This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Primm, Schaffer Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4718/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Virginia Lou (Schaffer) Primm, 74, of Russellville, AR, formerly of T or C died on Friday, July 30, 2010 in Smithville, VA. Survivors include her son, James Primm of Russellville, AR; daughters, Shari Melillio of Smithville, VA, Donna Lang of Colorado Springs, CO. and Terry Day of Arlington, TX; sisters, Della Macnutt and Dora Schaffer Alejo both of Las Cruces, Bertha Morgan of Silver City and Gladys Robertson of Moreno Valley, CA.; and brothers, Frank Schaffer and Jesse Schaffer of Farmington. Services were held in Smithville, VA. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 3, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Bishop Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4717/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joy P. Bishop, 64, of Las Cruces died on Monday. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 3, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Martinez Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4716/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Albert A. Martinez, 55, of Las Cruces died on Wednesday at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Services are pending at Baca's Funeral Chapels. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 4, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Porras Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4715/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Juana C. Porras, 57, of Anthony died on Thursday at her home. Services are pending with La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 4, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Beene Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4714/mb.ashx Message Board Post: David Beene, dearest father, husband, brother and son, passed away the afternoon of August 30, 2010. Mr. Beene is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Abigail; son, Daniel; two brothers, Gary, Bill and their children. A service in his memory will be held on Wednesday, September 08, 2010 at St. Mark's on the Mesa Episcopal Church at 431 Richmond Pl. NE in Albuquerque at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The NMSU Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com, David's care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, (505) 821-0010. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 3, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Miranda Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4713/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jorge Miranda, 76, of San Miguel died on Thursday at Memorial Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Miranda of San Miguel; sons, Manuel, Jorge Luis, Ramiro and Jose A. Miranda; daughter, Dacia Miranda; three brothers; three sisters; fifteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitations were held on Friday. Services will be held today at 10 a.m. in San Miguel Catholic Church, San Miguel. Burial will follow in San Miguel Cemetery, San Miguel. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 4, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Flores Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4712/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert Flores, 37, of Silver City died on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Mt. View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 4, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Villalobos Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4711/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jose R. Villalobos, affectionately called "Cuco" or "Elvis", passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010. Jose was born to Refugio and Catalina Villalobos on August 28, 1950. The family settled in Hatch, NM in 1958. Cuco attended school in Hatch, graduating from Hatch Valley High School in 1971. Survivors include his wife, Bernice G. Villalobos, of the family home; son, Billy Villalobos and life partner Abel Molina; daughter, Romelia Villalobos and life partner Doe Hernandez; and grandson, Daniel James Villalobos, all of Dallas, TX. Other survivors include his mother of Rodey, NM; sister, Dolores of Las Cruces; brothers, Juan of Hawaii and Gerardo "Chico" of Albuquerque, NM, as well as a large network of extended family and friends. Jose was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, and Elvis fan and impersonator. In 2004, he appeared in the movie "Elvis Has Left the Building", starring Kim Basinger. His passion was his wife as well as his family in Dallas. The light of his eyes was his grandson, whom he called "Big Guy" or "Little E". At Jose's request, cremation has taken place. A memorial to celebrate his life is scheduled for Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Las Cruces Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jose R. Villalobos Benefit Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 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: Greathouse, Toliver Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4710/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Funeral services for Jack A. Greathouse, 85, of Portales, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Portales with Dr. David McFadden and Dr. Herbert Bergstrom officiating. Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with Calvin Tayler, Jake Tayler, Ronnie Johns, Lonnie Berry, Jim Davis and Eldin Cooper serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Grady Jenkins, Melvin Littlejohn, Barry Walker, Roland Erwin, Mark Dillard, Austin Lenard, Jimmie Pitcock, and Nathan Hardin along with all other friends and neighbors. Masonic rites will be conducted by Portales Lodge #26 AF&AM. Jack A. Greathouse was born March 06, 1925 in Clovis, NM to Flora B and Clarence S. Greathouse and died September 02, 2010 in Portales, NM. The family lived in Clovis until the mid 1930's when they homesteaded west of Floyd. He graduated from Floyd High School in 1942, and attended Eastern New Mexico University for two years. After returning to the family farm to work for a few years, he moved to Lubbock to finish his degree at Texas Tech. Jack graduated in 1951 with a degree in Agronomy, and while in school was one of five seniors to be on Dr. Ayer's Crop Judging Team and competed in the Nationals. On April 12, 1953 in Floyd, he was married to Betty Jo Toliver. In 1954 they moved to Las Cruces for a year where Jack worked in the Seed Lab at New Mexico State University. In 1956, he moved to Portales and became a full time feed, seed and fertilizer inspector for the State of New Mexico Dept. of Agriculture. Jack had been retired since 1998 after 42 years with the department. Mr. Greathouse was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Portales, and for many years he was the Director for the Singles Ministry. Many young people became involved in the life of the church because of his faithful influence. Jack was also a longtime member of the Portales Rotary Club, where he was known for his perfect attendance record, and was recognized by the club as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was also a Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Portales Lodge #26 AF&AM. For many years, Jack gave out Christmas gifts in red burlap bags. Later when the red burlap was no longer available, he gave away bags of peanuts. He also always had a ready supply of small cards imprinted with a poem entitled Seeds. Jack loved music, and played both the violin and the guitar. Survivors include Betty Jo, his wife of more than 57 years of their home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dan Greathouse and wife, Dr. Kathleen Donalson and Ross Greathouse all of Portales; an "adopted" son, Dr. Michael Shaughnessy and his wife, Cindy of Clovis; two grandchildren, Calvin and Jake Tayler; and a sister-in-law Shirley Toliver and first cousins Oscar and Carolyn Toliver, Kathy and Don McAlvay, Kenneth and Loudell Kinsolving and G.E. Gore and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant sister, Yvonne Greathouse. Arrangements are under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary of Portales. 575-356-4455 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 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: Herrera, Gallegos, Estrada Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4709/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Victoria "Vickie" Estrada Herrera, October 17, 1919 to September 02, 2010 In her private residence, On Thursday, September 02, 2010, at 11:30 p.m., Victoria "Vickie" Estrada Herrera returned to her Maker's arms where her husband of 62 years, Susano Herrera; mother, Catarina Gallegos-Estrada; father, Juan Estrada; sister, Juanita Mulvihill; and brothers, Cruz Estrada and Pedro Estrada, embraced her lovingly and rejoiced that they were together once again. Family members will cherish with sincerest warmth and tenderness the ups and downs of farm life in the Mesilla Valley. Her sons and their spouses Susano, Jr. and Dora, Raymond and Rosalie, Ernesto and companion Maria Morales; John and Monica; as well as her thirteen grandchildren Gilbert, Albert, Cynthia Gamboa, Jacob, Yvette Di Martino, John David, Susie Widner, Ernest Jr., Laurie Garcia, Veronica, Pablo, Angelica, Michael and their respective families will mourn deeply her passing, but take courage that she has prepared the way for each. Her brother, Marcelino Estrada and spouse Alicia of Las Cruces, will treasure the memory of his older sister. Eighteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild will grow to hear fond stories from their parents, numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. They will talk nostalgically about the days at Grandpa Susanos' and Grandma Vickies'. Vickie, born October 17, 1919, attended Las Cruces High School and volunteered later in life to help children learn to read at Alameda Elementary and Doña Ana Elementary Library. She was the Secretary-Treasurer for the Volunteers in Public School since 1976. But above all, she expressed her God-given gifts in forming a place, even with the slimmest of resources, where her husband and four boys could be nourished and rest for the next day's labors. It was where her heart lay, making a home where one felt gratified, thankful and fulfilled. For the work at hand, her inner strength was inexhaustible. In those early days it was hard to feed five hungry and tired men. If you heard her calling out the back door, ".el que va a Mesilla, perde su silla," you had better run or you lost your place at the dinner table since there were only four chairs and six mouths to feed. Nevertheless, she chided her boys for taking hot, freshly made tortillas from the top of the pile which never seem! ed to grow. They relished them and in spite of her swiping hand and threats, they unabashedly took them from the top to slather them with butter and eat them. She was spiritually and religiously committed to her Roman Catholic faith and made absolutely sure that her boys received a religious education by enrolling them at Holy Cross Catholic School. Though her grandchildren will never experience anymore her delight in their successes and triumphs, they will find solace knowing she continues to look after them. Victoria "Vickie" Estrada Herrera was truly a noble wife, humble woman, and she will deeply be missed by many. Visitation for Vickie Herrera will be at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home 555 W. Amador Ave. followed by a period of remembrance at 7 p.m. in La Paz-Graham's Chapel, where the prayer vigil is scheduled. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 08, 2010 at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church 100 S. Espina St. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Las Cruces where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Pablo Herrera, John David Herrera, Ernest Herrera Jr., Luis Marquez, Michael Widner and great-grandson Nicholas Herrera-Guerrero. Honorary bearers will be Ed Martinez and grandson Michael Joseph Herrera, and great-grandson Santiago Ezekiel Herrera-Guerrero. Following the services a reception will be at the St. Genevieve's Parish Hall. Vickie wishes that in lieu of flowers donations be made in her memory to American Cancer Society . Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 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: Herrera, Marquez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4708/mb.ashx Message Board Post: David F. Herrera, 85, lifelong resident of Mesquite, NM died Thursday, September 02, 2010. He was born April 02, 1925 in Brazito, NM to Felipe and Maria Marquez Herrera. David was a member of Del Valle Methodist Church in Mesquite. He was a retired farmer, a former Manager of the Santo Tomas Produce and Santo Tomas Gin, part owner of the Valley View Dairy and a County Commissioner during the early 1960's. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing but his passion was for his family. He will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his four children Ernest Herrera and wife Irma, Arturo Herrera and wife Christina, Andy Herrera and wife Mina and Belinda Gonzales-Soto and husband Raul all of Mesquite; grandchildren Caroline, Stephanie, Debbie, Shawn, Ernest, Omar, Estevan and Davina and by his great-grandchildren Jasmyn, Jonah, Ashlyn, Omar, Joseph, Shantay, Shantell and Dominic. Funeral services to celebrate David's life will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday September 07, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home with Pastor's Conrado Soltero and Raul Dominguez officiating. Mr. Herrera will be laid to rest next to the love of his life Maria Luisa Herrera at Missionary Ridge Cemetery in Mesquite, NM. Per David's request the honor of being a pallbearer is given to Belinda Gonzales-Soto, Caroline Olivas, Stephanie Reyes, Mina Herrera, Irma Herrera and Davina Herrera Nevarez and honorary pallbearers Jasmyn and Ashlyn. 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 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: Escalera Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4707/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Monica Escalera Sr. entered eternal rest on August 31, 2010. Interment occurred on September 03, 2010 at the Masonic Cemetery in Las Cruces, NM. Funeral arrangements were made through Baca's Funeral Chapel. He is preceded in death by his mother Tiburcia Escalera and his sister Mariana Rojas Escalera. He is survived by his biological children; Monico Jr., Lorenzo, Helen, Jessica and Cindy Escalera. He is also survived by Clara Rojas Escalera, mother to his children and numerous grandchildren. Monico is survived by his father, Manuel Escalera Sr. of Las Cruces, NM, his brothers; Javier Hernandez of Mexicali, Mexico, Modesto Escalera of Tucson, Arizona, Elias Escalera of Albuquerque, NM, Manuel Jr. and Michael Escalera of Las Cruces, NM and Robert Escalera of Palms Springs, CA. In addition, he is survived by his sisters; Mary Perez and Ophelia Hernandez of Indio, CA, Guadalupe Escalera, Margaret Malone, Leticia Sarracino, Susan Escalera and Enedina Escalera all of Las Cruces, NM. Monico had numerous nephews and nieces from Mexico and from the States of New Mexico, Arizona, Illinois, Nevada, California, Texas and other parts of the country. Monico had an extensive family to include brother and sister-in-laws, uncles, aunts and cousins from Mexico, Texas, California and other parts of the country, as well. Monico you were loved and will truly be missed by those who really loved you, Your Family. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from September 4 to September 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: Escalera, Aguayo Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4706/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Monico Aguayo Escalera of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life on August 31, 2010. Monico Sr. was born on May 04, 1949 in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife Yolanda Escalera of the family home; his children Monico Escalera Jr., Lorenzo Escalera, Helen and husband Samuel Ruiz, Jessica Escalera, Cindy Escalera and husband Manuel Cortez, Yolanda Jordan, Patricia Hernandez and Maribel and husband Veto Gonzales; his grand children Nicole, Ashley, Ryan, Matthew, Camica, Andrew, James, Monique, Isaiah, Angel, Destiny, Anthony, Ethan, Marcus, Kaitlyn, Benjamin, Veronica, Hector, Raymundo, Jose, Norma, Marcos, Claudia and Frijolito and great-granddaughters Meea and Alyssa. Monico Escalera was a loving father, grandfather and husband. He was the owner of Escalera Rodriguez Trucking and enjoyed classic car restoration and projects in his spare time. Monico Escalera will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Service arrangements have been made by Baca's Funeral Chapel of Las Cruces on Thursday, September 02, 2010.Viewing will be held today, Friday, September 03, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Baca's Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at