughters, Debra Melon and Rhonda Marie Sprague all of Las Cruces; two brothers, Raul Arzapalo (Guadalupe) also of Las Cruces, Ricardo Vasquez (Amy) of Willard, New Mexico; a sister, Dolores Rodriguez (Jose) of El Paso, Texas. Other survivors include eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lorenzo Holguin and a sister, Lupe A. Baca. At Mrs. Holguin's request, cremation will take place and Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM, Friday, December 17, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road. Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. 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 online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 16, 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: Kemp, Redwine, Wiggins, Cline Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5029/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James Paul Kemp, 95, a long time Las Cruces resident, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 31, 2010. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Redwine Kemp for 68 years until her death earlier this year. Paul was born at home in Henry County, Tennessee on October 2, 1915 to the late Thayer A. and Bertha S. (Wiggins) Kemp. He grew up in rural Tennessee, working on his family's farm, and acquired a lifelong love of agriculture. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he met his future wife on a blind date and married a short time later. After receiving a degree he was offered a job in the New Mexico Extension Agency, working with the horticultural department. In the spring of 1948, they headed to New Mexico. While they moved around several times in the early days, most of the time was spend in Tucumcari and Lovington. In the late 70's, after his retirement, they settled in Las Cruces to be closer to their daughter Judith and her family. During his lifetime, he enjoyed traveling around the United States, Canada, and Mexico in a travel trailer. He collected and sold tools at the local flea-market, was an avid fisherman, and gardener. Paul knew no stranger, and loved to tell jokes although he saved his off-color ones for when his granddaughters were out of earshot! He is survived by his son, Stephen P. Kemp of Portales, New Mexico. His three granddaughters: April Ward of Lewisville, TX, Robin Thompson of Flowermound, TX, and Melanie Powley, and her husband John of Plainville, MA. Five great grandchildren Casey McBride, Avery Thompson of Flowermound, TX, Troy, Jennifer, and Nathan Powley of Plainville, MA. One great-great grandchild, Carter. He is preceded in death by his daughter Judith Ann Cline, and his wife Barbara Redwine Kemp. A memorial service to celebrate James's life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday December 18, 2010. Arrangements by Getz Funeral home and Getz Family Crematory, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 15, 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: Phillips, Dupuis, Melton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5028/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary E. Phillips died on Dec 10, 2010. She was born in Detroit, MI, to Henry and Sadie (Dupuis) Melton on February 10, 1931. She graduated from Marywood Academy and earned her degrees at New Mexico State University in Social Work. Mary married John Phillips (deceased) in 1954. Their children are: Moira Rawson (Lee), Kathleen "Kitty" Phillips-Schaefer (deceased) (Stefan), Julia Phillips-Gilbert (John, deceased), Thomas Phillips (Lisa), Teresa Phillips (Lee Carver), and Patricia Delfin. She is also survived by her wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Benjamin (Kirsten), Simon (Maria), Philip, Caleb, Aimee, Christopher, Kate, Jacob (Whitney), Joel, Max, Jessicah, Abbey, Sara, Staci, Heidi, Grace, WillLee, and Andrew. The Phillips family moved with the Air Force frequently and lived in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Columbia SA, Massachusetts, Spain, Germany, California, and finally New Mexico, a land they dearly loved. Mary's contributions were many. Her dedication to peace and justice began early, and she was involved in the Civil Rights Movement in Albany, Georgia. Mary worked for NM State in Protective Services for ten years, then for the Diocese training Social Work students, and two years as a social worker in T or C, NM. She taught children and adult religious education classes. Another contribution was her work with the New Mexico Alliance for the Mentally Ill. In her retirement, she and John traveled extensively in Mexico. She enjoyed writing stories and poetry, published and unpublished. Long ago she joined the Desert Writers and was always grateful for their support in her writing. She was proudest of her book The School House in Dona Ana. Medication and death has interrupted completion of Mary's novel called Black Mama. She hoped it would be completed by a grandchild. Mary died peacefully at La Posada where she had great care by all, especially Jon LaVertu. Instead of flowers, Mary had requested donations be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice 299 E. Montana Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, December 18, 2010 at St. Albert Newman Center, 2615 S. Solano Drive, at 10 am. All are invited. 