This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Laws, Knight Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4992/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Walter Philip "Papa" "Phil" Laws, formerly of Silver City, went into eternal rest Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces. A memorial service will be held at Bright Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. He was born March 13, 1932, in Mangum, Okla., to Waynie and Floyd Laws. He married Barbara Knight in 1949. They lived in Texas for many years, having three children and later moving to New Mexico. Mr. Laws owned and operated Grant County Title for 25 years. He later moved to Las Cruces, where he and his wife made their home with their son Bob, who is also their best friend, close by. Mr. Laws worked for Sierra County Title in Las Cruces until he retired earlier this year. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved nothing more than to be out deer and bird hunting with his sons, grandsons and great-grandson, and fishing, including his trip to Canada with his son-in-law and his grandson, or just relaxing in his Airstream trailer that he called his home away from home at Ricky Dee's RV Park. He loved to be surrounded by his family and friends, as he always had a smile on his face and a big hug to give. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him. Mr. Laws is survived by his daughter, Phyllis Jacobs of Silver City; his sons, Jerry Laws and his wife, Lisa, of Silver City, and Robert Bob Laws of Las Cruces; his grandchildren, Bo Laws of Silver City, Wendi Laws of Austin, Texas, Kirk Jacobs and his wife, Stephanie, of Tucson, Ariz., Adrian and Jennifer Melon of Silver City, and Philip Laws of Las Cruces; his great-grandchildren, Adrian Melon Jr. of Silver City, Graham Wagner of Austin, and Autumn Laws, Titus Laws and Lozen Laws, all of Silver City; and his dog, Bitsy, of the family home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Waynie and Floyd Laws; his wife, Barbara; his son-in-law, Gene Jacobs; and his great-grandchildren, Esai and Echo Laws. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 210 W. College Ave. Phone 388-1911. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 8, 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: Rubio Salcido, Barraza Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4991/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Maria Luisa Salcido-Rubio, 68, was called home on December 6, 2010 after fighting a long battle of cancer at Memorial Medical Center, of Las Cruces. Maria Luisa came to Las Cruces in 1958 after moving here from Valle de Zaragosa, Chihuahua where she was born on June 21, 1942 to Julian Salcido and Francisca Barraza. She was born a premature baby and was not expected to live overnight. Maria Luisas' will to live carried her for 68 years through many illnesses. Maria was married to Alberto Rubio for 20 years. She found her place of peace in Las Cruces where she raised her children. Maria Luisa was a proud homemaker and enjoyed mothering her children of 5, who survive her honor, her son Albert Rubio Jr. (Maria Elena of California,) Angie Quintana (Javier), Lorena Sanchez (Dennis), Merlinda Gaines (Demond) and Gracie Montes(partner Travis). Maria Luisa is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her Father Julian, Mother Francisca, sisters Socorro Morales, Manuelita Ortiz and Rosalie Jabr, a brother Angel Salcido. Her only surviving sibling is Oswaldo Salcido of California. Maria Luisa worked in the Pecan Orchards for Stahman Farms in her younger years. She enjoyed going to Bingo and on occasion going to the Casino as a pastime. She was a very kind and generous person. She would take some items for sale to the Flea Market and when she was finished selling her goal for the day she would leave her treasures behind for someone else to sell and would allow them to keep the profits. Her favorite dessert was empanadas and she would make them regularly for all of the families to enjoy. Her favorite colors were Teal and Red. One of her favorite things to do was plant and grow vegetables. The aspect of watering and the ability to grow from the earth were true pleasure for her. Maria Luisa, self conscious about her 4' 11" height, always wore her tacones. Whether she was doing yard work or shopping you would always find her in her heels. Maria Luisa loved her children with all of the heart God gave her to care with to the very end of her days. Her smile a! nd her stories will be greatly missed. Pallbearer will be Dennis J. Sanchez, Dennis C. Sanchez, Javier Quintana, Robert Reyna, Albert Rubio Jr., and Travis Welsh. Three words that sum up the life: Tender, Caring and very Nurturing. Visitation with family will be Wednesday December 8th 2010 at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home where a prayer vigil will follow at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Thursday December 9th 2010 at Our Lady of Health Catholic Church, burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Services have been entrusted to the care of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home 555 West Amador, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 8, 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: Sedillo Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4990/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Celia A. Sedillo, 73, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010 in El Paso, Texas. Celia is survived by her sons, Don Jr. Sedillo and William Bradley. Services will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home Chapel, 555 W. Amador at 7:00 PM. with Father Narcisco Rivera officiating. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 7, 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: Araiza, Rodriguez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4989/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ricardo Araiza, 77, of Vado, NM passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to Pedro Rodriguez and Beatriz Araiza on July 22, 1933 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Trinidad Araiza, his beautiful daughters Elizabeth Rosa from La Mesa, Beatrice DeLaRiva from El Paso, Lilly Araiza-Montebello of California and Elena (Madga) Hernandez of Las Cruces and his is wonderful sons Adolfo Araiza from Radium Springs and Robert Araiza of Vado, along with his precious 24 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sons, Andres and Ricardo Araiza Jr. and his parents. Ricardo loved to camp outdoors, mountain climb, do some BBQing and spend time with his familia. Services are with La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador. Services will be held the Apostolic Church of God in Christ at 902 Alamo, with Pastor Willie Roman officiating at 4 P.M., with Military Honors. Cremation will follow and interment will take place at Fort Bliss Cemetery at a later date. To send the Araiza family condolences please log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com 526-6891. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 7, 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: Porras Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4988/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Maria G. Porras, 78, of Deming entered eternal life Friday December 3, 2010 at Casa Del Sol Care and Rehabilitation Center in Las Cruces.A visitation with the family is Thursday evening, December 9, 2010, from 5 to 6 at Baca's Funeral Chapels followed by recitation of the Rosary at 6 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday December 10, 2010 at 10 o'clock in the morning at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Fr. Enrique Lopez-Escalera, Pastor, officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. She is survived by her children; Saul (Mary) Porras of Las Cruces, Victoria (Efren) Rivera of Deming and Roberto Porras (Companion, Manuela) of Silver City, Other survivors include her grandchildren, Daniel, Christina, Bobby, Anthony, Angel Clarissa and Marina; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jose and Jesus; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Maria's Grandsons; Daniel, Anthony, Bobby and Angel; nephews, Felipe and Carlos Valenzuela. 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 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 7, 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: Kinch, Raines, Fath Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4987/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KINCH, SAMUEL DAVID, 19, Visitation: 5-9 pm Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 at Funeraria Del Angel Kaster-Maxon & Futrell F.H. Graveside Service: 11 am Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 at Desert View Cemetery. Interment: To follow. Survived by parents: Mark & Debra Kinch; wife: Angela Villalobos; brother: Thomas D. Raines; and sister: Dollie Fath. Published in El Paso Times from December 5 to December 7, 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: Waters, Braxton, Wilson, Smith Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4986/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dolores Laverne Waters, 63, of Albuquerque entered eternal life Wednesday, December 1, 2010. She was born October 19, 1947 in Las Cruces to Homer Braxton and Verna Mae Wilson Waters. Survivors include a sister, Lola M. Scott of Alvarado, Texas; three brothers, Homer M. Waters of Las Cruces and Bill Waters of Tijeras, New Mexico and James B. Water of Kaneohe, Hawaii. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Verna Mae Wilson Smith. A graveside service will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, December 4, 2010 in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Ave. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222. Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 4, 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: Cadriel, Vargas, Padilla, Villegas, Gomez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4985/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend, Shirley A. Cadriel, 51, of Las Cruces on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at her home. She was born October 14, 1959 in Las Cruces to Don and Norma Gomez Padilla. Shirley was a Health Insurance Specialist. Those left to mourn her passing include a son, Genaro Vargas of Phoenix, Arizona; two daughters, Monica Hernandez and Vanessa Cadriel; her parents, Don and Norma Padilla of Las Cruces; three brothers, Don Padilla, Jr. of Phoenix, Arizona, Jon and Steven Padilla both also of Las Cruces. Other survivors include eight grandchildren, Deseree and Isabel Hernandez, Layla and Jacob Licon II, Genaro Jr. and Giovanni Vargas, Sam and Andrew Rigales as well as many more family and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Gabriel and Juanita Villegas, maternal grandparents, Valentin and Alma Gomez. Visitation for Shirley will begin at 5 PM Sunday, December 5, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Evening Service is scheduled for 6 PM. A Graveside Service with inurnment of Cremains will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 2 PM in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho with Pastor Marcus McKay officiating. 