This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Handy, Flynn Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4814/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Henry Wesley Handy, known to family and friends as "Wes" died peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2010. Along with his wife, Nadine, Wes was to owner of several local businesses, among them, Little Playmates Early Childhood Education and Development Centers, Casa De Oro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the Aristocrat and Adobe Assisted Living Communities, and Mountain Shadows Home Care Services. Born on December 23, 1921, in Jerome, Idaho, Wes was the oldest of five children. He grew up on the Handy family farm, which was without electricity and running water until 1935. Wes attended school in a one-room schoolhouse, and his mother, Hazel, drove the horse and wagon that served as the town's school bus. Wes often fondly recalled the day his father, Wade, purchased the farm's first tractor and replaced the family's mule team. Always one to seize new opportunities, Wes also loved to recall the time he sold his horse "Shorty" for $10 and bought his first bicycle. In 1944, Wes married Nadine Flynn of Butte, Montana. After graduating from University of Idaho, he worked as a public school administrator in Washington State and received a PhD from the University of Washington. In 1965, the Handys moved to Las Cruces, where Wes took a position as a professor at New Mexico State University. When he received a full tenured professorship, Wes left the university and started a successful management consulting company, working nationwide. Beginning in 1970, Wes and Nadine started a number of prominent and successful daycare centers and nursing homes, as well as a number of other ventures. These businesses continue to operate throughout Southern New Mexico today and employ over 600 people. Wes is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nadine; a son, Grey and daughter-in-law, Dianne DeLayo of Santa Fe, and his beloved granddaughters, Ryan Maye Handy of New York, New York, and Brett Elise Handy of Santa Monica, California. Funeral arrangements are private. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, a gift be made in memory of Wes Handy to KRWG-TV, PO Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88001, www.krwg.org or to the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Las Cruces, 1280 Medpark Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88005, www.dioceseoflascruces.org Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. 527-2222 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Emerick Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4813/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lewis E. (Ed) Emerick Jr. born July 21, 1954 departed from this earth on October 1, 2010 after sustaining a massive stroke. He is survived by Joanne Emerick, his wife of 34 years and children Anna & Chris Biad, Daniel and Jenna Emerick, Katherine, and Nathanael, his mother Sara C. Emerick, Deborrah and Bob Buckler and Camilla Haisten, his sisters. His precious grandchildren are Sara and Simon Biad. There are numerous nieces and nephews that are part of our family and were loved by Ed. Ed was born and raised in Las Cruces and followed in his father's footsteps in becoming a well respected homebuilder and developer, starting his own business in 1978. Ed cared for his clients and was grateful for them all and built homes of dignity and architectural beauty. Ed was gifted as a creator of unique home designs and enjoyed studying and teaching not only to improve in his professional goals, but to teach and give encouragement to others on their spiritual journeys. He participated for many years in leadership at University Presbyterian Church. Ed loved his family immensely. We all have many memories of his generosity, hours of reading to the children, funny jokes, trips to explore the old mines in the Hillsboro area of New Mexico, leadership in getting home schooling legalized in New Mexico in 1985, and his faithful care for his Mother, Sara. Our profound sorrow as his family is comforted only by the full assurance and belief that Ed is at home in Heaven where his joy has been made full. Ed believed completely that his source of help, strength, forgiveness in this life, and his hope for eternal life was only because of the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. Ed- husband, dad, son, brother, grandfather, and uncles, will be missed deeply. If anyone would like to know more about our or Ed's thoughts and hope in God, please feel free to contact us. We would love to talk more about this! The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be given to Campus Crusade for Christ (tax exempt organization which helps and has compassion on people the world over.) These donations can be mailed to CCC c/o Emerick, 945 Canterbury Arc, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Ed loved this organization and the many people we know who are on staff with CCC. A memorial service will be held on Thursday October 7th, 6:30 pm at University Presbyterian Church, 2010 Wisconsin Ave. after a private family burial service. Thank you to all who have given us kind words, food, prayers, the opportunity to be your builder and realtor and who have given us the blessing of friendship through the years. We are most grateful. 