This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Hernandez, Mendoza, Howard, Barron Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4933/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jose T. "Titty" Hernandez , 81, of Anthony, NM passed away on November 5, 2010 at his home. He was born June 11, 1929 to Manuel and Maria Hernandez. He is survived by his loving wife Rejinalda Hernandez, sons Jesus Hernandez and Rodrigo Hernandez, daughters Paula Gonzalez, and Matilde Hernandez, brothers Miguel Hernandez, and Manuel Hernandez, sisters Josefina Mendoza, Licha Howard, and Lilia Barron. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Our family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers and special thanks to the staff at Amber Care Hospice and Home Health Care for their wonderful services provided. Viewing will be from 6-7pm at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Anthony, NM with a prayer vigil to follow at 7:00PM. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 13, also at St. Anthony Church to begin at 10am with burial to follow at Anthony Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his sons and grandsons. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on November 10, 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: Schneider, Swartz Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4932/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bonna Jean (Swartz) Schneider, 83, of San Angelo, TX, and formerly of Berlin Heights, OH, widow of William G Schneider, passed away Nov. 9, 2010 in San Angelo TX,Born in Berlin Heights, OH, October 25, 1927, daughter of Howard and Martha Swartz, Bonna lived much of her life in Ohio, residing in Berlin Heights, Huron and Norwalk. She had also resided in Deming, NM, Nashville, TN, Las Cruces, NM, El Paso, TX and for the last 15 years San Angelo TX. She was married for 50 years to William G. Schneider, who passed away in 1995.A 1945 graduate of Berlin Heights High School, she was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of Lakeview Methodist Church in Berlin Heights and most recently Lakeview Methodist Church in San Angelo. She was a member of Pythian Sisters State Temple 1, serving as Grand Chief of Ohio 1973-74. She loved crafts and playing the piano and organ for church and other activities. She is survived by son Richard and wife, Sue Schneider, San Angelo; daughter Kathleen and husband, Richard Wickens, Sandusky, OH; daughter-in-law Patricia Schneider, Norwalk; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Robert wife, Barbara Schneider; sisters-in-law Vinie Swartz, Joanne and husband, Blake Hamer, Georgia Skiver (all from Ohio); nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by husband William, son Thomas, parents, and brother Howard. Visitation is 2-4 pm with services at 7 pm Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Robert Massie Funeral Home, 402 Rio Concho Dr., San Angelo, TX. Burial will be at 1 pm Saturday, November 13 at Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress Rd, Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to VistaCare Hospice or Senior Care Center (formerly Legend Oaks).Bonna's obituary and memorial guestbook may be viewed online at www.RobertMassie.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on November 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: Hunter, Woolridge, Wade Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4931/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Doris Hunter, 81, longtime Deming resident passed away Saturday November 6, 2010 at her daughters home in Las Cruces. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 at Baca's Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1pm at Baca's Funeral Chapel with Pastor Darrell Witmer of the First Christian Church officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Doris was born March 23, 1929 to Lester Woolridge and Roxy Wade in Russell Springs, Kentucky. She moved to Deming in 1942 where she worked and retired from Wells Fargo Bank and Qwest Telephone Company. Survivors include her daughter Carroll and husband Gary Robinson; grandson Michael and wife Carolyn Gose; great-grandson, Brandon Gose; great-great-grandchildren, Jordan, Jacob and Rhaelyn Gose; great-grandsons, Manny, Justin and Gary Gose; great-granddaughter, Casandra Gose; great-great-granddaughter, Isabella Gonzales; granddaughter, LaDonna and husband Kenny Taylor; great-grandchildren, Justin, Clay and Jessalyn Taylor; granddaughter, Jeryl Bonar; great-granddaughter Ashley Bonar; granddaughter, Christy Jurney; great-grandchildren, Kyton and Kyler Jurney; grandson, Kenneth and wife Candance Robinson; great-grandchildren, Gavin and Jacob Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Hunter and her parents, Lester and Roxy Woolridge. 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 November 12, 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: Cooley, Boultinghouse Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4930/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our much-loved dad, Noel E. Cooley, 77, on Thursday, October 28, 2010. He was born to Rollin and Buelah (Boultinghouse) Cooley on October 24, 1933 in Alton, KS. After he graduated from high school he served in the U.S. Army for 3 years during the Korean War where he received training with the Engineering Department. He returned to Kansas and served 8 years in the Kansas Army Reserve. He graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. A career move sent him out to the southwest and landed him in Las Cruces where he worked in the Defense Mapping Agency at White Sands Missile Range for 27 years. After his retirement, he remained active in numerous organizations such as: Dona Ana County Associated Sportsmen (DACAS), AMVETS, VFW #10124, Moose Lodge, Eagles, American Legion and Game and Fish. He enjoyed