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 online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 15, 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: Fajardo, Martinez, Ponce Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5027/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mercedes P. Fajardo, 87, of Las Cruces died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. "Meche" as she was fondly known was born Sept. 24, 1923 in Deming, NM to Miguel and Josephina Martinez Ponce. She was a devoted catholic and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, she enjoyed quilting and crocheting but her passion was for her family. Mrs. Fajardo will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Amado Fajardo of the family home; son Manuel P. Fajardo of Colorado; daughters Martha Fajardo and Maria Fajardo-Zucconi and husband Harold all of Las Cruces; grandchildren Matthew, Maricela and Daniel; great-granddaughter Andrea; sisters Blasa Almeraz of Deming, NM and Beningna Garcia of Las Cruces and by nieces, nephews and cousins. Also surviving her is her very special friend and assistance dog "ANCHO". A visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30 pm on Thursday, Dec.16, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home where a Prayer Service will follow at 6:30 pm with Pastor Felix Gonzales of Living Waters Assembly of God officiating. Her funeral mass is at 10 am on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral with Fr. Sean Garrity officiating. Rite of Committal will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The honor of being a pallbearer goes to Harold Zucconi, Matthew, Daniel and Maricela Fajardo, Gavin Lebow, Steven Bunting, Alvaro and Robert Florez. 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 15, 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: Russo, Mackowski, Kempner Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5026/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nicholas J. Russo Jr., 72, of Las Cruces, NM, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on December 12th, 2010 after a brief illness at La Posada Hospice surrounded by family. Nicholas was born December 17th, 1937 to Nick Sr. and Teresa Mackowski in Elkhart. He is survived by his wife Shirley J, whom he married October 6th, 1962; daughter Sharon A. and her longtime companion Mitchell Miller of Granger, Indiana; son Michael E. of Kempner, Texas; sister Delores Jean (Firmer Merrick); five nephews, four nieces, and 19 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death recently by his mother in 2009 and his father in 2010. Nick was a 1955 graduate of Elkhart H.S. and served in the United States Air Force as an Aircraft mechanic. He owned and operated Pierre Moran Liquor Store in Elkhart for 40 years before his retirement in 1999, he moved with his wife to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 2006. Nick was a member of the Catholic Church, the DAV, Endowment member of the NRA, Board member of the St. Joe Restoration Club, 50 year member of the United Commercial Travelers, member of Indra Guild-Ancient Mystic order of Bagmen of Bagdad. He enjoyed Nascar and traveling, and was a fan of old cowboy westerns. Nick, with his no-nonsense attitude, and unique sense of humor, will be deeply missed by family and friends. Arrangements by LaPaz-Grahams Funeral Home. There will be no services or visitation, cremation to take place. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 14, 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: Enis, Glover Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5025/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The family and friends of Robert (Bob) Eugene Enis are gathering to celebrate his life and our love of him. Bob was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on August 16, 1938 to Vincent Paul Enis and Pauline Glover Enis, and he left us surrounded by family and friends to be with the Lord on December 10, 2010 after an eighteen year battle with melanoma. Bob was a very caring, loving and private person. He was most proud of his twenty-three years of service to his Country in the United States Marine Corps. To the very few that he shared his experience with he liked to say that he "started on the ground running the hills with a machine gun as an enlisted man and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel Marine Aviator." Bob flew over 400 combat missions in Vietnam while flying the A4C off of the USS Yorktown, now docked in Charleston harbor and the F4C while based in Danang Airbase Vietnam. During his third tour in Vietnam he had transitioned into flying C-130 aircraft and was known to volunteer to fly into small remote air strips to retrieve our wounded and deliver supplies when others had declined the mission due to weather and hostile fire conditions. Bob was privileged to have been the designated co-pilot for General Robert E. Cushman, Commandant of the Marine Corps for two years followed by four years as the Commander of the Marine VIP Flight Section in Washington, DC and the Plane Commander and personal pilot for General Robert H. Barrow, Commandant of the Marine Corps. General Bar! row and Lt. Colonel Enis retired on the first day of July, 1983 when General Barrow awarded Bob the Legion of Merit medal. After retirement from the Marine Corps, he spent time as a broker with Merrill Lynch, earned a Master's degree in Forestry at the University of Minnesota and went into final retirement after being a property appraiser. Bob and his wife Linda, who have been married 42 years, loved the outdoors and were found on their time off either sailing, canoeing and portaging the Minnesota and Canadian