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: Torres, Ortega, Contreras Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4812/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hector R. Torres, 70, of Doña Ana entered eternal life Monday, October 4, 2010. He was born July 26, 1940 in Zacatecas, Mexico. Mr. Torrres retired as a construction worker and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Torres of the family home; three sons, Jose Torres, Francisco Torres and Hector Torres, Jr., (Miriam) all of Las Cruces; four daughters, Teresa Hernandez (Jesus), Connie Caraveo (Jorge) all of Dallas, Texas, Sylvia Caraveo (Sergio) and Maria Torres (Onesimo Perez) all of Las Cruces; three sisters, Martha Torres of Zacatecas, Mexico, Maria Luisa Ortega of Las Cruces and Socorro Contreras of Dallas, Texas. Other survivors include 25 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. Visitation for Mr. Torres will begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.. The Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2010 in the St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina Street. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as casket bearers will be Jose Luis Torres, Francisco Torres, Hector Torres, Jr., Jorge Caraevo, Sergio Caraveo, Onesimo Perez and Jesus Hernandez. 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: Simpson, Ritter, Fox Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4811/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 7 Oct 2010 MESILLA - Billie Ruth Ritter Simpson, whose community service and sense of style, history and hospitality left a mark from the Cloudcroft Lodge, which she once owned, to New Mexico State University and the racetracks of Ruidoso and Sunland Park, died Wednesday in her Mesilla Park home. She was 95. "It is truly the loss of a grand lady," said her son C.W. "Buddy" Ritter, owner of the Double Eagle restaurant in Mesilla, who remembered that his mother often offered tips on the landmark restaurant's decor. "Billie Ruth has truly been a grand dame of Las Cruces, and a consummate hostess. Her many friends are grateful to have known and loved her, often joking that Billie would go to heaven while planning a party," her longtime friend Margaret Campbell said. Artist Sallie Ritter said her mother remained active in the community and her joie de vivre was still fully evident on a 2009 family cruise around the world. "She planned a Pirates of the Baltic party on the cruise and got us all patches and costumes. Mom was queen of the pirates. Her outfit included a black feather boa and diamonds and when she came in, everybody applauded," said Ritter, who added that her mom "was a fantastic business woman. Nothing was ever just handed to us. When we kids wanted anything, we had to make a detailed business plan. I made one when I wanted to study art in Scotland." Ritter Simpson was born in Joplin, Mo,. on Dec. 3, 1914, the only child of Carter and Estella Mae "Becky" Fox. The family moved to El Paso when she was 3. She graduated from El Paso High School and received her teaching certificate from the Texas College of Mines, now the University of Texas-El Paso. In 1933, she married John Barnes Ritter, founder of the J. B. Ritter Distributing Co. which marketed Texaco products here. The couple honeymooned at the Amador Hotel in Las Cruces. The pueblo-style home they built in Mesilla Park was recognized as a "building of historical significance for adhering to local architecture" by the Do-a Ana Historical Society. In 1953, they purchased the historic Cloudcroft Lodge in Cloudcroft, N.M., and she supervised lodge renovations and the extension to 18 holes of the golf course now known as one of the six highest-elevation golf courses in the world. The couple, both avid golfers, also helped found the Las Cruces Country Club and Ritter Simpson served as president of the Southwest Women's Golf Association and the Las Cruces Country Club Women's Golf Association. She was also a founding member of the Ruidoso Jockey Club, a partner in Temulac Stables and the owner of racehorse Winsham Lad, the speed record holder at Sunland Park Racetrack. John Ritter's 1954 death in a traffic crash left her a 39-year-old widow with four children. In 1957, she married W. K. "Ajax" Simpson, a Marfa, Texas, rancher and banker. They were enthusiastic world travelers until his death in 1997. As benefactor to NMSU, she established a graduate fellowship in business administration and was a member of the President's Associates, the University Ambassadors and Aggie Boosters. She actively oversaw the Charles R. and Dorothy S. Carter Chair in Business Administration, established at UTEP in memory of her father. She was a board member of Planned Parenthood, served as a volunteer candy striper at Memorial General Hospital and was president of the Las Cruces Garden Club. For 75 years, she was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, which was founded by John Ritter's great-grandfather, Dr. Edwin Burt, a surgeon in Mesilla. Her children revealed that she was also an accomplished ballet dancer, who once contemplated a professional dancing career. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 21 years, John B. Ritter, by her husband of 41 years, W. K. Ajax Simpson, by her son, John C. Ritter, and by her granddaughter, Peggy Ritter. She is survived by her son Charles W. "Buddy" Ritter and his wife, Margaret, of Mesilla Park; daughter Sallie Ritter Jacobs and her husband, Dr. Kent F. Jacobs, of Las Cruces; daughter Terri Ritter Finley and husband Dan, of Boulder, Colo.; and daughter-in-law Nancy Ritter Galter of Dallas, Texas; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Friday at St. James Episcopal Church in Mesilla Park. The family requests memorials be made to the Billie Ruth Simpson Memorial Fund at St. James Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 2427, Mesilla Park, NM, 88047. 