This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: BettsHamilton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4700/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shirley M. Betts, 76, of Las Cruces, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010. She graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and enjoyed a successful career as an interior designer. Shirley enjoyed traveling, collecting, and researching genealogy. Her marriage to Maurice Hamilton gave her two wonderful daughters Susan and Betsy. After moving to Green Valley, AZ in 1985 she married James A. Betts, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Susan Grandle (Jerry) of Las Cruces and Betsy Roberts (Tom) of Moscow, Kansas. She is also survived by her grandchildren John, Katie, and Emily Grandle and Brandy, Abby, and bonnie Roberts. Also surviving is her sister Barbara Smith (Ed) and brother-in-law Craig Betts. Graveside services to celebrate her life will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 04, 2010 at Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung association. The family wishes to thank everyone for their support and kindness. 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 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Norwood, Landers, VanValkenburg, Hanson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4699/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On January 30, 2008 Justice Marie Norwood, a little redhead full of fire came to this earth. Soon we would find out that she was born with a broken heart. God would take her hand and a miracle took place. The world's greatest heart doctor with hands blessed by God repaired Justice's little heart. Every one that she met along the way was amazed at the strength, joy and courage of our tiny opera singer. Music was the center of Justice's life from the start. Anyone who saw our little redhead smile had no choice but to smile as well. If ever God placed a child on this earth to light up people's lives, Justice was that child. We have always called her our firecracker; beautiful, amazing to watch, and explosive. Justice lived her life as we all should, as if noting could ever stop her. Love and kindness was her every moment. She loved her sister more than anyone. On Justice's last day she smiled and her courage was for her Mother and I. God took away all her pain, her illness, and! all of the worldly things she suffered from. She runs in the grace of God playing, dancing and never will she get tired again. Our Father in Heaven holds her in his arms as we did on earth. Justice smiles down on us from Heaven. Our flower planted in heaven to make it beautiful. We miss you and will join you in Heaven in due time. She is survived by her parents Jeremy and Chrissy, three brothers, Cameron, Darren and Hayden Norwood and one sister, Liberty, ""Libby"" Norwood all of Las Cruces. Also surviving her are her maternal grandparents, Karen and Billy Landers of Las Cruces and Leonard and Debra Van Valkenburg of Waterville, Maine; Maternal great grandmother, Myrtle Dell Hanson of Las Cruces; Paternal grandparents, John and Jeanie Norwood of Locksburg, Arkansas; paternal great grandmothers, Lilly Norwood of De Queen, Arkansas and Beverly Ann Mills of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Justice is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 30, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Las Cruces, 106 S. Miranda with Rev. Dr. Maurice Hollingsworth , officiating. Burial will take place at Redman Cemetery in De Queen, Arkansas. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001 575-526-2419 To sign the online guest book or send condolences go to www.getzcares.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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Pena, Banegas Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4698/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard Peña of El Paso unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010 with his loving wife at his side. Visitations will be held on Monday, August 30, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home, 128 North Resler Dr. El Paso, TX 79912. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 400 West Sunset Rd. El Paso, TX 79922. Richard was born in San Antonio to Zacarias and Esperanza Peña. In 1980 he met his soul mate Anna Lisa Banegas in Las Cruces, NM. Soon after, they married bringing two families together. They enjoyed 29 loving years with their children Marilisa, Zachary, and Zeque. Richard was a hard-working family man. His charisma and integrity brought him from shining shoes as a boy to becoming a successful businessman. From the age of 18 years old he was a leader and an inspiration at work. And for 12 years he was a cornerstone as District Sales Manager for Coca-Cola El Paso. He spared nothing to provide for his wife and family. He was a genius of laughter and love. He enjoyed golfing, running, and playing with his two grandsons. Richard and his wife enjoyed going on spontaneous road trips and weekend stays at the casino. Those who had the pleasure of knowing him were filled with great admiration, and in the eyes of his family he was a perfect man who led a beautiful life. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Dr. Anna Lisa Banegas-Peña; children, Marilisa and husband Luke Moore, Zachary and Zeque; grandchildren, Grady and Isaiah Moore; sisters, Rachel Gutierrez (husband, Martin), Gloria Register (husband, Homer), and Mary Ann Rittimann; and brother Jerry Peña (wife, Olga). And wealth of extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the Richard Peña Memorial Fund has been established to benefit the students of Hatch Valley Public Schools. Please make donations payable to Dr. Anna Lisa Banegas-Peña, for The Richard Peña Memorial Fund; 312 Windrose Pl. El Paso, TX 79912. 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 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Ibanez, Nunez, Garcia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4697/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Carmen G. Ibanez, 90, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born March 06, 1920 in Luis Moya, Durango, Mexico to Baldomero and Eduviges Nunez Garcia. She was a homemaker and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Those left to mourn her passing include her loving husband, Jose O. Ibanez; seven daughters, Edelmira I. Rodriguez (Francisco) of Costa Rica, Magdalena I. Sanchez (Jose), Pabla I. Lara (Clemente), Carmen I. Reyes (Rudy Jr.) all of Las Cruces, Martha I. Serrano (Carlos) of Brazito, Linda I. Paz (Steve) of Tortugas and Myrna Ibanez of Ojo Caliente; two brothers, Apolinar Garcia of Las Cruces and Baldomero Garcia, Jr. (Jesusita) of Mesquite; one sister, Blasa Gonzales of Mexico. Other survivors include twenty-three grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Alejandro Sanchez, great-grandson, Gonzalo Enriquez, two sisters, Angelina Peralta and Emma Gomez, as well as a brother, Antero Garcia. Calling hours will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (today) Sunday, August 29, 2010 with recitation of the rosary to begin at 6 p.m. in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in the Basilica de San Albino, 2070 Calle de Santiago in Mesilla with the Reverend Richard Catanach, Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho, where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Rudy Reyes, Baldomero Garcia III, Alfredo Hernandez, Israel Muniz, Steve Paz and Gary Martinez. Honorary bearers will be Jared Paz and Tomas Enriquez. The Ibanez Family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care". To send 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Tharp, Hite, Macon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4696/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lois A. Tharp (Lalo), after a long courageous battle against cancer, angels came to take her from the caring hands at La Posada on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Lois was preceded in death by her father, Earl Hite in 1969, mother Helen Macon in 2002, ex-husband, Jerry Tharp in 2004, nephew Benny Strawbridge Jr. in 2006, and daughter-in-law Betty Tharp in 2010. Lois was born in Deming, NM to Earl and Helen Hite. She raised her five children alone after 25 years of marriage. Lois worked as a carpenter at local window and door companies for a total of 25 years. She is survived by her brothers, Nathen Hite of Roswell, NM, Larry Smith of T or C, NM; her sisters, Hazel Strawbridge of T or C and Helen Bryant of Las Vegas, NV; her children Donna Bayhan, Jerry Tharp Jr., Jimmy and Victoria Tharp, Diana Tharp and Debra and Carl George of Carlsbad, NM; her grandchildren, Christopher, Jimmy, Nicole, Deedra, Elizabeth, Domonic; her great-grandchildren, Makayla and Skye and numerous nieces and nephews. At Lois' request, there will not be services. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Services have been entrusted to the care of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home 555 West Amador, Las Cruces, NM 88005. To send the Tharp family condolences log on to lapaz-graham.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from August 29 to August 31, 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, Gessell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4695/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dorothy Colleen Smith, 67, of Radium Springs, NM passed away August 29, 2010 after battling many different obstacles in her joyous life. She had survived leukemia, where she had a bone marrow transplant from her brother Axel, in 1992. She also survived a quadruple by-pass in 2004, while also living with diabetes for a large portion of her life. She was born January 14, 1943 in Salt Lake, Utah to Axel Sr. and Dorothy Gessell. She moved to Las Cruces, NM at the age of eleven where she attended school and later married James Peters, who she lost in 1967. She married Tommy Smith in 1968. They were married for 42 happy years when she went to meet Our Lord. She loved watching her soap operas, but mostly loved watching her grandchildren play basketball and spending time vacationing with all of them. One of her proudest moments was wearing the Las Cruces letter C she earned in pep squad at Las Cruces High School. She also was a volunteer firefighter for Radium Springs. She is survived by her husband Tommy Smith Sr.; her daughters Denzil Smith, Jannette Fratzola, (Kelly B.), Dawn Renteria (Richard), of Las Cruces, DeeDee Swope of Cloudcroft; and son Tommy Smith Jr., (LeeAnn) from Lake Wood, WA. Also by her sister, Larna (Larry) Novak; brothers, Axel Jr. (Joyce) Gessell, Perry (Donna) Gessell, and Allen (Sandy) Gessell; and her grandchildren James (Kathryn) Amanda, Amy, Amber Fratzola, Tommy Lee and Logan Trenten Smith and great granddaughter Aubrey Nicloe Fratzola, and many nieces and nephews. Colleen was preceded in death by her mother and father, brother, Jerry, sister, Shirley Jean, and grandson, Joseph Allen Fratzola. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her. A graveside service for Colleen will be held on Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 11 a.m. at The Garden of Memories Cemetery in Hatch, NM. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 31, 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: Norwood Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4694/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Justice Marie Norwood, 2, of Las Cruces died on Thursday at University Medical Center in El Paso. Survivors include her parents Jeremy and Chrissy Norwood; brothers, Cameron, Darren and Hayden Norwood; and one sister, Liberty "Libby" Norwood all of Las Cruces. Visitations will be held today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Getz Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday at First Baptist Church. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Lee Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4693/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Billie Dan Lee, known as Bill to most, son of Harry C. Lee and Lucille O'Dell Lee, born June 06, 1932 in Portales, NM, passed peacefully in his Las Cruces home on Thursday, August 26, 2010 after a valiant fight against cancer. He was 78 years old. Coincidentally, Thursday happened to be World Cancer Day. He is survived by his son Jeff, of Midland, TX, his sister Wanda Welch and her children of Arizona, several cousins and many devoted and loving friends in Oklahoma and Las Cruces. He leaves behind his 'route running' dog, Sam. In his final years he was lovingly cared for by his wife, Connie. Bill graduated from high school in Hobbs, NM in 1950. Bill proudly served in the US Air Force from 1951 to 1954 being stationed at Lakenheath AFB in England and at Walker AFB in Roswell, NM. He then received his Bachelor's and Master degrees at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM and in 1974 was awarded his doctorate in curriculum and Instruction from East Texas State University (now University of Texas Commerce). He taught Junior High in Clovis and Hobbs, NM from 1961-1969, then was selected to be assistant principal at Houston Junior High in Hobbs. From 1969 until 1984 Bill served in several administrative positions including Federal Programs Director, business Manager of Hobbs School and Principal at Heizer Junior High. In 1984 Bill was chosen to Assistant Superintendent of the Portales Municipal Schools. He served there for four years then retired from NM public schools with thirty two years of service. He then ventured to the University of Oklahoma to be the financial and business manager for federal program based there for "Drug Free Schools and Communities". He served in that capacity for five years. He then was discovered and recruited by the vocational technical school Mid-Del, based in Midwest City, OK. His primary assignment was to write and deliver curriculum as to the use and maintenance of electric vehicles such as those used by the airline industry. He then branched out! in to the area of safety instruction where he collaborated with the OK State Dept. of ED. To develop curriculum and programs that teaches and encourages safety culture in the workplace. This was to facilitate a reduction in on the job injuries and those businesses who adopted these guidelines experienced significantly lower workman's compensation claims. Bill LOVED to fish with his favorite catch being largemouth bass. He and his fishing buddies enjoyed many memorable adventures fishing lakes including Novio in Mexico, several in Texas and Oklahoma and the small ponds found in rural Oklahoma. He owned some type of bass boat during his adult life until he moved to Las Cruces. After moving to Las Cruces in 2007, he remained a loyal OU Sooner fan watching every football, basketball (both men and women's) and any other athletic OU event nationally televised. He did become an Aggie fan, attending girl's volleyball, girls and boys basketball and football games. He enjoyed the many concerts played by Mesilla Valley Concert Band and rarely missed a performance. He loved to putter in the yard, having raised beds built where he grew delicious tomatoes that were generously shared with friends. Bill was an accomplished cook and enjoyed sharing his creations with friends. Bill's gifts of knowledge and kindness shaped many students' lives. He was a highly respected professional serving as mentor to those with whom he worked and as an example to all. He was gifted with a most clever sense humor and ability to delight with his poems which he composed for birthdays and special occasions. He always had a genuine, gentle, kind and calm way about him not losing his sense of mirth and love to life after his diagnosis and many surgeries for the cancer that plagued him the last portion of his life. As per his request, Bill has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. in Hobbs, NM on Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at First Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, Bill would appreciate donations to the Graham Family Music Scholarship at NMSU Foundation, Las Cruces, NM, to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 W. Montana, Las Cruces, NM, or to your local Hospice organization. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home and Getz Family Crematory, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 575-526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Colbert, Morris Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4692/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Anna Jaelithe Colbert of Kingwood, TX, died on August 23, 2010, after suffering from RSD for several years following an automobile accident. Anna was born on July 25, 1976, in Borger, TX. She lived many places over the years-Ras Tanura and Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia; Baton Rouge, LA; Las Cruces, NM; and several towns in Texas-and she visited many cities around the world. Anna was an honor graduate of Gables Academy in Baton Rouge and worked in retail sales before becoming disabled. She was a talented artist and poet, leaving many beautiful reminders of her too brief stay in the world. Anna was preceded in death by her grandparents Pauline Colbert, Roswell, NM and Dorothea and Jack Morris, Las Cruces; brother, Lionel Colbert, Las Cruces; and cousin Jory Chavez, Van Nuys, CA. Anna is survived by her parents Butch and Sharon (Morris) Colbert, Kingwood, TX; brother and sister-in-law Jacob and Mariah Colbert, Beaumont, TX; aunts and uncles Carolyn and Chris Whitesides, Apache Junction, AZ, Cathy and Wade Robinson, Las Cruces, and Charlene Chavez, Baton Rouge; nephew and niece Trevor Beeson and Zayda Colbert, Beaumont; cousin Michael Morris, Las Cruces; and scores of friends around the world. A celebration of Anna's life will be held for her friends and family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local food bank in Anna's memory. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Pena, Banegas Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4691/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard Peña of El Paso unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010 with his loving wife at his side. Visitations will be held on Monday, August 30, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home, 128 North Resler Dr. El Paso, TX 79912. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 400 West Sunset Rd. El Paso, TX 79922. Richard was born in San Antonio to Zacarias and Esperanza Peña. In 1980 he met his soul mate Anna Lisa Banegas in Las Cruces, NM. Soon after, they married bringing two families together. They enjoyed 29 loving years with their children Marilisa, Zachary, and Zeque. Richard was a hard-working family man. His charisma and integrity brought him from shining shoes as a boy to becoming a successful businessman. From the age of 18 years old he was a leader and an inspiration at work. And for 12 years he was a cornerstone as District Sales Manager for Coca-Cola El Paso. He spared nothing to provide for his wife and family. He was a genius of laughter and love. He enjoyed golfing, running, and playing with his two grandsons. Richard and his wife enjoyed going on spontaneous road trips and weekend stays at the casino. Those who had the pleasure of knowing him were filled with great admiration, and in the eyes of his family he was a perfect man who led a beautiful life. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Dr. Anna Lisa Banegas-Peña; children, Marilisa and husband Luke Moore, Zachary and Zeque; grandchildren, Grady and Isaiah Moore; sisters, Rachel Gutierrez (husband, Martin), Gloria Register (husband, Homer), and Mary Ann Rittimann; and brother Jerry Peña (wife, Olga). And wealth of extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the Richard Peña Memorial Fund has been established to benefit the students of Hatch Valley Public Schools. Please make donations payable to Dr. Anna Lisa Banegas-Peña, for The Richard Peña Memorial Fund; 312 Windrose Pl. El Paso, TX 79912. 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 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Castillo, Torres, Duran Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4690/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Viola Margie Torres Castillo, 70 of El Cajon, California, entered eternal life August 15, 2010. She was born March 03, 1940 in Las Cruces to Braulio G. and Natalia D. Torres. She resided in Las Cruces until 1959 when she moved with her family, to San Jose, CA. Viola was a Native American who belonged to the Piro-Manso-Tiwa Tribe of Guadalupe Pueblo of Las Cruces. She enjoyed traveling to Las Cruces every December for the celebration of the tribes "Feast" days. She also loved spending as much time as she could with her family, especially her Grandchildren. Viola will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her loving husband, Carmello Castillo of the family home, a son Manuel Bustillos and a daughter Belia Bustillos, both of El Cajon, CA. She is also survived by five brothers: Danny Duran, Armando Torres and George Torres, all of San Diego, CA, Braulio Jr. Torres of San Jose, CA and Henry O. Torres of Las Cruces, NM; Five Sisters, Yolanda Torres, Olivia Gamino of San Jose, CA, Sandra Ibarra, Debra Covarrubia and Yvonne Torres all of San Diego, CA. Other survivors include fourteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, three aunts, one uncle and numerous nephews and nieces. Viola was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were held August 28, 2010 in San Diego, CA. Cremation will take place and her cremains will be laid to rest next to her Mother, at Greenwood Cemetery in San Diego, CA. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Apodaca Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4689/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Margarita V. Apodaca, 91, of Albuquerque and formerly of Las Cruces died on Wednesday at her home. Services are pending at Baca's Funeral Chapels. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 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: Barragan Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4688/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Reynaldo H. Barragan, 57, of Silver City died on Saturday at Gila Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 24, 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: Betts Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4687/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shirley M. Betts, 76, of Las Cruces died on Friday, August 20, 2010. Survivors include her daughters, Susan Grandle and Betsy Roberts. Burial will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 04, 2010 at Masonic Cemetery. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 25, 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: Bonilla, Ramirez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4686/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Karissa Marie Bonilla (Chris), 20, of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life August 20, 2010 in Chapparal, NM. Karissa was born to Ruben Bonilla Jr., and Maria Ramirez in El Paso, TX on May 02, 1990. At the time of her death she was attending Las Montanas Charter School. She was a very loving daughter and a caring friend. Karissa's hobbies were playing basketball and spending time with her friends. Karissa is survived by her mother Maria Ramirez, Father Israel (Izzy) Rios, sisters Jasmine Bonilla and Dezi Rios both of Las Cruces, Brothers Joshua Bonilla and companion Jackie of EL Paso, TX, Adam, Kevin, and Michael Bonilla all of Las Cruces and Isaac Ramirez also of Las Cruces. She is survived by nieces Jamie and Maya, nephews Nathaniel, Christopher, Brian and Edgar, and numerous aunts and uncles. She is preceded in death by her sister Alyssa Bonilla, Paternal grandfather Ruben Bonilla Sr., and her father Ruben Bonilla Jr. Karissa is also survived by her companion Deandra (Lucero) Altamirano. Serving as pallbearers will be Adam Bonilla, Isaac Ramirez, Kevin and Michael Altamirano, David Rios and J.J. Lujan. Viewing for Karissa will be held on Friday, August 27, 2010 at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home 555 W. Amador Ave from12 p.m. to 4 p.m. A memorial will follow at 4 p.m. At Karissa's wish, cremation will take place following the service. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from August 25 to August 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: Bussey Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4685/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Charlie Bussey, 83, of Silver City died on Tuesday at Gila Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 25, 2010 Email 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: Chapman, Jones Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4684/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawn William Chapman, born on May 29, 1971 in El Paso, TX, was called to our Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2010. He was the beloved son of Cheryl E. (Jones) Chapman and William (Red) E. Chapman of Las Cruces, NM. He is also survived by his sisters Chandra Lynn Chapman and Shana Dawn McKnight (Jeffrey) and his nephews Gossamer and Gavin McKnight all of El Paso, TX. He graduated from Roswell High School and attended NMSU majoring in music. He had a great passion for his family, his many, many friends, his motorcycles and cars. He lived in Huntington Beach, CA. and was employed by Ride Makerz at Disneyland in Anaheim. A celebration of his life will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 28th at 1913 Pueblo Nubes Lane in El Paso, the home of his sister. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 24, 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: Curtis, Shackleford, Blanscet, Hawthorne Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4683/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dean Curtis, 84, of Las Cruces, formerly of Roswell, died Thursday, August 26, 2010, after a brief stay at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces. One of twelve children, he was born in Rush Spring, Oklahoma, on July 24, 1926, to Albert Lee and Lou Shackleford Curtis. He was preceded in death by his parents, by brothers Robert Lee Curtis, Hawkins, Texas, and Leon Curtis, Roswell, and by sisters Thelma Blanscet, Comanche, Texas, and Paralee Hawthorne, Bakersfield, Calif. He is survived by brothers David Curtis, Austin, Texas; Tommy Curtis, Pueblo West, Colo.; and Conny Curtis, Georgetown, Texas; sisters, Royce Spencer, Edmond, Okla.; Nadine Wilson, Lovington; Christine Jackson, Paramount, Calif.; and Louetta Ogle, Sevierville, Tenn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held by Dean's family at a later date. The family expresses its thanks to Dean's guardian, Dave Parsons, and his caregivers at Lessons of Life LLC. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 27, 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: Hale, Buckley, Dinwiddie Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4682/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Longtime Payson resident Glenn F. Hale, 71, died August 24, 2010, after a long battle with chronic leukemia. He was born, along with his twin sister Gwenn, in Twin Falls, Idaho, on January 27, 1939, to Seymour "Bill" Hale and Velda Buckley Hale. Mr. Hale graduated from Payette High School in Payette, Idaho, in 1957. He spent seven seasons as a smokejumper, fighting fires for the U.S. Forest Service, based out of McCall, Idaho, and Silver City, N.M. From 1963 to 1965, he served in the U.S. Army Airborne as a parachute instructor. He held a Master Parachute Rigger certification, and for many years was a licensed pilot. He married Terry Lynelle Dinwiddie on the H-Y Ranch, near her hometown of Cliff, N.M., on April 30, 1966. For the first two years of their marriage, they lived on an air base in Savannakhet, Laos, where he worked for Continental Air Services, contracted with the Central Intelligence Agency. Upon their return to the United States, he earned his bachelor's degree in business and real estate from the University of Arizona. Through Hale Construction, he designed and built nearly 500 custom homes throughout Tucson. His largest project was the Sunny Hills development on the north side of town. After moving to Payson in 1981, Mr. Hale worked as a construction superintendent and site manager for several companies. It's hard to drive through Payson without seeing one of his projects: a 48-unit condo complex, a 60-unit apartment building and the 1985 expansion of Payson schools, and more. From 1990-1994, he was general manager of UMOS (later called Brooke Utilities), and served as a consultant there until 2001. He was a capable man who enjoyed tackling problems, especially for the benefit of young athletes. He coached many youth basketball and baseball teams, and used his construction skills and contacts to improve sports facilities here and in Tucson. Mr. Hale was the volunteer project manager for the 1987 PHS softball and baseball fields, but he also worked on snack bars, locker rooms, water systems, a Greyhound travel bus, scoreboards and the PHS track. After his work at the Pioneer Elementary School playground, a short "scenic parkway" was jokingly named in his honor. In their "retirement," the Hales built and operated A Storage Place, the RV and boat storage yard in the airport industrial park. He and his wife spent a few months each year on the road, visiting grandchildren across the country. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Terry Hale; son Jupe Hale (Debbie) of Plymouth, Minn.; daughters Sandie Jo Felice (Louie) of Boise, Idaho, Niki Price (Dave) of Lincoln City, Ore., and Colleen Cunningham (Michael) of Bend, Ore.; and nine grandchildren: Alex and Matthew Mischo; J.J., Connor and Charlie Hale; Margery and Ethan Price; and Haley and Logan Cunningham. Mr. Hale also leaves behind two brothers, Alan Hale of Cheney, Wash., and Bill Hale of Caon City, Colo., and two sisters, Gwenn Clem of Goldendale, Wash., and Barbara Wharton of Spokane, Wash. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Mountain Bible Church, 302 E. Rancho in Payson, Ariz. Glenn's friends and colleagues are invited to a potluck reception, immediately following the service, at Ramada Four at Rumsey Park. His ashes will be interred in the Dinwiddie family plot at Mesa Cemetery in Cliff, N.M. That ceremony is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2010. Memorial donations may be made to the Payson High School Stadium Fund, Payson Unified School District, P.O. Box 919, Payson, AZ 85547. In the memo line, write "Glenn F. Hale Memorial." Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from August 28 to 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Ibanez Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4681/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Carmen I. Ibanez, 90, of Las Cruces died on Thursday at Memorial Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Jose D. Ibanez; daughters, Edelmira I. Rodriguez, Magdalena I. Sanchez, Pabla I. Lara, Martha I. Serrano, Carmen I. Reyes, Linda I. Paz and Myrna I. Morales; two brothers; one sister; and numerous grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday in Baca's Chapel of Prayer with the rosary scheduled for 6 p.m. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday in the Basilica de San Albino, Mesilla. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 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.