wilderness, hiking, traveling in Europe, and the last few years traveling with their RV and kayaking. After living in nine different states and one foreign country Bob and Linda moved home to Deming in 2000 when they couldn't part with Linda's family home and wanted to return to the friends and culture they love. Bob is survived by his wife Linda Enis and his loving pet Carli, his daughter Cherie Scofield and son-in-law Alan Scofield of St. Cloud, MN, son Robert Thomas Enis of Minneapolis, MN, grandson Dane Scofield of Moorehead, MN, brother Joseph P. Enis (Karen) of Bradenton, FL, sister Ellen Flynn of Campbell Port, WI, brother-in-law Charles Wehmhoner (Frankye) of El Paso, TX, sister-in-law Virginia Luedke of El Paso, TX, nieces Kelly Flynn of Madison, WI and Katie Enis of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Denise Wehmhoner-Perez (Sam) of Phonenix, AZ, Cheryl Sullivan (Dan) of Aspen, CO, Victoria Hill (David) of Salida, CO and nephews Brent Wehmhoner of El Paso, TX and Scott Luedke (Sherry) of Thousand Oaks, CA. The family would like to thank Bob's many care givers through his battle with cancer: Dr. George Williams, Jay and Trinity at Blue Sky's Primary Care. Dr. Basil Aswad and his staff, Dr. Chris Kosir and his staff at Memorial Medical Center, the nursing staff at Mimbres Memorial Hospital and Home Health, Dan Roller our family "angel" with Ambercare Hospice and Pastor Ernie Vineyard for his love and spiritual guidance. Most importantly was the loving care givers for both Bob and Linda, Charles and Frankye Wehmhoner, Don & Peggy Campbell, Claudia and Gary Jeffreys and Mary and Robert Frosch. At Bob's request cremation has taken place by Baca's Funeral Chapels and there will be a private graveside service with military honors accorded. Should you want to make a memorial donation, Bob was a tireless behind the scenes volunteer for Cancer Support of Deming and Luna County P.O. Box 1746, Deming, New Mexico 88031 and Alma Feil Hospice in support of Ambercare Hospice, 713 West Spruce PMB147, Deming, New Mexico 88030. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care". To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com. 811 S. Gold Ave., Deming, NM 88030. Phone: 575.546.9671 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 14, 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: Stapp, Brown, Bechtold Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5024/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Walter B. Stapp, loving husband, father, and grandfather, resident of Las Cruces, NM died peacefully at home on November 22, 2010. He was born June 25, 1924 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Walter and Marie Brown Stapp. Walt served honorably in the Navy during WWII, where he visited exotic locations such as Australia and the Philippines. Following the war, he attended the University of New Mexico and the University of Kansas where he graduated in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in Engineering. He met his loving wife of 43 years, Dixie, in Kansas City, MO, whom he married in 1953. They became proud parents of twin daughters in 1954. During his engineering career, Walt worked for many different industries, including the Aerospace industry in California, the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, and Trasana (now TRAC) at White Sands Missile Range, where he retired in 1980. He enjoyed many hobbies and sports, including wood working, bird carving, painting, bird-watching, and hunting. He enjoyed an active retirement, taking cruises and trips to Spain and the Panama Canal. He was active in the Senior Olympics. He made many good friends in his retirement. He is survived by his daughters, Margaret Stapp and Marie Stapp, of Las Cruces; two grandchildren, Yemi and Iyabo, of Las Cruces, his sister, Mary Jane Bechtold of Cedar Park, Texas, nephews Jeff and Ray Bechtold of Austin, Texas; nephews Tony and Jim Keller of Pittsburg, Kansas; and niece Jane Ann Turigliatto of Astoria Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dixie and his sister Alma May. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at the Getz Funeral Home Chapel in Las Cruces on December 18, 2010 at 1pm. 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 14, 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: Kennon, Workman Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5023/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ruthanna Truax Kennon entered eternal life on Monday, December 6, 2010 at home and surrounded by her loved ones. Ruth was born to Lyle Truax and Leva Duvall on April 26, 1922 in Barnesville, Ohio. After growing up on a farm in the Depression era, Ruth was graduated salutatorian from Bethesda High School. In 1943, she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served as an air traffic controller in World War II. After the war, Ruth returned to Ohio and earned a bachelors degree in English from the Ohio State University where she met her future husband, Gene, whom she married in 1949. In 1963, Ruth moved to Las Cruces where she and her husband raised their four children and lived throughout her retirement. Ruth worked as a substitute teacher in the public schools as well as serving as an election poll worker. She also worked as the production manager in a family silk-screening business. She was a long standing member of University Methodist Church. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mary Workman, and her grandson, Jeffrey Kennon. She is survived by her husband, Gene, her daughter, Jill, and her three sons, Dane, Fred and Brian. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 13, 2010 at University Methodist Church at 2000 Locust Street with a reception at the church immediately following the service. 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: Foreman, Allen, Boyce Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5022/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Doris Louise Foreman 81 of Las Cruces passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010. She was born July 18, 1929 in Bisbee, AZ to John William Allen and Rosa Mae Boyce. Doris lived several years in Arkansas and about 21 years in Grants, NM followed by 25 years in Trona, CA before moving to Las Cruces. She loved the Louis L'Amour western novels, even after she lost her sight that was her pastime activity listening to her novels on the CD player, but her passion was for her family. Doris will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her three sons John and Daniel Foreman both of Trona, CA and Michael Foreman of Grants, NM; eight grandchildren John, Lisa, "Shelly", Neil, Jesse, Keegan, Amanda and Patrick; fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; step-grandchildren April and Nicole; two brothers Larry Neil Allen of Las Cruces, NM, William "Duane" Allen of Pueblo, Co and sister Vesta Dion of Phoenix, AZ. Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband Lyndall Jackson "Jack" Foreman and brother Herbert Lee Allen. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date in Pima, AZ. where her cremains will be laid to rest in the family plot. A special thanks to Amber Care and the Picacho Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Las Cruces for the love and care shown Mrs. Foreman. 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: Siegel Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5021/mb.ashx Message Board Post: (July 22, 1931 - December 11, 2010) Barbara Z. Siegel, a long-time Las Cruces resident, died Saturday December 11, at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. Born in 1931, Barbara married Sanford M. Siegel in 1951 and had four children, Stephanie, Andrea, Peter, and David. In addition to her sons and their spouses, she is survived by six grandchildren and their families, including 3 great grandchildren. Barbara met her husband at the University of Chicago and raised her four children while completing her PhD at Yale University and as a Professor and dean of Public Health at the University of Hawaii. She and husband Sanford were well known in Hawaii for their work with students from underprivileged families and their research on environmental issues. Barbara retired from professorship at NMSU and enjoyed an active life in the Las Cruces community and travelling the world. She was an active congregat at Temple Beth-El and a devoted friend to many. A memorial service will be held today at 3:00PM Monday, December 13, 2010 at the Temple Beth-El. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Parnell, Dean Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5020/mb.ashx Message Board Post: September 9, 1919 - December 10, 2010) Calvin Parnell, 91, passed away on December 10, 2010 at home. Born September, 9, 1919 in Anadarko , Oklahoma , he was the son of Clarence and Ella Parnell. He was preceded in death by his mother Ella, his wife of sixty-two years ( Doris ), his brothers, Alvin and Dale, and his sister Wanda Faye. He is survived by his three children, Calvin, Jr. (Peggy), Kaye and Lynn (Barbara) and six grandchildren, Chris, Sarah, Brian, Kelley, David and Merilee and six great grandchildren, Michael and Daniel Parnell, Matthew and Megan Molloy and Nicole and Matthew Dean. Calvin attended Hatch High School in Hatch, New Mexico . He met his wife Doris while living in Hatch. They were married on May 8th, 1940. Calvin is a veteran of WWII. He served in the U.S. Army tank corps and was stationed in Ft. Knox , Kentucky . He received the American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal. After being discharged from the Army in 1944, Calvin and Doris moved back to Hatch, N.M. where he farmed. In 1947, he and Doris moved to Anthony. Calvin worked for the Anthony Lumber Company, Southwest Fertilizer, and W.R. Grace and he farmed in his spare time. He retired from Grace in 2002 and continued farming. Calvin's priorities were family, baseball, hunting, and fishing. He was an avid Red Sox fan. He served as the President of the Anthony Rangers He played softball and was the manager of the Anthony Lumber Co. softball team for many years. Calvin was a farmer for sixty-eight years, raising cotton, onions, chili and pecans. Calvin was a member of the Anthony Masonic Lodge and was a founding member of the Anthony Country Club. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Dec. 15th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, Las Cruces , N.M. The funeral service will be held on Thursday Dec. 16th at 10:00 AM at the Anthony Church of Christ with burial to follow at the Anthony Cemetery . In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Calvin's name to the National Alzheimer's Organization. To send the Parnell condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Kirkley, Hamilton, Jackson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5019/mb.ashx Message Board Post: (December 5, 1961 - December 9, 2010) LARRY KIRKLEY JR., 49, of Arrey , NM passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at home. He is survived by his mother, Betty Hamilton, brothers, Bobby Jackson, Jerry Kirkley (Lisa), James Hilliard (Margaret) and Dennis Jackson, sisters, Sue Hall, Debra Willey, Cindy Kirkley and Jackie Torres. His son, Lawrence Cooper and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence "Kirk" Kirkley Sr. and his sister Sarah Kirkley. Visitation will be at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home Chapel at 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 with a service to begin at 11:15 AM with burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery . Pallbearers will be Jerry Kirkley, Michael Kirkley, Robert Jackson, James Hilliard, Brandon Torres and Michael Amesquita. Honorary pallbearers: Bobby Jackson, Dennis Jackson, Gorni Flores and Steven Kirkley. Services have been entrusted to La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador. 526-6891. To send the Kirkley family condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Castillo Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5018/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard Castillo passed away on November 26, 2010 at home. He was preceded in death by his mother Juanita Castillo Hernandez and stepfather Ramon A. Hernandez. He is survived by his brothers John Tafoya and Ramon C. Hernandez and his sisters Josie Saenz, Margaret Sanchez, Marta Castillo, Maria Pompa, Leona Jones and Sylvia Calderon. He was a kind and quiet man. He will be missed. Services pending. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 13, 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: Wilson Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5017/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cattle Baron founder/CEO diesSun-News report Posted: 12/06/2010 04:46:03 PM MST LAS CRUCES - Jeffrey Wilson, the founder and CEO of Roswell-based Cattle Baron Restaurants died on Dec. 5, the company reports. Wilson started the company in 1976 in Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. was founded in Portales, New Mexico in 1976. Today there are eight Cattle Baron Restaurants, including one in Las Cruces In addition, Wilson founded Farley's Food, Fun, and Pub, which also has a Las Cruces location, and Tia Juana's Mexican Grill and Cantina in Roswell and Hobbs. 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: Murphy, Martin, Dobbins Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5016/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nora LuEne (Martin) Murphy recently of Las Cruces, NM and formerly of Albuquerque, NM, died on December 6, 2010. A mass and memorial service in her honor will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, December 13, 2010 at the Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, 7500 Paseo Del Norte, NE in Albuquerque. Nora was born January 11, 1922 in House, NM to Claude and Mary Evelyn (Dobbins) Martin. She graduated from Taiban High School in 1940 as one of five in the graduating class. The entire class of five were given a trip to the World's Fair in San Francisco, CA that year. She married James H. (Jim) Murphy on the 7th of September, 1940 in Clovis, NM. They adopted one child, Joan Marie, in 1951 in Albuquerque where they made their permanent home. Nora was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her parents, Claude and Evelyn; two sisters, Nedra Armstrong and Odessa Lewis; one brother, Claude L. Martin; and her brother-in-law, Harold Lobley. She is survived by her daughter, Joan and husband, Kirk Browning; two grandsons, Jason and wife, Delilah (Ochoa) Browning and Todd Browning and fiancee, Miranda; five great-grandchildren - Shariah, Austin, Keagyn, Hunter and Honor Browning; one sister, Dale Lobley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc., 303 N. Cedar St., Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 575/894-2574. (For online condolences please go to www.kirikosfamilyfuneralhome.com) Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 11, 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: Torres, Jaime, Reyes Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5015/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cecilia R. (Cecy) Torres, 76 passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Cecy was born in Picacho, NM a resident of El Paso, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Santiago B. Torres, Sr., her son, David Torres, her daughter, Bernice T. Jaime and her brother Sixto Reyes. She is survived by her loving children Santiago, Jr., Daniel, Reymundo, Roberto, Rebecca Torres, Irma Santillan, Erminda Gutierrez and Sylvia Zubiate. She leaves her legacy of 22 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Her surviving siblings are Rodolfo Reyes, Leonor Montoya, Irene Silva, Ofie Marfil and Vickie Alvarado. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 10, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel Kaster-Maxon-Futrell, 8817 Dyer, with recitation of the rosary to begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1050 N. Clark at 12 noon. Interment following at Restlawn Memorial Park, 8700 Dyer, where she will be laid to rest. Please view Mrs. Torres online memorial tribute and send condolences at www. mem.com. The Torres Family would like to express their gratitude to her caregiver, Myrna Garza Casagle and extend special thanks to the funeral home and cemetery staff. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 11, 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.