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 4, 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: Ferrales, Parra Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4984/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Guadalupe P. Ferrales, 78, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born February 27, 1933 in Las Cruces to Casimiro and Maria Parra Ferrales. Mr. Ferrales served his country honorably in the United State Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from Raytheon Company, located in White Sands Missile Range, as a Diesel Mechanic. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Estella Shelley (Dr. Brent Shelley) of Las Cruces, Sonia L. Delgado (Richard, Sr.) of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sandra Coe (Dan) of Las Cruces; a son, Salvador A. Ferrales (Rose) of Las Cruces as well as an adopted son, Bobby Valencia also of Las Cruces; three brothers, Jose Ferrales of Tortugas, Manuel Ferrales of California and Arturo Ferrales of Las Cruces; two sisters, Elise York of Arizona and Paula Montoya of Las Cruces. Other survivors include 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, as well as Linda Ferrales Dominguez and husband, Arnulfo, whom the family wishes to thank for all the care they provided to Mr. Ferrales. Visitation for Mr. Ferrales will begin at 1 PM, Tuesday, December 7, 2010 in the Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 3600 Parroquia Street in Tortugas, where the Funeral Liturgy is scheduled to begin at 2 PM. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Military honors will be accorded by a Ft. Bliss Honor Guard. Serving as casket bearers will be Sal Ferrales, Jr., Ernest Ferrales, Jr., Richard Delgado, Sr., David Ferrales, Jr., Robert Ferrales, Jose Arreola and Juan Ramirez. 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." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 4, 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: Webster, Clay, Caudilll, Carter Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4983/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kittrick "Clay" Webster, 23, of South Donaldson Road in Loving, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2010 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 4) at Carlsbad Family Fellowship with Rev. Rusty Smith of Guadalupe Christian Camp officiating. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday (Dec. 3) from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday (Dec. 4) from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at West Funeral Home. Arrangements are entrusted to West Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at westfuneralhomellc.com He was born on February 21, 1987 in El Paso, Texas to John C. and Kelly Carter Webster. Clay moved to Eddy County as a young boy where he ranched along with his parents and grandparents. Clay attended Carlsbad Municipal Schools and graduated with the Class of 2005. He attended NMSU-C prior to going to work for Loudon Electric in Artesia. He was baptized on August 13, 2000 at Guadalupe Christian Camp. Clay enjoyed a wide range of outdoor activities from hunting to rodeo. He will be truly missed. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Gerald Clay and Terry Ann Caudill Carter. Clay is survived by his parents, John and Kelly Webster of Loving, NM; sister, Kandice and husband Scott Pennington and nephew Nathan Pennington, of Hobbs, NM; grandparents, Bud and Pat Webster of Silver City, NM; Uncles: Brett and wife Tara Webster of Alpine, CA and Todd and wife Lesti Webster of San Simon, AZ and 5 cousins. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 4, 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: Esparza, Barela Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4982/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Blas Barela Esparza, 64, of Hatch entered eternal life Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born February 3, 2010 in Rincon to Nieves and Beatrice Barela Esparza. Mr. Esparza retired as a mechanic. Survivors include four sons, Blas Esparza, Jr., Angel Esparza (Heather), Mario Esparza (Kimberly) and Gilbert Hernandez. Other survivors include five grandchildren, Martin, Mario, Anthony, Edward and Destiny; his brothers and sisters, Bito, Pablo, Demetrio, Johnny, David, Lucy, Petra, Pabla, Lipa and Lupe. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Nacho and Clemente. Cremation will take place. 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." Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 4, 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: Lytle Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4981/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert H. Lytle Jr., 82, of Las Cruces, NM passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 at Casa Bella Assisted Living. "Bob" was born July 12, 1928 in Laredo, Texas to Robert and Bernice Lytle. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and worked for many years at NASA as a Quality Assurance Officer. Bob was a member of the American Legion and had been a resident of Las Cruces for most of his life. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nina, of Las Cruces; one son Robert H. Lytle III and wife Laura of North Augusta, SC; two daughters, Priscilla Johnson and husband Richard and Bea Kuckens and husband John, all of Las Cruces. He is also survived by grandchildren Erin Johnson Magee and husband Michael of Dallas, TX; Stephen Johnson and wife Sarah of Las Cruces; and Jonathan and Suzanna Lytle, both of Augusta, GA. A visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday, December 6, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home Chapel where the funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Timothy Smith of Sonoma Springs Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM. To sign the online guest book or send condolences go to www.getzcares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 4, 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: Rivas, Espinoza Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4980/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Richard E. Rivas, 71, of Las Cruces, left his dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 14, 1939 in San Bernardino, California to Jose M. and Alberta Espinoza Rivas. Mr. Rivas served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a Life Insurance Agent with American National. He was a member of the VFW Post #3242, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #506 in San Bernardino, California and the Independent Order of Foresters. Those left to mourn his passing include his loving wife, Jennie Rivas of the family home; two sons, Richard D. Rivas and wife, Elizabeth of Fontana, California, René R. Rivas and companion, Jessica Morales of Las Cruces; a daughter, Teresa M. Hamlett and husband Michael of Ontario, California; four brothers, Albert J. Rivas and wife Nellie of Las Cruces, Ronald M. Rivas and wife Antoinette of Rialto, California, Larry Rivas of Colton, California, Phillip Rivas and wife Tammy of Bloomington, California; four sisters, Rachel Ramirez of Moreno Valley, California, Marion Rivas of Yucaipa, California, Stella Tovar of Bloomington, California, Lisa Ordaz and husband Joe of Calimesa, California. Other survivors include nine grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation for Mr. Rivas will begin at 6 PM Monday, December 6, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. Family and Friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Liturgy at 10 AM Tuesday, December 7, 2010 in Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine and Parish, 3600 Parroquia Street in Tortugas with Reverend Vince Petersen officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho with military honors accorded by a Fort Bliss Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment. Serving as casket bearers will be Richard, René, Angel and Albert Rivas, Cruz Campos and Michael Hamlett. Honorary bearers will be Ronald M., Larry and Phillip Rivas. 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 4, 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: Sundahl, Laffrenzen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4979/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Peggy Lynn Sundahl, 51, of Las Cruces, N.M., passed away on Nov. 14, 2010, at Sierra Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, after losing her courageous battle with cancer. Peggy was surrounded by her family when she passed away. Peggy was born on Aug. 31, 1959, in Pierre to Don and Pauline Sundahl. She was raised in Pierre where she attended school. After completing school, Peggy was employed as a hotel manager at Super 8 in Pierre. She then moved to Las Cruces, N.M., where she was employed as a hotel manager at the Coachlight Inn until she passed away.Peggy was a kind hearted and generous person. She was also a fun-loving person who had a contagious laugh. Peggy was a good friend to everyone that she knew and always put their needs before her own. She loved the climate and people of Las Cruces, N.M. Most of all, Peggy loved her two dogs, Pauly and Wally. Peggy's last wish was to have her ashes brought back to South Dakota and buried in the family plot in Wagner. Interment will take place at the Wagner Cemetery at a later date. She is survived by her parents, Don and Pauline Sundahl, of Pierre; three sisters, Donna (Gary) Howard, of Brighton, Colo., Carol (Anthony) Palese, of Hicksville, N.Y., and Linda Marrow; five brothers, John (Linda) Sundahl, of Pierre, Charlie Sundahl, of Pierre, Gary (Lawrence) Sundahl, of Thornton, Colo., Terry (Karen) Sundahl, of East Northport, N.Y., and Ronnie Honomichl, of Rapid City; many nieces and nephews; good friends, Walt Davy of Rapid City, Sam Griffin of Las Cruces, N. M.; Judy Goodrich of Texas, and Anthony Silva of Las Cruces, N.M.; and her two dogs, Pauly and Wally. Peggy was preceded in death by her baby sister, Judy Ann Sundahl, her maternal and paternal grandparents and her good friend Paulyn (Polly) Laffrenzen. Please send condolences to Don and Pauline Sundahl, 1915 E. Park St., Pierre, SD 57501. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 3, 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: McKenzie, Sanchez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4978/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Deborah M. Sanchez-McKenzie, 41, left her earthly body Monday November 29th, 2010 at La Posada MVH surrounded by her family and a whole bunch of love, Deborah had been ill for some time. Deborah was boron in Las Cruces to Abraham M. Sanchez (Abe) and Adelaida Jimenez Miller (Lita) on December 13th, 1968. She attended school and lived in Las Cruces until 1982 when she moved away with her mother, sister, and father Jerry miller to Clovis, New Mexico where she graduated from Clovis High School. While attending Clovis High, she played the clarinet in the concert band. She was active in theatre and student council. Deborah was a wonderful and bright student. She graduated class of 1986. Deborah met her husband of 15 years, Stephen Hampton, in Clovis, New Mexico; this union produced two of the most wonderful children a mother could have. Deborah later followed her Air Force husband to Virginia then San Antonio, Texas, which was a place that was very dear to her heart. She loved going to see the San Antonio missions ball team play; she was their loudest supporter in the stands and is to this day probably the only fan that was physically removed from the ballpark for being too vocal in her support of the Missions. Deborah was a very charitable person and was always thinking of others first, she was very outgoing and active in Girl Scouts, Dance, Scuba Diving, and most important to her was her faith and church. She had a great spiritual love for her Lord. Deborah had a great sense of humor, imagination, and really loved to write poetry. She loved to dance in the rain, and never cared who saw her. She later relocated to Carlsbad, New Mexico where she met and married her current husband Richard McKenzie. They moved to Las Cruces to be closer to family and medical services. Deborah was instrumental in her mother's search for a church to call home while she was a young adult in Clovis. Deborah lost her way during her illness, but in the end, the Lord brought her back to the fold. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard "Mack" McKenzie of Las Cruces, her daughters Tamatha Kathleen Mendelzon (husband Brant), and Victoria Casey Hampton of Killeen, Texas. She had one grandson, Michael Allen Mendelzon. She only knew him for 7 weeks, but he was the apple of her eye. She is also survived by her mother Adelaida (Lita) Miller, brother Dennis J. (wife Lorena) Sanchez, sister Denise M. (husband David F.) Thomen of Las Cruces, James Sanchez (partner Jessica Austin) of Santa Fe, brother Duane (wife Lydia) Miller of Dallas, Texas. She is also survived by three nephews, seven nieces, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Deborah was preceded in death by her father Abraham M. Sanchez (1980), her dad Jerry W. Miller (11/21/2010), and her youngest brother Abraham M. Sanchez (2004). At her request, Deborah has been cremated and a service of resurrection will be held Saturday December 4th, at 10am in St. Andrews Episcopal Church at 518 N. Alameda. Her remains will be interred in the columbarium in Kendrick Chapel. Arrangements are with La-Paz Graham's Funeral Home. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 3, 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: Parker, Entrikin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4977/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jesse Miller Parker, 84, passed away on November 30, 2010, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born in Itan, Texas on May 19, 1926 and grew up in Socorro, New Mexico. He later joined the U.S. Air Force in 1944 during WWII. He returned to New Mexico College of Agricultural & Mechanical Arts, now known as New Mexico State University. He graduated in February 1950 and worked for Olin Matheson Chemical Corporation. Jesse met the love of his life in 1949, Shirley Entrikin, and they were married September 2, 1950 in Las Cruces. He was recalled into the Air Force in August 1950 until 1952. He returned to his job with Olin Matheson and lived in Texas until 1970 when he joined Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and moved to Richmond, Virginia. While with Lincoln, Jesse earned his Charter Life Underwriter designation. He retired in 1987 and returned with his wife to Las Cruces in 1988. They spent their summers together at their Canadian home in Northwest Ontario. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley E. Parker; son, Thomas H. Parker and wife Rhonda of Greenup, Kentucky; daughter, Nancy Parker Tickle of Midlothian, Virginia; brother, Joseph E. Parker and wife Betty of Las Cruces; grandchildren, Joshua V. Parker, Joseph T. Parker, Derick E. Tickle, Brittany L. Parker, and Lyndsey J. Tickle; great-granddaughter, Alana P. Parker; niece, Lee Ann Parker; nephew, Michael Parker and wife Barbara; great-niece, Gena Castillo and husband Jaime; cousins, Carol and Ron Paynter, Pam VanVekoven, Kim and Dave Norvel, Debbie Sweem and Becky Simpson; great-great nephews and niece, Cameron, Grayson, and Brennan Castillo. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse L. Parker; mother, Kate M. Parker; brother, Jack M. Parker, cousin, John T. Sweem, sister-in-law, Barbara G. Parker, and great-niece Jennifer V. Hamilton. Services will be held on Friday, December 3, 2010, at the Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress Road, Las Cruces, at 2:30 in the afternoon with a reception following at First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Boutz Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5018 or at www.parkinson.org. The family would like to give special thanks to Alaina Johnson, Jay Robb, and the staff at the Heritage Assisted Living Home and the Mesilla Valley Hospice for their loving care given to Jesse. 