serving on the numerous committees, community projects, and offices. Noel loved the solitude of the wilderness and was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, camping, and hunting. He loved piddling around the house and yard. He was quite adept at designing tools and other gadgets to make these sometimes mundane tasks simpler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rollin and Buelah Cooley and his brothers, Derrold Cooley of Denver, CO., and Lee Cooley of Osborne, KS.; brother-in-laws, Ted Blank of Natoma, KS., and Ernest Macha of Grain Valley, MO. Survivors include his daughter, Pam Poitevint (Craig-husband) of Las Cruces, NM; son, Richard Cooley of Albuquerque, NM.; grandson, Forrest Sweet of Albuquerque, NM.; granddaughter Lindsay Poitevint of Las Cruces, NM.; sisters Clorice Blank of Natoma, KS.; Ruth Macha of Grain Valley, MO.; Sibyl Hale of Loves Park, IL.; and brothers Roy Cooley (Alice-wife) of Mesa, AZ.; and Mart Cooley (Rhonda-wife) of Ft. Collins, CO. He will truly be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins that he left behind. The family would like to extend a gracious "Thank you" to the staff at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. We will eternally be grateful to a group of complete strangers who came into our father's life and treated him with loving care, compassion and dignity. We would also like to thank Paul at Getz Funeral Home who assisted in our father's cremation. Upon our father's request there will be no memorial services. He will be laid to rest this spring in Alton, Kansas in the family's plot. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM or to a charity of your choice. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on November 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: De Oro, Lannert, Holguin, Howard Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4929/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Yolanda M De Oro of Southern California on October 12, 2010. 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 Lass 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 November 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: Huneycutt Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4928/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jimmy Honeycutt, publisher of American Classifieds of Southern New Mexico since 1993 and Beaumont/Houston since 2002, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010 after a short-lived battle with cancer in Houston, Texas. He was born on January 30th, 1947 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, and partner of 23 years, Marla Honeycutt; his children, Robert of Dallas, TX; john of Slidell, LA; Matt of Dallas, TX; Amie of Shreveport, LA; Brittany, Savanna, and Jazzlin of Las Cruces, NM; and 6 grandchildren, four boys and two girls. He also left behind a "work" family at 2 America Classifieds papers - employees and customers. He will be forever missed. There will be a "Celebration of Life" gathering in Las Cruces, NM on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6-8pm @ Lorenzo's Ristorante Italian in Old Mesilla, 1750 Calle de Mercado #4, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Phone (575) 525-3170. For more information see this weeks American Classifieds. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on November 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: Brody, Kroese, Werner Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4927/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dorothy Sandra Brody died on November 1, 2010, in Las Cruces, NM, from complications of Alzheimer's. She was 88 years old. Born in New York City on June 18, 1922, Dorothy was the only child and cherished daughter of Rae Kroese Werner and Bernard C. Werner. Dorothy was an honor student in high school and received a BBA from City College, NY, where she met her husband and life partner, Carl Brody. They married in 1945, and became an inseparable pair, in life, love, and business. They had no children, but enjoyed the love of an extended family of cousins in New York, Florida, and New Mexico. Dorothy worked as a CPA in the '40s, and went on to study law at NYU, attaining a law degree and entrance to the New York bar in 1952. Her husband Carl also became an attorney, and both specialized in tax law in New York State. Dorothy, with her husband, was an avid fan of horse racing, Italian cooking, Hollywood movies, The New York Times cross-word puzzles, languages, art, and big-band music. She also hand-knitted amazing sweaters for her husband and herself, and learned to design and sew her own clothes. Dorothy and Carl lived in Manhattan, and wintered in Florida until Carl's death in 2000. When Alzheimer's advanced to where she could no longer live alone, Dorothy moved to New Mexico to live near her close cousin Marjorie Brooke, and under the loving care of her nieces Jacqueline Porter of Las Cruces, and Ricki-Ellen Brooke of San Francisco. In New Mexico, Dorothy charmed everyone who met her with her ability to identify all the actors and actresses from the old Hollywood films, her inclination to correct her care-givers' use of the English language, and her skills at recounting excellent, if sometimes ribald, jokes. Dorothy will be especially remembered with love and gratitude by her nieces, Jacquie and Ricki, for the life-lessons she taught us: to smile through difficult times, to use wit to counter adversity, and to live wholly in-the-moment, with grace, and grit, and impeccable grammar. Dorothy's family thanks the staff of Mesilla Valley Hospice, Home Instead, The Heritage, and all the very special companion-caregivers that Dorothy had while living at home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Alzheimer's Association (http://www.alz.org/). Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on November 12, 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: Madrid, Barncastle, Fitch, Triviz Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4926/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Charles Madrid Jr., born Nov. 23, 1919, in Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away peacefully and in the presence of his loving family on Nov. 8, 2010, at the age of 90. Charlie was the eldest son of a founding family of Dona Ana and Las Cruces. His father was Charles Madrid Sr., an American Indian leader, a banker, farmer and rancher in the Mesilla Valley. His mother was the beautiful Irish, Jennie Barncastle of Dona Ana. She was a descendant of Union Soldier John D. Barncastle, who came to New Mexico in the California Column during the Civil War. These soldiers were some of the first non-native, non-Hispanic settlers of the Mesilla Valley. Charlie's beautiful, devoted wife of 70 years is Virginia (Mabel) Madrid, daughter of John Fitch and Juanita Triviz. Like his father, Charlie was a leader of the Piro-Manso-Tiwa Tribe, Pueblo of San Juan de Guadalupe and served as Tribal Chairman for over twenty years and was instrumental in tracing our tribal history in this region back to the 1400's. As a young man, Charlie was often seen riding his horse between Las Cruces and Dona Ana where he visited his Barncastle cousins and courted the love of his life, Mabel Fitch. Charlie joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 16 where he proudly served in the South Pacific theatre during World War II. Thereafter, he also served in the U.S. Army. While in the military, Charlie was a competitive boxer. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from NMSU in 1956. This included the study of animal science. He subsequently worked for and retired from the management of a dairy for the U.S. Dept. of Justice. Charlie enjoyed life fully and had many interests. He cultivated an organic fruit and pecan orchard in San Isidro, North of Las Cruces. He had a life-long love of nature, the outdoors, horticulture, the animal kingdom and astronomy. As a master gardener, he grafted and grew many varieties of grapes, peaches, apricots, figs, and pomegranates and was proud of his homemade wine. As a beekeeper he was featured in "The Mother Earth News" magazine and spent many years surrounded by his magnificent chickens and roosters that greeted him each dawn. Charlie was an expert hunter who took the time to teach his sons and nephews hunting skills such as shooting, tracking, and bow hunting on horseback. He taught many others hunting skills including camouflage, portage, marksmanship, and Indian hunting rituals and traditions. Charlie was very well read and especially interested and knowledgeable about American Indian history and civil rights for all people. This was a passion that he shared with his children and all who knew him. Charlie will be remembered for his forthrightness, keen sense of humor and the mischievous twinkle in his beautiful green eyes. He will also be remembered by his family and friends for his wisdom, insight and vitality. Charlie was preceded in death by his son, Michael Madrid, and siblings, Mary Paredes, Henry Madrid, and Geronimo Madrid. In addition to his wife Mabel, he is survived by his sister, Aurelia (Bella) Camunez, and his children: Charles Madrid III, Former Attorney General Patricia Madrid and her husband L. Michael Messina, Phillip Madrid, Celeste Taylor, M.D., Cindy Madrid, and Paul Madrid; his grandchildren, Samantha Madrid, J.D., Giancarlo Madrid Messina, Jennifer Madrid, Celeste DeMars, J.D., Michael Taylor, Asher and Brandon Madrid, Gian Quinn Madrid, and ! Gage Madrid; and his great grandchildren, Emlen Joyce, Diego and Hudson DeMars, and Alyssa and Devon Madrid. A memorial service will be held at Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 East Boutz Road, Las Cruces on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 10:00am. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory, Las Cruces. 527-2222. To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on November 12, 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: Whitlow, Brogdon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4925/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Delorise Ann Whitlow, 67, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a short, but courageous battle with cancer, on November 2, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Eugene Whitlow, daughter, Lori Byre and husband Greg Byre of Ashburn, VA, son Shawn Whitlow of Round Rock, TX, and her two precious grandsons Noah and Caleb Byre of Ashburn, Va., and her closest friends of 40 years, Kenneth and Sharon McCardle of Las Cruces. She is also survived by her brother, Butch Brogdon and wife Cathy of McCrory, AR; sister Mona Chilcutt and husband Charles of Dexter, Missouri; sister-in-law Cecilia Ingram and husband Kim Ingram of Lakeland, FL, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Brogdon, her father, LC Brogdon, her father-in-law CE Whitlow, and her mother-in-law Gretchen Whitlow. She was born March 3, 1943, in McCrory, Arkansas to Lloyd Carl and Ruby Mae Brogdon. After graduating from high school she attended Ouachita Baptist University where she obtained a bachelors degree in education. She and Eugene were married in their senior year of college and following graduation, moved to New Mexico to begin their lives together. Ann began teaching a Lucero Elementary in 1965 and then continued her profession at Booker T. Washington Elementary, where she taught for 26 years. She truly loved teaching children! She was an active member of First Baptist Church for over 45 years, serving on numerous committees, singing in the choir, and teaching Sunday School. She was larger than life and never met a stranger. Her smile was infectious and she truly left the world a better place. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. At Ann's request, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at the First Baptist Church, 106 S. Miranda Street, Las Cruces, NM, on Friday, November 12th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann's name can be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or to Mesilla Valley Hospice. 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 November 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: Banks, Apodaca Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4924/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jean Marie Banks Apodaca, 46 of Las Cruces, NM died Thursday November 4, 2010. She was born in Davenport, Iowa to William and Josephine Banks on July 10, 1964. Jean graduated from Goddard High School in Roswell, New Mexico in May of 1982. After high school she attended New Mexico State University graduating with a B.S. in Accounting in 1986 and later returning to N.M.S.U. to work on her Master's in Education graduating with Honors in 1998. In her free time Jean enjoyed reading, stitchery, volleyball and bowling. She was a member of N.E.A. and was an A.E.S. facilitator for the Las Cruces Public Schools beginning her 12th year. During that time Jean worked at many schools within the District but most recently Columbia and Fairacres Elementary Schools. She was a devoted Catholic and a member of St Albert the Great Newman Center. Her greatest pride and joy were the accomplishments of her two sons and the many students whose lives she touched. Jean is survived by her sons, Andy and Danny Apodaca, of Albuquerque, NM, mother Josephine Banks of Las Cruces, NM, sister Karen Lupien and husband Todd of Roswell, NM, brothers, Mike Banks and Tom and wife Cassie Banks all of Las Cruces, NM, aunts Mary Jane Kuemmerle of Indianapolis, Indiana and Mary Jo Dadaian of Davenport, Iowa, and nieces, Katherine and Cynthia Lupien, and Annie and Baylee Banks. She was preceded in death by her father, William T. Banks. Her brothers, Mike and Tom Banks, are her honorary pallbearers. Jean was able to assist with the plans for her services by asking members of her family to participate. A prayer vigil lead by her aunt, Mary Jane Kuemmerle, will be at 7:00 pm on Friday November 12, 2010 at St Albert the Great Newman Center. Her sons and nieces will help with the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 13, 2010 also at St Albert the Great Newman Center with Fr. Mitch Dowalgo officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later time at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the AES Camp Invention program. Checks may be made out to Camp Invention and marked camp #nm62-13925 Jean Apodaca Scholarship. Mail to 3701 Highland Park St NW North Canton, Ohio 4472. 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 November 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: Marquez, Arevalo, Diaz Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4923/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Isabel Marquez, 82, of Las Cruces and formerly of Chamberino entered eternal life Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at her home. She was born November 19, 1928 in Chamberino to Concepcion and Natalia Arevalo Diaz. She was a homemaker and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons and daughters, Jose A. Marquez and wife, Patsy, Dolores Marquez and companion, Adam Apodaca, Jaime Marquez and companion, Anna, Jerry Marquez and companion, Patricia Garcia and Patrick Marquez and companion, Soledad; one brother, Manuel Diaz of Doña Ana. Other survivors include fifteen grandchildren, Paul Marquez, Patrick Marquez, Adrienne Abbs, Terry Jo Esparza, Frankie Marquez, Natasha Marquez, Karina Holguin, Jerry Marquez, Jr., Lori Morales, Hector Sarellano, Jr., Omar Sarellano, Diego Marquez, Delilah Marquez, Max Madrid and Colleen Marquez, as well as thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Rodolfo Marquez; two sons, Rodolfo Marquez, Jr., and Ricardo Marquez and a grandson, Geno Marquez. Visitation for Mrs. Marquez will begin at 6 PM, Friday, November 12, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled to begin at 7 PM. The Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, November 13, 2010 in San Luis Rey Catholic Church in Chamberino with the Reverend Robert Villegas, C.S.C. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the Chambeirno Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Paul Marquez, Patrick Marquez, Max Madrid, Jerry Marquez, Jr., Hector Sarellano, Jr., and Mike Esparza. Honorary bearers will be Lori Morales, Natasha Marquez and Jerry Abbs. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222 To send condolences online log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.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: Horcasitas, Borrego, Gonzales Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4922/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Josephine Borrego Horcasitas, 87, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on November, 5, 2010 at St. Theresa Healthcare in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born, May 11, 1923 in Silver City, New Mexico to Amado Borrego and Andrea Gonzales. Visitation for Josephine, "Pimpi" as she was known to many will begin at 6pm on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Baca's Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary to follow at 7 pm with Deacon Bill Holguin officiating. The Mass of Resurrection will be held on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 10:30 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Silver City, with Father Marcos Reyna officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. Bayard National Cemetery. During her early years, she worked as a waitress at the Air Base in Deming during World War II, at the Silver Café, and other Silver City restaurants. She was always a