This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Carrasco, Jaquez, Guevara Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4836/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, Rosalina (Rosie) Jaquez Carrasco, age 60 of Santa Cruz, California on Sunday, October 10, 2010. She was born July 22, 1950 to Remijio M. Jaquez and Francisca Guevara Jaquez in Fresno, California. Left to mourn her passing is her mother, Francisca G. Jaquez of Watsonville, CA, her daughter Tammy Crabtree (Josh), her sons, Richard Nurse of Jackson, CA, Eliott Nurse of Kings City, and Ernest L. Nurse of Fort Jackson, SC, her sister, Genevieve (Donald) Davidson, her brothers, Reymondo (Margie) Manuel, Tony (Cathy), Remijio Jr (Rosie), Stephen (Rachel) Michael, Louie (Gina), Gabriel Jaquez all from California, Jose (Mary) Jaquez of Broken Bow, OK. She is also survived by many cousins in Las Cruces and Mesilla, NM. She was preceded in death by her father, her husband, Ray Carrasco, and sisters, Corina Rodriguez, and Mary Ester Hernandez. Calling hours for Rosie began at 2:00 p.m., where a prayer vigil was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Memorial Mission Chapel at Santa Cruz on Friday, October 15, 2010. The funeral mass was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the same chapel. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. A memorial reception will be held at her mother's home in Watsonville, CA. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 17, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Bahan, Kull Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4835/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ruth Ida Kull Bahan, 95, died peacefully Wednesday, October 13 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. She was born in Chandler, Arizona on June 1, 1915 to Orris and Lora Kull and grew up on the family dairy farm in La Mesa, NM. Attending college at New Mexico A & M (NMSU) and Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas, she majored in Biology. Ruth was a devoted and industrious daughter, wife and mother, a consummate homemaker, patient and selfless, happy and open to adventure, and a true lady, known for her graciousness. Her greatest interest and joy was her family. She is survived by her husband Wayne, sons Charles Rigney (Barbra) of Phoenix, AZ, Don Rigney (Linda) of Naples ID, and daughter Lynn Rigney Richardson (Lewis) of Las Cruces. Also, her grandchildren Christopher Richardson, Nicholas Richardson, Don Rigney Jr., and Jason Rigney. Ruth loved her children, was proud of her grandchildren and delighted in her great grandchildren. She was active in the Baptist Church all of her life until becoming ill. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 11:00am at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home Chapel 555 W. Amador Ave with Pastor Maurice Hollingsworth officiating the services. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 15, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Boudro, Schnell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4834/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Daniel Joseph Boudro, born in Willows, CA, on April 03, 1951, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2010, after a three-year-long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Beate, his brother, Dr. Martin Boudro and wife, Maureen, Kennewick, WA, his sister, Marietta Pellicano and husband Richard, Sacramento, CA, and two nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel J. Boudro, his mother Iolha Schnell, and his older sister Ernestine Boudro. Daniel Boudro practiced dentistry in Las Cruces at the Hillrise Dental office which he owned. He received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from Creighton University, and was awarded a Certificate of Training in Periodontics from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. He was also awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from The California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Boudro served in the United States Air Force as a dentist and was Honorably Discharged as Captain in 1989. He also taught practical Dental Hygiene courses at the Dona Ana Community College. Dan loved building and flying his own airplanes across the country. He loved music, he played the piano and also the accordion. He and his wife performed at retirement centers. He founded the Albuquerque Accordion Club. Dan was also fluent in German and enjoyed reading historic novels in German. Dan was a humble person, known for his compassion toward others, his ! honesty and his gentleness. Throughout his illness, Dr. Boudro was dedicated to caring for his many dental patients. His wife, Beate, wishes to thank the staff at Hillrise Dental for the loyalty, support and love they showed during his illness. A Memorial Service will be held at La Paz Graham's Funeral Home 555 W. Amador Avenue on Saturday, October 16, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 14, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Rodriguez, Barragan Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4833/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ROSA BARRAGAN RODRIGUEZ age 93, of Las Cruces passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 7, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Organ, March 2, 1917 to Eusebio Soto Barragan and Cleofas Zamora. Rosa, a lifelong area resident was a homemaker and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Those left to mourn her passing include her two sons, Manuel B. Rodriguez and wife, Cathy of Las Cruces and Larry B. Rodriguez and wife, Josie of San Miguel; a daughter, Rosala Barragan; and a special beloved niece, Mary Morones of La Mesa. Other survivors include her grandchildren, Stephen A., Chris A., Marissa B., Amanda and Brandon Rodriguez, Nick Dominguez, and a great granddaughter, Alyssa. She is preceded in death by her parents, twenty-one brothers and sisters, two nephews, Eusebio B. Estrada, Edward B. Estrada, niece, Josephine E. Perez, and a special grandson, Lawrence A. Rodriguez. Friends are invited to join with the family on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 for the Prayer Vigil to be held at 7 PM in St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Thursday, October 14, 2010 in the same church with the Reverend Juan Moreno, Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery were she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Stephen Rodriguez, Eddie Tovar, Nick Dominguez, Brandon Rodriguez, Jacob P. Reta and Tony Gonzalez. Honorary bearers will be Amanda N. Rodriguez and Christopher A. Rodriguez The Rodriguez Family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222. To send condolences online logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 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: Montano, Leggett, Rice Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4832/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On Thursday, October 7, 2010, Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary at the age of eighty-nine, Edward C. Montano of Las Cruces, NM entered into eternal life. Lalo as he was fondly known was born September 16, 1921 in Chamberino, NM to Guillermo and Felipa Chacon Montano. Edward was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served his country honorably during World War II, as a Staff Sergeant and then again was called to serve in the Korean War. While in the service he was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, Prato Italy, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, North Appenines, Italy, 1 Oakleaf Cluster to Bronze Star Medal. He retired from White Sands Missile Range after 37 years of faithful service. Edward was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, enjoyed the company of all his friends, but his passion was time spent with his family, who will dearly miss him. On October 21, 1950 Edward married Eileen Butler and remained her husband until her death in December 2006, they celebrated fifty-six years together. Edward is survived by his children Vita Montano of Las Cruces, Bernice Andazola and her husband, Mike of Tempe, AZ, and Art Montano of Las Cruces. He was blessed with four grandchildren; Ryan Edward, Stacia Marie, Joshua Edward, Alexander Joseph, and one great grandchild; Chloe Marie. One brother Carlos C. Montano (Yvonne) of Ventura, CA, two sisters Rosie Prevette (Dave) of Las Cruces, and Minnie Harlow (Wayne) of Cypress, CA and his brother-in-law, Joe Fred Butler (Hortencia) of Fairacres, NM. His extended family includes many brothers- and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, compadres and friends who all cared and loved him deeply. Edward is now reunited with many loved ones including his wife, Eileen, his oldest son, Edward (Eddie), his brother, Alfonso Montano, his sisters, Helen Leggett and Benita Rice all of Las Cruces. Special thanks to the staff at the Veterans Hospital of New Mexico in Truth or Consequences for their special care, concern and kindness for the past 11 months. A visitation will be held from 5 to 6 PM on Friday, October 15, 2010 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1285 S. Espina, Las Cruces, NM, where the Rosary will follow at 7 PM. The Funeral Mass and Celebration of his life will be at 10 AM Saturday, October, 16, 2010 also at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral with Fr. Sean Garrity officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden Cemetery with military honors. Pall bearers will be his nephews Bill Chavez, Tommy Montano, Raul Lopez, Ken Singh, Charlie Singh and Mark Butler. Honorary pall bearers will be his son-in-law, Mike Andazola and grandsons Ryan Orme, Josh and Alex Andazola. Readings will be done by Donna Montano and Bill Harlow. The Montano family would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to all who provided their thoughts, prayers, support and assistance during this very difficult time. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Bowman Ave. and Solano. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 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: Estrada, Limon, Garcia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4831/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Miguel A. Estrada, 83, lifelong resident of Mesilla entered eternal life Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 7, 1927 in Mesilla to Miguel and Eliza Limon Estrada. Mr. Estrada served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II and was decorated with the World War II Victory Medal. He was one of the founding members of the Mesilla Fire Department where he volunteered for over thirty years. While volunteering for the fire department, Mr. Estrada was employed as one of Mesilla's first Deputy Marshal serving under his father, Miguel Estrada, Sr. He retired from White Sands Missile Range after thirty-two years of employment. After retirement, he gained employment as a school bus driver with the Las Cruces Public Schools. Mr. Estrada was a communicant of San Albino Catholic Church where he served as a Mayordomo for twenty-five years and assisted the congregation in transforming San Albino into a Basilica. ! Being driven by honor, faith and the love for his family, Mr. Estrada instilled a strong work ethic, education and his strongest value, family unity to each of his family members. Those left to mourn his passing include his loving wife, Matilde Garcia Estrada of the family home; two sons, Mike G. Estrada, III and wife, Lucy of El Paso, Texas, John G. Estrada and companion Leti Flores of Las Cruces; Tina Castillo and fiancé Ernest Valenzuela, Matilda Evaro and husband Albert, Alice Estrada and fiancé E. Sal Salazar all of Las Cruces, Terry Estrada and Helen Estrada both of Mesilla, Lorna Ervin of Kuwait; three brothers, Ricardo Estrada of Mesilla, Jimmy Estrada of Garden Grove, California, Lalo Estrada of Las Cruces; a sister, Lily Garcia of Mesilla. Other survivors include twelve grandchildren, Joe A. Castillo, David Castillo, Miguel Estrada IV, Sadie Russell, Anthony Correa, Kristina Correa, Robert Avalos, Raymond Avalos, Nicole Nunnelee, T.J. Scanlon, Jarrett Scanlon and Sean Christopher; two great grandchildren, Zacharias Adrian Castillo and Marcos Santiago Castillo as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; Visitation for Mr. Estrada will begin at 6:30 PM Thursday, October 14, 2010 in San Albino Catholic Church, 2290 Calle de Principal in Mesilla where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. Family and Friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Mass at 10 AM Friday, October 15, 2010 in the same church with Reverend Richard Catanach 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 John Estrada, Mike Estrada III, Anthony Correa, Joe Castillo, David Castillo, Miguel Estrada IV, and Albert Evaro, Arsario Garcia, Memo Rivera, Ernest Valenzuela, E. Sal Salazar, Sadie Russell and Kristina Correa. The Estrada Family has entrusted their loved one to Baca's Funeral Chapels to direct funeral services. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers of "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For condolences online logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 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: Watson, Walker, Rippen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4830/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Maxine Louise Watson died late Friday evening, October 8, 2010, after a short illness. She was born December 15, 1921, on McFadden Farm in Osborn County Kansas. Her parents were William Troy Walker, 35, from Missouri and Marget (Maggie) Rippen, 29, from Nebraska. Maxine was the 5th of ten children, eight boys and two girls. She grew up during the Great Depression on a farm outside Hill City, Kansas, living in a three room 'tar paper' house and a bunkhouse in the barn where the boys slept. After graduating from eighth grade grammar school in May 1937, Maxine moved to Hill City with her brother Wilber, working for their room and board while attending high school. She graduated from Hill City High School in May 1941. After school she followed her brother Wilber to Indianapolis, Indiana to work in a munitions factory where she made artillery shell casings. Maxine joined the Women's Army Auxiliary Corp on February 11, 1943, doing her initial training in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. She transferred to the Women's Army Corp on August 21, 1943, serving as an Army cook, in Oran, Libya, Rome and Arno, Italy, and Marseilles, France. She was discharged after the war on August 5, 1946 at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. After her discharge she moved back to north central Kansas where she owned the Wigwam, a well known restaurant and gas station on Highway 24 in Alton, Kansas. On December 18, 1948, when she was 27 and he was 23, she married Stephen Aubry Watson in Topeka, Kansas beginning their 44 year marriage. The growing family began moving to numerous towns in Kansas, Texas, and New Mexico when Stephen worked as a mechanic for highway building companies, often moving twice a year. When the family moved to Las! Cruces in 1964, Maxine decided she was done moving and they purchased a house near the university where she and Stephen made their permanent home. Maxine began a child care career initially to help pay their hefty $132 mortgage payment, then because she loved the work. She cared for and took care of many children over twenty years of in-home care and at Black's Nursery. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Everett, Lawrence, Raymond, Wilber, Irvin, Jack, and Bob, her husband, her son Mike Walker, and her great-granddaughter Crystal Kopecky. Maxine is survived by her brother Orval Lee Walker and his wife Ila of Elizabeth City, NC, her sister Edna Delaney of Plainville, KS; her children Stephen P. Watson and his wife Nora of Missouri City, TX, Linda Dixon and her husband Larry of Las Cruces, Sheryl Effler of Las Cruces, Kevin Watson and his significant other, Marcie Wright of Las Cruces; her grandchildren Paula King, Paul Walker, Robert Walker, David Walker, Patricia Charles, Brian Charles, John Charles, Camille Effler, Caroline Scoughton; her great-grandchildren Amy Pervis, Everetina King, Christopher Walker, Marie Charles, Jack Scoughton. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m, Friday, October 15, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road. Her Funeral Service will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, October 16, 2010 in the same Chapel. Concluding Service and Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Military Honors will be accorded by a Ft. Bliss Honor Guard and Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222. To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 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: GaryCondit Surnames: William Wylie Condit Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4829/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William purchased a far in Hill NM Doña Ana County NM in approx April 1923 looking for information as to what happened to the land after his death in 1927. 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: Dickerman, Franklin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4828/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 Jan. 1992 Maude Franklin-Dickerman, 83 a resident of Las Cruces since 1986 coming from Mississippi. She died on Wednesday, January 15, 1992 at the Good Samaritan Health Care Center. She was a member of the A.A.U.W, the American Association for University Women in Mississippi. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma (Educators), she belonged to the Progress Club in Las Cruces and she was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Eugene Dickerman of Las Cruces; two daughters, Gwen Sluyter of Las Cruces, Sue Bright of Lewiston, Idaho; two sisters, Lila Cole and Quinn Alger both of Oxford, Miss; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 18, 1992 at Getz Funeral Home with Rev. John C. Poling of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. 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: Fedak, Riddle Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4827/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 16 Jan 1992 Stephen A. Fedak, 83, of Las Cruces passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 1992 at Memorial Medical Center. He had been a resident of Las Cruces for the past Twenty years and had been a arbitrator for the federal government. He is survived by his wife, Martha Fedak; two daughters, Stephanie Fedak of Albuquerque and Patricia Riddle of Boston, Mass; two granddaughters, and two great grandsons. Visitation has been scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 1992 at Graham Mortuary . A masonic service will be held at Graham Mortuary Saturday, January 18, 1992. Internment will take place in Massachusetts. 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: Bell, Creighton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4826/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 16 Jan 1992 James L. Bell, 70 of Las Cruces passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 1992 at Memorial Medical Center. He had been in the area since 1937 and had worked for Las Cruces Public Schools as an elementary school principal in Fairacres. He is survived by his wife, Francine Bell of Las Cruces; one son, Jim Heick Creighton of El Paso, TX; one niece and her husbandd, Lena and Richard Asbury of Las Cruces; two nephews, Philp Heick, Jim Rutherford and his wife, Maudine. Visitation is scheduled today, January 16, 1992 at Graham Mortuary. Graveside service will be help today, January 16, 1992 at Hillcrest Mausoleum. David Moon will be officiating. 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: Baca, Solomon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4825/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 16 Jan 1992 Rosalio G. Baca, of Las Cruces passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 1992 at Memorial Medical Center. He had previously been a resident of the area for twenty five years and had recently moved back a year and a half ago. He is survived by one son, George Baca of Palm Springs, CA and one daughter, Betsy Anne Solomon also of Palm Springs; three brothers, three sisters, three aunts and one uncle; one grandchild and many nephews and cousins. Graveside service had been set for 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 1992 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery in Ft. Bliss, Texas. Arrangements by Graham Mortuary, 555 W. Amador, Las Cruces, NM> 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: Hannotte Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4824/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Leon M. Hannotte died suddenly on September 22, 2010 in his home in Las Cruces, NM. Born in Verviers, Belgium, he immigrated to the US, attending St. Lawrence University in NY where he earned his B.S. in Geology. Hannotte naturalized to serve with the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. Following his honorable discharge, he worked as an engineer in heavy construction & mining. Hobbies included world travel, shooting and avid reading. Hannotte's retirement found him with friends and reunited with family who will miss him dearly. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 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: Berry, Clark, Hewitt Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4823/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Antonia Clark Hewitt Berry, 88 of Hatch, NM died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Antonia was born January 6, 1922 in Tonuco, NM to Jose and Francisca Clark. Antonia, also known as Toni, was a lifelong resident of the Hatch Valley and was a retired bookkeeper from Porter Farm Center. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Hatch as well as many other civic and community organizations. Her world revolved around her immediate and extended family as well as a multitude of friends to whom she was always willing to extend a helping hand and a hearty laugh. Her positive attitude, warm heart and big smile will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by daughters, Nina Dorn and husband Ronald of Leesburg, GA; Drusella Wilkinson and husband Dwight of Owensboro, KY; Lois Trembly and husband Jim of Silver City, NM; daughter in law, Karen Hewitt of Carlsbad, NM; and daughter Georgia Gramlich and husband Owen of Bloomfield, NM. Also surviving Toni is one sister, Frances Torres and husband Ignacio of Laredo, TX; 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and many extended family members. Toni was preceded in death by her first husband, Connie Hewitt; her second husband, Bob Berry and a son Connie Joe Hewitt. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10 am on Monday, October 11, 2010 at First Baptist Church, 421 Franklin Street, Hatch, NM. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Hatch. Officiating will be Pastor David White. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Connie Hewitt Scholarship Foundation, c/o Karen Hewitt, 1305 Lera Circle, Carlsbad, NM 88020. 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 October 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: Quintana, Miranda, Burciaga, Munoz Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4822/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MANUEL Q. QUINTANA, age 75 of Fairacres entered eternal life on Friday, October 8, 2010 at his home surround by his loving family. Manuel was born October 2, 1935 in San Javier, Chihuahua, Mexico to Santiago and Maria Quintana Quintana. Manuel was a farmhand and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Those left to mourn his passing include his loving wife of forty-one years, Guadalupe Quintana of the family home; two sons Manuel Quintana, Jr. (Adriana) of Las Cruces, Hector Joel Quintana, of Denver, Colorado; two daughters, Ana Lisa Montoya (Henry) and Juanita Quintana Smith(Justin) all of Las Cruces. Other survivors include one brother Adan Quintana, of Hereford, Texas, and four sisters, Francisca Miranda (Heriberto) of Denver, Colorado, Eve Burciaga (Benjamin); Catalina Burciaga (Heriberto), and Emilia Munoz (Angel) all of Namiquipa, Mexico; six grandchildren Alisa Mercedes Montoya, Manuel Adrian Quintana, Paul Henry, Montoya, Carlos Santiago Quintana, Jesus Gabriel Quintana all of Las Cruces, and Lysette Quintana of Greeley, Colorado; numerous nieces, nephews, and god children. Manuel is preceded in death by his parents. Friends are invited to join with the family on Monday, October 11, 2010 for the Prayer Vigil to be held at 7 PM in Baca' Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road. The Funeral Mass will be at 10 AM on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Our Lady of Health Catholic Church, 1178 N. Mesquite Street, with the Reverend of the Augustinian Recollects officiating. The Rite of Committal and interment will follow to San Albino Cemetery were he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Adan Quintana, Manuel Quintana, Jr; Henry Montoya, Justin Smith, Adriana Quintana, and Alisa Meche Montoya. The Quintana Family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For condolences online logon www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 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: Lopez, Jaime Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4821/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Virginia J. Lopez, 68, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Monday, October 4, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 21, 1942 in Las Cruces. Mrs. Lopez worked with Matt's Pawn Shop as an officer manager and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her loving husband, Francisco "Kiko" Lopez of the family home; a daughter, Marie "Mona" R. Peña, three sons, Lorenzo Estevan Montiel, Armando Escarsiga and Juan Jaime all of Las Cruces; her siblings, Isabel Bernal, Mary Tellez (Ernesto), Servando Jaime, Polly Garcia, Rudy Jaime, Peter Jaime (Vicky), Frances Ruiz (Jesus), Ramon Garcia (Annie) and a sister-in-law, Isabel Jaime. Other survivors include eight grandchildren, Virgie, Pete, Paul, Sarah, Renee, Vanessa, Daniel Ray and Cynthia, as well as sixteen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ramona Jaime, a brother, Manuel Jaime and two sisters-in-law, Mary and Julie Jaime. Visitation for Mrs. Jaime will begin at 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the Prayer Vigil will be held at 7 p.m.. Her Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 7, 2010 in St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina Street. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be her three sons, Lorenzo Estevan, Armando, Jaime and three grandsons, Paul, Pete and Israel. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222 To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 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: Ance, Purdy, Sousea Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4819/mb.ashx Message Board Post: At the age of 102, Ina Mae Ance entered the beautiful world with the Great Spirit on October 2, 2010. She was of Laguna Pueblo and Winnebago Native American Heritage. She was born on May 30, 1908 in Denver, Colorado to Hugh and Leora May (Purdy) Sousea. When she was five, the family moved to Shiprock, New Mexico where her father was hired to repair the boarding school buildings damaged in the San Juan River flood. Because there was no school for the employee's children, Ina Mae along with her older brother and younger sister were home schooled by her mother. When she was ten years old, she contracted the deadly flu during the 1918 epidemic. After several months in the hospital and without the aid of antibiotics, she recovered. After she graduated from the eighth grade, her father, a graduate of Carlisle Indian School, enrolled her in the Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas and requested she take classes in the Normal (Teacher's) Department along with her regular classes. He wanted her to be a teacher like her mother. In 1927, she began her 51-year teaching career at Crownpoint Boarding School on the Navajo reservation. Her starting salary was $1,080 a year, a huge amount for this nineteen-year-old. With the passing school years, she was given experience in other classes but she taught mostly kindergarten, first, and second grades. She played the piano for assembly, glee club, holiday programs, and graduations. Later, she helped conduct teacher workshops and assisted the special education supervisor with music programs. Many of her students became successful in their professions. They include a former Tribal Chairman and a former Tribal Education Director. She taught several famous artists how to write their names in her kindergarten class. Many Code Talkers experienced her teaching skills before joining the Marines. However, she was most proud of her students that became educators. During her teaching career, Ina Mae saw Navajo children break the language barrier. The majority of her first students didn't speak English and they were older, some taken away from their families by police. When she retired in 1978, she was teaching descendants of her first students and some spoke English better than their parents. In her final year, she was honored by the Eastern Navajo Agency with Ina Mae Ance Day and a stone monument in front of her beloved Crownpoint Boarding School was dedicated to her. At that ceremony, the principal stated that she had taught more Navajo children than any other teacher on the reservation. Over a thousand students had passed through her hands. Her father's choice for Ina Mae was a good one. She was grateful to be able to help her fellow Native Americans by instilling in them the importance of education. In 1929, Ina Mae married Julius B. Ance, a member of the Chippewa-Ottawa tribe and also a Haskell graduate. He was a baker and his bread and cookies were favorites of the students. After her retirement, Ina Mae and J. B. moved to Las Cruces. She was a frequent visitor to the downtown Farmer's Market where she made many friends among the vendors. Over the years, she won many awards for crocheting, Indian dolls, and canned goods at the Southern New Mexico State Fair. It was the late Rob Steinmetz who first named her the "Energizer Bunny" after she thanked him for a rigorous Physical Therapy workout. Thereafter, this name was often associated with Ina Mae because of her perseverance and high energy. She was a season ticket holder to the Aggie basketball games and among her most prized possessions were the balls signed by the coaches and players. She is predeceased by her parents, her siblings, Clarence and Emma, her husband, and a grandson, Aaron Webb. Family members left to mourn her passing are her daughter Dorothy and her husband Lee Webb, her grandson Ben Webb and his wife Jennifer and four great grandchildren, Daniel, Jacob, Joshua, and Samantha. Peter Alvarez was like a son to her and his family were thought of as her own. For the past seven and a half years, she resided at the Heritage Assisted Living Facility where she was well cared-for. Ina Mae was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church and the Haskell Alumni Association. She was a great teacher. Not only to her many students, but all who met her learned a lesson. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to go to either of these two organizations: The Aggie Athletics Fund, NMSU Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 3590, Las Cruces, NM 88003 or The Haskell Foundation, 155 Indian Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66046. The visitation service will be held Friday, October 8, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m.at Getz Funeral Home, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 518 N. Alameda Blvd. at 10:00 a.m. The committal service will follow at Masonic Cemetery followed by a social gathering at the church. Serving as casket bearers are Michael Valenzuela, Roy Hendrix, Arthur Romero, Wilfred Nez, Daniel Romero, and Jacob Webb. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 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: Smith, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4818/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert "Bob" Francis Smith, 93, was born and raised in California and passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Friday, October 1, 2010 at La Posada. Bob is survived by Eleanor "Lee" Smith. Bob was traveling through and met Lee as she worked at Mt. Rushmore in 1976 and later married in 1981. Bob worked for the National Park Services as a park inspector for the United States and Hawaii. Bob retired in Las Cruces after 27 years with the Park Service. He enjoyed horseshoes with his friends, gardening his rose bushes, enjoyed entertaining his friends, loved to tell jokes and went out dancing with Lee. Bob would love to take off with Lee to experience new places. Any one that knew Bob would recognize the love of life he held. Services for Bob will be on Friday, October 8, 2010 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 11:00 A.M. Arrangements are with La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador Avenue, 526-6891. 526-6891. www.lapaz-graham.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 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: Parr, Ullom Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4817/mb.ashx Message Board Post: May Belle Parr, 96 of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at home. She was born September 19, 1914 in Hamlin, West Virginia to Thomas and Sophia Ullom and was a homemaker. May is survived by her daughter, Carol Hixon and husband Joel of Las Cruces; a daughter in law, Nelda Parr of Houston, TX; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph M. Parr in 2003 and a son, Jim Parr in 1995. A visitation will start at 6 pm on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM where the Funeral Service will follow at 7 pm. Burial will take place at 9 am on Friday, October 8, 2010 at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. Officiating will be Pastor Alan Granger of Las Cruces. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 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: Baum, Cox, Manley, Berry, Burt, Ferguson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4815/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Alfred Dale "CURLY" Baum, 86, of Huntsville, Texas and formerly of Las Cruces entered eternal life Friday, October 1, 2010 in Willis, Texas. He was born April 1, 1924 in Des Moines, New Mexico. "Curly" as he was fondly known to his family and friends served his country honorably in the United States Navy during World War II where he was a member of the Underwater Demolition Team (MDT-4). He retired as an Electrical and Mechanical Engineer from White Sands Missile Range; was a member of the Wildlife Conservation Association and was an instructor for the New Mexico Hunters Safety Program. Those left to mourn his passing include two sons, Billy Cox of Rockport, Texas, Bruce Sherman and wife Carolyn of Seattle, Washington; three daughters, April Jackson and husband Bill, Beverly Baum all of Las Cruces, Martha Baum-Vessell and husband Wesley of Huntsville, Texas; a sister, Anna L. Manley of Henderson, Kentucky. Other survivors include thirteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Estella Baum; his wife, Alta Lorraine Baum; a son, James "Dale" Baum; three brothers, Ralph, Raymond and Hugh Baum; three sisters, Mabel Berry, Bessie Burt and Eva Ferguson. Visitation for "Curly" will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Funeral Service will follow at 2 p.m.. Concluding Service and Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho with military honors accorded by a United States Naval Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment. Serving as casket bearers will be Curtis, Matthew and Louis Baum, Wesley Vessell, Barry Smith, Aaron Mitchell and Mike Ferri. 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 October 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.