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: Alford, Bowen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4810/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 24 Sept 2010 Sue Alford died at 81 on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Casabella in Las Cruces, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. The eldest daughter of Joel Bowen and Frances Hannah Bowen, Sue was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 4, 1928 and raised in Riverside, CA and Beaumont, TX. Sue received her B.A. in Education from North Texas University in 1950 and taught school in Roswell, NM and El Paso, TX. After earning her M.A. in Speech Pathology from New Mexico State University in 1968, she worked as a speech therapist and educational diagnostician for the public schools in Las Cruces and El Paso, TX. She also served as the director of the Child Find/Serve program for Region XIX Educational Service Center in El Paso for many years. After her retirement in 1993, Sue moved to Rio Rancho where she continued to work for the public school system and as a mediator and child advocate for the New Mexico Assistance League. She relocated to Las Cruces in 2004. Sue was a former member of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Las Cruces. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. James Bowen and her daughter, Annette Jo Alford. She is survived by her former husband, Hoy Alford of Las Cruces; her daughters, Shirley J. Alford and Carla L. Alford, of Las Cruces; and a sister, Shirley Walker of Dallas, TX. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alzheimersassociation.org). 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: Hutcheson, Berress Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4809/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home Sept 30 2010 Jenny Burress-Hutcheson, 67, was born March 19, 1943 in Henderson, Texas to Rev. and Mrs. Frank Burress. She died at Mountain View Hospital in Las Cruces on September 29, 2010. She spent the early years of her life in Texas and moved to Wisconsin with her parents when she was 13 where she graduated from high school. She graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. Her father was a pastor in Texas and Wisconsin and later an associated director of missions of Southern Baptists in Wisconsin. Jenny returned to Greenbay and taught elementary school a short time then got a master's degree in library science at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She then became an elementary school librarian in Greenbay for many years. She retired from the Greenbay school system and continued to live there but traveling extensively in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. She bought her own home and lived a single life until she married Radford Hutcheson August 22, 2009. They met at the First Baptist Church, Las Cruces when she was a snowbird in February 2009. Having sold his home in Las Cruces, Radford traveled to Wisconsin to prepare for the wedding. After a short honeymoon on beautiful Mackinac Island in Lake Michigan, they prepared to sell her home and then to move her furniture to Las Cruces shortly after its sale. They then traveled to Las Cruces where they bought a home together. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Las Cruces. In Greenbay she had been a ! member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Frank and Mrs. Ardell Burress. She is survived by her husband, Radford Hutcheson a retired pastor and associational director of missions in southwestern New Mexico. She has one brother, Tom Frank Burress in Madison, Wisconsin and by a sister, Tempy McCombe and her husband George who are missionaries in Educador. In addition by two nephews and one niece: Spencer McCombe and his wife Kristin who live in Bridgewater, Virginia and have one child; and by Neelye Bell Brown and her husband Chad who live in Oconomowoc, WI and have three children. She is also survived by many friends in Greenbay, Las Cruces and many other places. The visitation service will be Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 5pm - 7pm at Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces. The memorial service will be Monday, October 4, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home at 2pm. The committal service will follow at Masonic Cemtery. Jenny was an outgoing person and made friends quickly and easily. She expressed to her husband and many other that the one year of marriage was the happiest year of her life. She read her Bible daily and many verses throughout her Bible and underlined in red. One of her favorite verses was Philipians 4:7 "And God's peace (shall be yours.) which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." (Amplified Version) 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: Condes Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4808/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Peggy June Condes, 82, of Organ died on Thursday, September 09, 2010. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 26, 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: Garcia Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4807/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Billialdo "Bill" Garcia, 63, of Las Cruces died on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at his home. Funeral services are pending with Getz Funeral Home. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 28, 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: Garland Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4806/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Baby Garland, of Silver City died on Monday at Gila Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 28, 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: Byrd Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4805/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Virgil W. "Pooch" Byrd, age 90, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Virgil is survived by his wife of 69 years, Elsie; and sons, John, Tom, and David. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Wade, Shawna, Kasey, Wes, Jared, and Ty; and three great-grandchildren. Virgil moved from Texas to New Mexico at the age of 7 and lived in many towns across New Mexico working for Mountain Bell Telephone Company, but Silver City remained his favorite. He retired from Mountain Bell as a district supervisor in 1979 after 39 years of service. Racing horses, hunting, and fishing were his passions. He truly loved New Mexico and through the years developed many friendships which he cherished. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 01, 2010, 11 a.m., at French - University Chapel. Please visit our online guestbook for Virgil at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French, 1111 University Blvd. NE., (505) 843-6333. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 29, 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: Castle Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4804/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William Raymon Castle, 70, of Las Cruces died on Monday at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home Chapel. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 29, 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: Lechuga, Gallegos Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4803/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Luis M. Lechuga, 85, of North Hurley died on Saturday, September 25, 2010, at his home. Survivors include his wife Delia (Gallegos) Lechuga of the family home; son, Louie Lechuga wife Vanessa and their children, Randy, Joe, and Jasmine of Hurley; two daughters, Cecilia Torres husband Henry of North Hurley and Tina Gutierrez companion David of Las Cruces; and a special nephew, Steve Lechuga companion Sally. No services will be held. The family will plan a mass at a later date. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 29, 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: Saenz Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4802/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Maria Parra Saenz, 87, of Las Cruces died on Monday. Services are pending with La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 29, 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: Vegamontes, Hernandez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4801/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Maria Vegamontes, 79, of Las Cruces died on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. Survivors include her husband Raul G. Vegamontes of Las Cruces; sons, Arturo Valente of Albuquerque; Luis Hernandez, Ben Hernandez and Antonio Rodriguez, all of California; daughters Katherine Vegamontes of Las Cruces and Elisa Vasquez of California; brother, Pedro Santana of California; thirteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held today at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Health Catholic Church. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 29, 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: Price, Tilden, Van Horn Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4800/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Helen Louise Price, 91, Las Cruces, NM, formerly of Meyersdale, PA, died September 25, 2010, in Las Cruces. She was born January 02, 1919, in Thurmont, MD., a daughter of the late Samuel Tilden and Bessie Viola (Late) Van Horn. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William R. Price; sister, Doris Jean Wetmiller; and brothers, Robert Leroy Van Horn, Carl Late Van Horn, and Morris Bruce Van Horn. She is survived by two children, William R. Price Jr., and his wife Marilyn, Meyersdale; and Donna J. Parish, Las Cruces; five grandchildren, Barbara, wife of Gilbert Mesa, Kenneth W. Ohler, William C. Price, David J. Price, Steven Price and his wife Ami; five great-grandchildren, Emilio Mesa, Evan Mesa, Estevan Mesa, Eric Price and Kyle Price. Louise spent the last 21 years of her life living in Las Cruces. She loved the climate, the people and the beautiful colors on the Organ Mountains at sunset. She felt blessed to have been a part of close family ties during those years. In addition, Louise had the opportunity to meet and make many new friends whom she cherished so much. A visitation will be held at Getz Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2010 where a celebration of Louise's life will also be held at 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held the following morning at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Masonic Cemetery. 