gregarious, vivacious lady and would often break out in song or a joke for her family. Josie was naturally musical and was self taught on the piano. She would play the piano and sing at family gatherings with her sisters and brother. Josie was a devout catholic, praying the rosary daily, and asking the saints to bless everyone she knew. She joked that the saints were hunch backed because she burdened them with so many prayers. Josie was an extremely loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She touched many lives and was loved by everyone who knew her. She was also a very humble lady always making the most with very little. She loved to cook for her family and friends; she had too many specialties to count: empanadas, tamales, red and green chili con carne, albondigas, rice pudding, and her ! salsa was the best! Josie had a true green thumb; she enjoyed gardening, canning fruits and vegetables and making jams from her fruit trees. Josie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alfredo Horcasitas; two sisters, Elisa Acuna and Carmen Romero; and one brother Lorenzo Borrego. She is survived by one son David and wife Barbara of Albuquerque, NM; two granddaughters, Dana Horcasitas Flocken and husband Phil of Denver, CO, and Debra Horcasitas Nunez and husband Danny of Las Cruces, NM; three great grandsons, Luis Munoz of Las Cruces, NM, Alexander and William Flocken of Denver, CO; one sister Virginia Fletcher of Calexico, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as casket bearers will be Robert Borrego, Robert Borrego Jr., Armando Borrego, Norman Borrego, Gilbert Romero and Alvino Provencio. Honorary bearers will be Luis Munoz and Danny Nunez. To send condolences, please login to: www.bacasfuneralchapels.com Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Silver City, 3805 Delk Drive. Phone 388-2334. Exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care". Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on November 10, 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: Holland, Dudley Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4921/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bert Holland, Jr., a long time resident of Las Cruces, lost his battle with Alzheimer's on October 28, 2010. Bert was born on March 3,1927 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, to parents Bert Holland, Sr. and Cora Lee Dudley Holland. Bert was raised and attended school in Tucumcari, NM. In high school, he was a photographer and editor for the school newspaper and played on the Tennis team, lettering in the sport. During his Junior year of high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Since Bert was an Honor Roll student and had completed enough course work, he graduated from Tucumcari High School in May 1945, a year early. Bert was inducted into the U.S. Army in June 1945, he served in Germany as part of the occupational forces. He was a photographer and writer during his deployment in Germany. Bert was Honorably Discharged in 1947. He attended New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, now NMSU, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Education in June 1951. Bert was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, he was also a member of the Marching Band and the Jazz Band, playing Trumpet. While attending college, he met and married Donna Meacham in August 1951. He continued his studies receiving a Master of Arts in August 1957. Bert was a teacher and an administrator in the Las Cruces Public School System for 38 years. He spent most of his career at Court Junior High School as a teacher, then as the Assistant Principal for many years, and as Principal from 1972 - 1978. Bert also taught at Picacho Junior High School and Onate High School, from where he retired in 1989. Bert was instrumental in bringing computers into the classrooms. He wrote proposals and helped to set up the first computer labs in the Las Cruces School System. He taught in the computer classrooms and helped to develop the curriculums. He influenced and encouraged hundreds of students leaving a wonderful legacy in the community for many years to come, a legacy of which his family is so very proud. Bert and Donna were members of the Aggie Booster Club, Century Club, from 1969-1981. They were members of the Sun Country Striders Volkssport Club, in which they participated together for several years. As an officer of the Club, Bert prov! ided organizational support for the Sun Country Striders and its events. Bert was also involved in the community. He was a member of the Lion's Club Del Noche for many years providing public service and support. He received great satisfaction giving his time to help others. The family of Bert Holland wishes to express great appreciation to Jill Shannon and the staff of Casa Bella Residential Home and the Ambercare Hospice staff for the loving care they provided for their father. Bert Holland, Jr. inspired his family and gave them encouragement all during his life. He will live in our memories forever. Bert is survived by his three children Robert Holland and wife Terese Ford of Jemez Springs, NM, Gary Holland and wife Kyong of Phoenix, AZ, and Cyndi Holland and husband Brad Geller of Tucson, AZ. Bert's wife of 58 years, Donna Mae Meacham Holland, preceded him in death in December 2009. Bert has two grandchildren, Erik Holland of El Paso, TX, Kara Holland Birge of El Paso, TX, and one great-granddaughter Sydney Rose Birge. Bert was also preceded in death by his little brother George Holland, early in his childhood. A memorial service will be held at Getz Funeral Home on Saturday November 13, 2010 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to Ambercare Foundation, 850 N. Telshor #A., Las Cruces, NM 88005, 575-894-1828. 