the Masonic Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 3, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Long Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4705/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Glenn E. Long of St. George, UT passed away on August 24, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 17, 1935 in Redding, California. He was married in San Diego, California in February 1954 to his wife Monte. He grew up in Chico, California. Dad proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. In 1959 he began his career for IBM in Sacramento, California. He held Branch Manager positions in San Francisco and Oakland, California, and the Oregon Branch office in Portland. In 1984 his next assignment was with IBM World Trade Japan. His last assignment was Country Manager of China. He retired after 30 years with IBM at Lake Almanor at age 52. Dad spent time traveling all over the U.S., including two trips to Alaska. He loved golf, tennis, hiking, horses, RV traveling, and spending time with his family. He also loved boating and camping with his kids. He taught all of us to water ski, swim, and love sports. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Glenn is survived by his wife of 56 years, Monte; three children, Scott, Terri and Stacy; his brother, Dave Long; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. We would like to thank Kolob Care and Rehabilitation of St. George and Zion's Way Hospice for their loving care. Their kindness and gentle attention to our dad will always be remembered. They are angels among us. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Pine View Mortuary, 435-986-4222. For condolences and full obituary please visit our website www.pineviewmortuary.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 1, 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: Aragon, Triste Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4704/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Michael Triste Aragon, 49, of Las Cruces, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010. He was born September 23, 1960 in Canutillo, Texas to Antonio N. and Rachel Triste Aragon. A U.S. Army veteran, he served in the Persian Gulf War with the 108th Airborne Division as well as in the National Guard. Michael was a skilled artisan that loved to draw and paint and loved to play guitar. He was amazingly talented in carpentry and loved to build furniture. His smile and laughter are unforgettable and his presence here on earth will echo through his children and grandchildren. Michael was very well known throughout the community of La Mesa, where he was always ready and willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He loved his entire family very much and will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Aragon and is survived by his mother, Rachel Triste Aragon of the family home; daughters, Jazmine Mychal and husband Salomon, Yuriah-Rain, and Jovi Bond; son, Ezra Neil Aragon; grandson, Gustavo and granddaughter, Lilliana Avory; brothers, Dean, Tony and wife Ofelia; sisters, Beatrice and husband Ricardo, Julie and husband Mark, Norma and husband John; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, who also loved him dearly. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, September 02, 2010 in Baca's Funeral Home, 300 E. Boutz Road. The family would like to thank the staff at Memorial Medical Center and our friends who offered their support during this difficult and trying time. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory of Las Cruces. 527-2222. Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care" To send condolences online log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 1, 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: Clark, Padilla, Rubio Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4703/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Serina Terese Clark, 28, of Fairacres passed away on Friday August 27, 2010. Serina was born on February 02, 1982 in Las Cruces to Robert H. Clark and Betty R. Clark. Before her passing, Serina worked for Discovery Daycare, Celebrate Stores and also for Pic Quik Stores. She is survived by her parents Robert H. Clark of Las Cruces and her mother Betty R. Clark and her companion Reymundo Gutierrez, who Serina affectionately called "Apa" of Fairacres; her three sons, James, Joseph and Jacob Clark of Fairacres. As well as her sister Bobbie Julene Clark and her companion Mike Hogue and her future twins babies of Las Cruces, and the father of her children James I. Padilla of Las Cruces. She is also survived by her maternal grandmother Teresa B. Rubio; by her godparents Albert and Tina Casares; and her maternal uncles and aunts, Sal Rubio of Killeen,TX, Elia Gonzalez and companion Sal Anaya of Las Vegas, NV, Narda Anderson of Killeen, TX, Leonel and Lisa Rubio of Molene, IL, Tina and husband Albert Casares, Manuel and Christina Rubio, Marie and husband Ralph Hermosillo, Marta and her husband Tim Gutierrez, Lorenzo Rubio and companion Jennifer Johannsmeir, Martin and Brenda Rubio, Santiago and Cynthia Rubio and Johnny and Maria Rubio all of Las Cruces. Her paternal uncles and aunts, Willie Clark, Eva and her husband Orlando Lopez of San Ysidro, Eddie Clark and wife Viola of Dona Ana, David Clark, Charlie Clark and his wife Suki, Lucy and her husband Julian Barraza, Mary and her husband Sammy Sarabia, Nancy Hernandez, Johnny Clark and his wife Vicky, Viola and her husband Robert Rueda of El Paso, TX., Dahlia Clark and Edward Clark, and numerous cousins from both sides of the family. She is also survived by her extended family, Reymundo and Brynda Gutierrez of Henderson NV, Chris and Diane Gutierrez of Ganado, AZ, Ralph and Marie Gutierrez of Albuquerque, NM, Martin and Susan Gutierrez of Las Cruces, Catherine Wood and companion Ricardo Abuhilu of Albuquerque, NM and last but not least, her adopted niece and nephews Kristina Vasquez, Martin Gutierrez Jr., and Stevie Rey Gutierrez. Serina was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Willie and Manuela Clark, her maternal grandfather Salvador R. Rubio in 2008, and her uncle Ramon B. Rubio in 1998. Calling hours will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday September 01, 2010 with the recitation of the rosary to begin at 7 p.m. at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador Ave. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 South Espina on Thursday, September 02, 2010. The rite of committal and interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress. Serving as casket bearers, will be Manuel B. Rubio, Lorenzo B. Rubio, Martin B. Rubio, Santiago B. Rubio, Nicholas A. Rubio and James I. Padilla. Honorary pallbearers will be Serina's sons, James, Joseph and Jacob Clark. The Clark family has entrusted their loved one to La Paz - Grahams Funeral Home, 555 West Amador Las Cruces, NM 88005 526-6891. www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from September 1 to September 2, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/1653.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am sorry, all I do is post obits so people don't have to pay for them in their seach. You might try getting a death cert. or try and find other people who are also doing research on that name. 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: cnellj1 Surnames: cooper and king Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/1653.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: i am barbara akers daughter nell. i am trying to get info on her side of the family. i knew finis,lavada,bonnie and ruby. can you give me more on their grandparents Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Holguin, Leyva Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4702/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 09/01/2010 Vado Vietnam veteran gets Purple Heart LAS CRUCES - The old motto is fitting. John Holguin, a Vado resident who served in Vietnam, softly repeated it Wednesday as he looked at the medal pinned on the left side of his sports coat. "Better late than never," said Holguin. "They had that right." The same phrase was uttered just minutes before by U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Bryan Sargent, of Battery D 2nd Battalion 14th Marine Regiment, as he pinned Holguin with the Purple Heart. It was an award Holguin had coming to him since he was wounded in the face from shrapnel on Dec. 6, 1967 in the Demilitarized Zone, the area that separated North and South Vietnam. Holguin stood at attention as the orders awarding him the Purple Heart were read to the large gathering at Veterans Memorial Park. Off to the side, family members stood silently, some smiling, all of them proud. "I feel very good for him," said Holguin's mother, Nati Holguin. "I am so very, very proud of him." Holguin's sister, Hope Leyva, was filled with emotions and memories as her brother accepted well wishes and congratulations from people who attended the brief ceremony. "As he got that medal, I was thinking about two incidents," Leyva said. "I remembered the day he left for Vietnam I saw my dad crying, and I'd never seen him cry before. He knew exactly what my brother was going through. He said pray (John) comes back. "The second thing was one time when it was raining. There was this big clap of thunder and I remember seeing my father lying on the ground. The sound reminded him of the bombing he experienced during World War II." Holguin said the phrase reminded him of his father and the efforts that ultimately led to the Bronze Star being awarded to him. "He waited 55 years to get his Bronze Star," said Holguin, of his father. Holguin's son, Gabe, said he was excited for his father's military honor. "Growing up, dad always talked about the event," Gabe Holguin said. "Hearing that story and being here to see this finally happen, I can easily say that I'm very proud him." 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: Ureno Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4701/mb.ashx Message Board Post: With deep sorrow and heavy hearts the time has come to say goodbye to our precious Mother MeMe, mother-in law, aunt and friend, Lamonn S. Ureno, 65 of Las Cruces, who left this earth on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. Lamonn was born July 08, 1945 in Breckenridge, Texas to George and Irene Smith. Those left to mourn her passing include her five children, Lisa Ureno Hicks, James Ureno (Cindy), Ben Bradford, Luci Moody Nease (Larry), and Lanee Lujan (Paul). Other survivors include fourteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, four nieces, and two nephews. Lamonn has gone to heaven to join her parents, sister, brothers, and grandchild. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., Monday, August 30, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer 300 E. Boutz Road, where the Funeral Service is scheduled at 11 a.m. with Reverend Doug Cowan officiating. Interment will follow in Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress Road, where she will be laid to rest. Servicing as casket bearers will be Paul Lujan, Larry Nease, Kenneth Elkins, Quayde Bradford, Chris Frazier, and Mike Lord. Lamonn was the most amazing mother, MeMe and we will miss her deeply. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For condolences online logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 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.