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 2, 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: Hamill Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4976/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Frances V. Hamill, 96 of Las Cruces, NM died Monday November 29, 2010. She was born on December 1, 1913 in Kansas City, Kansas. Frances was a member of Fortuna Bonita Investment club for 35 years, Republican Women's Club, Wednesday Literary Club for 30 plus years, Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary Pink Ladies and The Daughters of The King at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. She enjoyed the time she spent with her Wednesday lunch bunch, traveling and sewing. Frances will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her daughter, Connie and husband Terry Moss of Las Cruces, NM and grandchildren, Steven Moss of Houston, TX and Kimberly Moss of Albuquerque, NM. Frances was preceded in death by her Husband Glenn Hamill and her parents. Frances's family would like give a special thank you to Jay, Alaina and the staff at The Heritage Assisted Living for their loving care of Frances over the last Three years and to the nurses of Mesilla Valley Hospice. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday December 3, 2010 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with Fr. Scott Ruthven, Rector officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Columbarium. In Lieu of flowers please make donations in Frances's name to The Heritage Assisted Living Piano Fund 854 Lettuce Ln. Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 526-7161 or to Mesilla Valley Hospice, Inc. 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.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 2, 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: De Oro, Lannert, Howard, Holguin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4975/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Yolanda M Lannert De Oro of Southern California on October 12, 2010. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and coworkers. Yolanda Marie Lannert was born September 7, 1955 in Aberdeen, Maryland. She grew up in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania where she attended high school and college. Most recently, Yolanda worked as an engineer for Boeing California for twenty years. Prior to moving to California in the mid-1980's she was employed at White Sands Missile Range for TRW and several other defense employers. She excelled in high school and belonged to the National Honor Society. She was multi-talented: played guitar, violin, and had a beautiful singing voice. She had high writing and language skills. Yolanda made friends easily throughout her life. She was a good mother and had a loving relationship with her only daughter. Yolanda is survived by her daughter Jessica Lee Howard of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; mother Elizabeth Holguin Lannert of Las Cruces; father Fred Lannert of Florida; sister Josie Elaine Lannert of Las Cruces; brother Fred William Lannert of Pennsylvania; Aunt Maria Silva of Las Cruces, and many cousins and relatives. Preceded her in death were: husband Martin Lee Howard; paternal grandparents Ida and Paul Lannert of New York; maternal grandparents Josefa M. and Silvino Holguin of Las Cruces; aunts Mary Jane Portera and Frances Holguin. To honor her wishes, a memorial service took place the weekend of November 6, 2010. The celebration of her life was held at a sea memorial in Newport Beach, California, with loving family and friends in attendance. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 2, 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: Farnham Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4974/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wilbur L "Willie" Farnham, 75, of Victoria, passed away November 28, 2010. He was born May 5, 1935, in Springboro, PA to the late Merlin and Gladys Farnham. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police, Fraternal Order of Eagles and a veteran of the US Army. He worked for the White Sands Missile Range in NM from 1957-1990 as an Electronic Technician, Telemetry and Data Collections Division. He is survived by 2 Daughters: Sherrie and Charles Dermit of Victoria; and Sandy Farnham of San Antonio. 2 brothers Merlin Farnham of PA and Roy Farnham of NJ. He is also survived by 4 Grandchildren: Jennifer, Damon, John and Phyllis. 6 Great Grandchildren: Jessica, Kaitlyn, Hailey, Emma, Ashton and Reilly. Including his parents he was preceded in death by 2 Brothers Leslie M and Raymond H Farnham. Memorial Services will be held Thursday at 2PM at Heritage Funeral Home, Cheri Tummelson officiating. Heritage Funeral Home of Memory Gardens in charge of arrangements, 361-578-3611. To leave a comforting message or share a fond memory, please go to www.heritagefhvictoria.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 2, 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 Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4973/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry forgot his picture 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.