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 November 10, 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: Zerbey, Prohn, Certini Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4920/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Benjamin Joseph Zerbey, resident of Las Cruces, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the age of 85. He and his wife Jane Meyer Zerbey have resided in Las Cruces since 1982 after Ben retired from 32 years of service in the National Park Service. He was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1925 to John F. Zerbey and Florence Smith Zerbey. He graduated from Pottsville High School, served honorably in the U. S. Navy in WWII, and earned a degree in political science from the University of New Mexico. In 1950, Ben began his career as a seasonal guide at Carlsbad Caverns National Park and was assigned as a permanent ranger at Saguaro National Monument in Tucson, Arizona. He was chief ranger at Isle Royale National Park, Houghton, Michigan; superintendent of Hopewell National Historic Site near Reading, PA and Minuteman National Historic Park, Concord, MA. He was general superintendent of the Boston Group of Parks, Boston, MA; chief, Office Operations Evaluation and deputy regional director of Mid Atlantic Regional Office, Philadelphia, PA; and assistant to the regional director of Utah District Office of national parks. Ben was recently a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary. He was a member of Serra Club. Working to improve vocations in the Church was dear to his heart. He served as a member of the state land office advisory board for 11 years and on the NM executive committee of the Sierra Club. Ben was a life-long sports enthusiast, who enjoyed hiking, jogging, camping, and skiing. He was a faithful steward of nature. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Jane; daughters Sara Courtney (Baton Rouge, LA) and Charlotte Certini and her husband, Alessandro (Sesto Fiorentino, Italy); by sons Roderic Zerbey (Maynard, MA), Mark Zerbey and his wife Anna (Albuquerque), Benjamin "Joe" Zerbey and his wife Michele (Lititz, PA) and Rafael Zerbey (Las Cruces); by granddaughters Gabrielle Laurent Prohn (Durham, NC), Taylor Zerbey (Los Angeles, CA), Alexandra Zerbey (Newton, MA), Corianne Zerbey (Maynard, MA), Olivia Zerbey (Albuquerque) and by grandsons Nicolas Certini (Sesto Fiorentino, Italy), and Zack Zerbey (Las Cruces). He is predeceased by his parents, brother John and sisters Florence and Margaret. A rosary will be said at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 12, 2010 followed by a funeral mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina St., Las Cruces, NM. There will be a service at San Felipe Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM later in the month. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the vocations endowment may be sent to the Diocese of Las Cruces Foundation Inc., 1280 Med Park Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88005 or to the Southwest Environmental Center, 275 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, NM 88001. 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 November 10, 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: Marshall, Barela, Rodriguez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4919/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lorraine R. Marshall went in peace to be with our Lord on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010 at the home of her daughter in Deming, NM. She was born May 8, 1944 in Dona Ana, NM to Lorenzo and Lillian Barela Rodriguez. She was retired after many years of faithful service from the Las Cruces Public Schools and enjoyed going to casinos, garage sales and crocheting but her passion was for her family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her children Lisa Murillo and husband David, Kathy Marshall and companion Bob Heinsen and William (Billy) Marshall all of Las Cruces and Judith Parra and husband Sonny of Deming, NM; mother Lillian Rodriguez of Dona Ana, NM; grandchildren Alexis and Cody; brother Randy Rodriguez and wife Maria; niece and nephew Erika and Christopher Rodriguez and by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Lorraine was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Marshall and by her father Lorenzo Rodriguez. Special thanks goes to her daughter Judith, Bertha Sainz and all the staff at Ambercare of Deming, NM for the love and care during her illness. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home where a prayer vigil will follow at 7 PM. The funeral mass to celebrate her life will be at 10 AM on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church with Fr. Miguel Macaya officiating. Rite of Committal will be at the Don Ana Cemetery. The honor of being a pallbearer goes to Sonny Parra, Christopher Rodriguez, David and Cody Murillo, Bob Heinsen, Ramon Barela and Jeffery Banegas. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ambercare Hospice, 112 W. Pine, Deming, NM 88030. 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 November 9, 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: Paulus Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4918/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Oliver Paulus, August 9,1923-October 28, 2010, passed away at Memorial Medical Center after a long illness of 5 years. Survived by his loving wife Loretta and Roscoe, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Richard and sisters Irene, Gloria, and Natalie and his parents. A resident of Las Cruces since 2005 he was born to Amelia and Walter Paulus in Nigara Falls, N.Y. He resided in Youngstown, N.Y. and at his retirement moved to New Mexico. He was employed by T. Margeth Pfeiffer Foods as a purchasing agent. Served in the US Navy as a pharmacist mate from 1941-1948 and encountered many Pacific battles on the destroyer U.S. Mc Nair. He was an avid golfer prior to his illness, a lover of animals he enjoyed his dog Roscoe. He enjoyed reading and the company of his wife. A memorial service will be held on November 12, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church 5525 Cristo Rey Dona Ana, NM 88032. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on November 9, 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: Sanchez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4917/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Theodore A. Sanchez, 65, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. Ted as he was fondly known was born march 29, 1945 in Taos, NM. He was a veteran of the US Air force where he served our country honorably and was also retired from Allstate Insurance Co. after many years of faithful service. Ted enjoyed the outdoors and fishing but his passion was for his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his son Teddy Sanchez Jr. of Las Cruces; daughter Tracy Sanchez of Fountain, CO; grandchildren Tristan, Taige and Taryn; brothers Mike and Floyd and by nieces, nephews and cousins. Also surviving him is his wife to be Sherri Kehs. Ted was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Arthur. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held today Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home with Pastor Johnny Elliott of Faith Chapel Assembly of God officiating. 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 November 6, 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: Eubanks, Hedges, Merle Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4916/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shelton Eubanks passed on to our Lord at his residence in Las Cruces on Tues, Nov 2nd. He was surrounded by his loving family. He lived a full life with many friends and was an inspiration to those who knew him. He was one of nine children born to Shelton and Virgie Eubanks in Vernal, Mississippi on August 21, 1935. He attended school there and at nearby Leakesville. In 1957, he married Deanna Hedges and shortly thereafter became the father to Jodie and Jimmy Eubanks. Shelton retired in 1988 from White Sands Missile Range after proudly serving 33 years as a civilian employee. During that time, he played a key role in the National Range Telemetry division where he and other range personnel monitored and reported on critical long-range missile performance parameters during the cold war testing years up to and including NASA Space Shuttle missions. He oversaw the early development of some of the Range's very first advanced tracking stations which are still in use near the major! launch complexes east of the WSMR main post area, as well as some of the remote tracking sites at the mid and up-range areas. He was an outdoorsman and loved the time spent with friends and family, whether he was out hunting, fishing, or both. After retirement, he was always busy with many different projects as he had many talents. He became an avid gold prospector and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Shelton was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason at his home lodge, Jornada Lodge #70 in Mesilla, NM on Sept 8, 2010. Although he was hampered by health problems during the past few years, he did not let that keep him from doing the things that knew were important such as making sure his loved ones were safe and, most important, taking care of his loving wife of 53 years. His compassion for friends and family was one of the most endearing qualities he possessed. He is survived by his wife Deanna, children Jodie and Jimmy, grandchildren Jason and Nicole, brothers Wayne and Nolan, and sisters Jean, Avis, and Eva-Ray. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ruben and William (Bill), and sister Ruby-Merle. He leaves behind a legacy known only to those who were fortunate to have been blessed by his friendship and wisdom. A brief service will be held at 10 a.m. on Sat, Nov 6th at the La-Paz Grahams Funeral Home, followed by interment at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. As a final note, Shelton wanted those who knew and loved him to know that he'll "be waiting on the porch swing". 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 November 5, 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: Branigan Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4915/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library: A pioneer family's gift to the city By Jeff Barnet jbarnet@lcsun-news.com Posted: 11/06/2010 LAS CRUCES - Thomas Branigan Memorial Library is named for one the city's most famous pioneers. Branigan, who was born in 1847, fought for the Union in the Civil War, joining the 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry at the age of 14. Known as Capt. Branigan, he settled in Las Cruces, where he would hold the offices of postmaster, assessor and many other "positions of trust and honor" in the community, according to his 1925 obituary. When his wife, Alice M. Branigan, a schoolteacher who was a native of Cook County, Ill., died in 1932, she bequeathed to the city a gift that has never stopped giving: A donation of $35,000 that funded the building of a city library. The original Branigan Library - a Pueblo-style building at the corner of Main Street and Hadley Street - was dedicated to the city of Las Cruces on Oct. 31, 1935. That building is now the Branigan Cultural Center. Alice Branigan also left $30,000 for books, and today the interest on that principal continues to buy books for the Branigan Library - in fact, it generates approximately $40,000 a year for new books, according to Lynette Schurdevin, library administrator. In today's dollars, the combined $65,000 would be the equivalent of $1,029,000, based on an average annual inflation rate of 3.78 percent. The library officially opened and began circulating books 75 years ago, on Nov. 7, 1935. Branigan Library will celebrate its 75th anniversary