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 September 29, 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: Salvat, Gimenez, Serra, Brueckner Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4799/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Raul Francisco Salvat died at age 86 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice on September 25, 2010, sleeping peacefully beside Dorothy Salvat, his wife of 62 years. Raul was born in Barranquilla, Colombia on March 18, 1924 and he was preceded in death by his father Jose Salvat Serra and mother Mercedes Gimenez de Salvat and three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Brueckner Salvat and three children - Maria Cristina Salvat, Ricardo (Connie) Salvat and David (Susan) Salvat, seven grandchildren Carlos (deceased), Antonio (Maria), Zachary, Daniel, Natalie, Henry and George. He is also survived by his brother Jorge Salvat (LaVerne) of Germantown, WI, sister- in-law Elaine MacDonald (late Robert) of Milwaukee, WI and many nieces and nephews. Raul graduated in 1949 from the Milwaukee School of Engineering with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. He was also a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Indiana and Florida. He held a patent for a Flow Meter design. Raul was intelligent, kind and had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved traveling around the United States, electronics, carpentry, and playing percussion, guitar and harmonica. His love for his beloved Dorothy (Mama Linda) and his children and grandchildren was the focal point of his life. He will be deeply missed and always remembered. A private cremation ceremony was held on Monday at La Paz - Graham Funeral Home. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service that will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the La Posada chapel with Fr. Don Adamski officiating. The family wishes to thank Fr. Don. They also want to express their appreciation for two wonderful doctors - Stefan Schaeffer and Mark Abramson. We do not have adequate words to describe our deep appreciation to the entire staff at La Posada. There is no place that could have provided better care and support to our beloved father and family. God bless all of you. Que Dios les bendiga. 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 September 29, 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: Stathis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4798/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Carol Pinney Stathis August 02, 1924 to September 20, 2010 Carol joined her Lord on September 20, 2010. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and teacher. She loved to travel, read, and had a passion for education. Nicholas was the love of her life and husband of 64 years. They met in SD where Nick was stationed as an USAF officer. Their first duty station as a married couple was in Alamogordo, NM. Their eight children are Sue Channel (Larry), Linda Stathis, Dr. Roberta Stathis (Dr. Greg Blanch) of Las Cruces, Alex Stathis, Mia Haldorsen (Tom), Jan Garner (Greg), Nikki Mitchell (Steve), and Chris Stathis (Stacy). Carol doted on her ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers her memory may be honored with donations to a favorite charity. Her special charities were Catholic Relief Services and Boys Town. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 29, 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: Armijo, Hoyle Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4797/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Albert B. Armijo, 81, of Las Cruces, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Aristocrat Assisted Living Center. He was born to Albert I. and Ysabel H. Armijo on November 27, 1928 in Albuquerque where he was raised. Albert spent his career as a banker and businessman in California and New Mexico and was the founding President of the Citizens Bank of Las Cruces which opened in 1970. Survivors include his children Albert G. Armijo, and the children of Maria Hoyle Armijo; Carlos B. Armijo, Ricardo L. Armijo (Sky), Juan M. Armijo, Eduardo J. Armijo, and Maria Armijo Wurtz (Mark). Other survivors include his sister, Frances A. Andreoli; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, and his dog Delta. Private services are planned. Mr. Armijo would like to thank in his passing all those who participated in his home and health care assistance during the latter part of this life. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 29, 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: ggjjwalker3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/1328.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, My name is James K. Walker, Jr and I live in California. I have traced my family to Maria Guerena my G-Grandmother through her mother Nicolosa Valencia and was babtised and married in Chihuahua Mexico. Both of them moved to TX then Silver City NM then Hayden AZ. Are we related by blood. 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: Abalos, Gomez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4796/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard G. Abalos Jr., 49, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1960 in Albuquerque to Richard Sr. and Joan Gomez Abalos. Richard was a mechanic by trade and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Richard P. Abalos III (Lorrisa) of Albuquerque; daughter, Victoria S. Abalos of Las Cruces; his mother, Joan Gomez Abalos of Phoenix, Arizona; fiancé, Susan Terrazas of Las Cruces; one brother, Ralph Abalos and one sister, Beverly Leyvas both of Phoenix, Arizona. Other survivors include two granddaughters, Jorynn and Vianca Abalos as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Abalos, Sr. Cremation has taken place and recitation of the rosary will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina Street, where the funeral mass will follow thereafter. Inurnment of cremains will take place immediately after the mass at St. Joseph Cemetery. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road. 527-2222 To send condolences online log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 28, 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.