this Sunday. "We're very excited to celebrate our 75th anniversary," Schurdevin said. "And we look forward to another 75 years." Branigan Library was actually Las Cruces' second public library. In 1927, the Woman's Improvement Association established a circulating library in the WIA Club House that still stands on Reymond Street across from Pioneer Women's Park. WIA members, including Alice Branigan, took turns serving as librarians. The WIA donated its 1,000 books to the new public library in 1935. Mayor J. Benson Newell chaired the library committee that hired Mrs. Effie Carmichael of Dallas as librarian for the new public library. According to a report in the Las Cruces Daily News, Carmichael had 15 years of library experience and had been "trained in leading Western libraries." Carmichael held the post until 1942, when she was succeeded by Mrs. W. Grover Murphy. Mrs. Maud Sullivan, director of El Paso's public library, gave the keynote address at the 1935 dedication ceremony, pointing out that being a librarian "is anything but a genteel profession." Mrs. O. H. Brown, chairman of the program committee, was praised by the Daily News for arranging "a delightful program." The Santa Fe-style building, designed by architect Percy McGhee, won recognition and admiration for its appearance. Above the circulation desk was a mural by well-known artist Tom Lea: It depicted the 16th century arrival of Franciscan friars in what is now southern New Mexico. The foreman of the construction job was Henry James, author of "Curse of the San Andres." In 1938, the library received national recognition as one of the 24 most beautiful small public library buildings in the United States. "Architecturally, the building is a fine example of early New Mexico design," the Daily News stated. In 1967, it was deemed a building of historic significance by the Do a Ana County Historical Society. The original library had shelf space for 6,000 volumes and stack space for an additional 25,000 volumes. The reading rooms could comfortably seat 65 patrons. The library began children's summertime story hours in 1937 in conjunction with the State College Story League. The library featured a community auditorium that was used for many civic functions such as children's programs, dance programs, plays and meetings. The building was renovated and remodeled in 1961. In the 1960s and '70s, the library had its own cat, who went by the moniker "Mr. Nero." There was also a parakeet. (There is no written record of how the cat and the parakeet got along.) In her will, Alice Branigan stipulated that "said building shall be held in perpetuity for library purposes ... said building shall be known as the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, and shall be so inscribed upon its portals." The newspapers felt it was an excellent tribute to the Capt. Branigan, the man with the bushy moustache and captain's hat whom the Daily News called "a New Mexico pioneer." The current library building at Picacho Avenue and Main Street, once the site of the Lucero Elementary School, was dedicated on Nov. 21, 1979. Sources: Newspaper and scrapbook archives compiled by the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, and the documents "Thomas Branigan Memorial Library: A History," written by Margaret Neill in 2008, and "Thomas Branigan Memorial Library: A History, " compiled in 1977. 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: Ohler, Younkin, Witt, Parish, Courtney, Maust Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4914/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LAS CRUCES Sun News 5 Nov 2010 Ken E. Ohler, former Las Cruces city manager and city commission member, died Wednesday in Holidaysburg, Pa. Ohler, 71, was city manager from July 1977 until January 1980, and served on the then-city commission from 1980 to 1982. During his tenure as city manager and on the commission, Branigan Library, Meerscheidt Recreation Center, Jacob W. Hands Wastewater Treatment Plant, numerous ball fields and neighborhood parks, and the West Mesa rest stop overlooking the city off Interstate 10 all were constructed. "He was quite proud of those accomplishments," said Ken Ohler, his son. "He was quite the guy." After leaving Las Cruces, Ohler became project manager for the city of Jubal, Saudi Arabia. "It was an experiment by the sheik," Ohler said. "He started a city in the middle of the sand and built it from the ground up. In its first year, Jubal had a population of 30,000. Since the city hadn't been built, my father had the title of project manager instead of city manager." Ohler had a long career in municipal government. He served as planning director for the smallest national Model City Program in Alma, Ga., and was city manager of Cordele, Ga. Ohler also worked for Neilan Engineering, Somerset, Pa. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Indiana University in Indiana, Pa. Ohler served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1967. He is survived by his companion of 27 years, Elizabeth Ann Younkin; a sister, Rita Courtney Witt, of Corriganville, Md.; brothers Dean Ohler, of Erie, Pa., and Bob Courtney and Tom Courtney of Meyersdale, Pa. Ohler is also survived by two children, daughter Barbara Mesa, and husband Gilbert of El Paso, and Kenneth W. Ohler of Medford, Ore., and his former wife, Donna Parish of Las Cruces. Ohler also leaves behind three grandchildren, Emilio Mesa, Evan Mesa, and Estevan Mesa of El Paso. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Ohler, his mother, Helen Maust Ohler Courtney, and a stepfather, Robert Courtney. At Ohler's request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is planned in Meyersdale, Pa. next summer. Memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. Funeral arrangements were handled by Price Funeral Home of Meyersdale, Pa. 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.