This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Lee Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4680/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Billie Dan Lee, 78, of Las Cruces died on Thursday. Survivors include his wife Connie Lee of Las Cruces. Services will be held at a later date. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Pena Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4679/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard Pena, 58, of El Paso died on Wednesday. Survivors include his wife Anna Lisa of El Paso; and his children. Visitations will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday at Martin's Funeral Home, El Paso. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Matthews Catholic Church, El Paso. Burial will follow at Memory 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Sileski, Weaver Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4678/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jacob Michael Sileski was welcomed into the loving arms of his parents Amy and Michael Sileski August 25, 2010. He was born at 5:46 p.m. but had already been received into the loving presence of Jesus. Jacob was greatly loved and even though he never breathed a breath he brought great joy and happiness to his parents and family. Jacob's life was also greatly anticipated by his maternal grandparents Mack and Gayrene Weaver of Las Cruces; paternal grandparents Jim and Loretta Sileski of Fort Collins; great grandmother Katherine Weaver; aunts and uncles Aaron and Rachel Weaver of Nashville, Christine and Richard Williams of Las Cruces, and Rachel Sileski of Seattle; and many cousins. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Mountain View Regional Medical Center for their care and compassion during this difficult time. We thank family and friends for their support and for the prayers and support of First Baptist Church. We especially thank La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home for their service to the family. Funeral Service for Jacob will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at First Baptist Church 106 S. Miranda, beginning at 11:00am. At Amy and Michael's request, cremation is to follow the services. 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 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Ureno Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4677/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lamonn S. Ureno, 65, of Las Cruces died on Thursday at Memorial Medical Center. Services are pending with Baca's Funeral Chapels Las Cruces. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Rivera Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4676/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert G. Rivera, Jr., 81, of Las Cruces, NM died August 24, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born October 01, 1929 in Las Cruces, NM to Robert and Gomesinda Rivera. Robert was a Veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Robert had 34 years of faithful and devoted federal service. During his time he served at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico for the 83rd Civil Engineering Squadron. He was a lifetime area resident and a member of the Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Dolores of Las Cruces; six sons, Alfredo and Margarita Rivera of Las Cruces; Michael and Delia Rivera of Clarksville, TN; David Rivera of Las Cruces; Daniel and Monica Rivera of Tornillo, TX; Frankie Rivera of Las Cruces, and Steve Rivera of Las Cruces. One daughter, Lupe and Phillip Bencomo of Las Cruces; one sister Dolores Woods of Las Cruces, and one brother Edward (Moose) Rivera of San Francisco, CA. Also surviving are twenty seven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Besides his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a son, David Rivera; a daughter, Gloria Rivera and two brothers, Rudy and Frank "Kiko" Rivera. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home Chapel where the prayer vigil will follow at 7 p.m. The funeral liturgy will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 30, 2010 at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina. The rite of committal and burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Officiating will be Fr. Mitch Dowalgo. Serving, as pallbearers will be Phillip R. Bencomo, George Pallares, David Rivera Jr., Frankie (Pancho) Rivera, Steven Rivera, Arturo Rivera, Ernest B. Wood Jr. and Larry Sanchez. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001 To sign the online guest book or send condolences go to www.getzcares.com 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Franklin, Ramey Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4675/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Zella M. Franklin, 81 of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born October 1, 1928 in Bromide, Oklahoma to William and Hester Ramey. Zella was a homemaker, mother and grandmother, a very hard working woman who provided for her family. She had been a resident of Las Cruces for most her life and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by five sons, Danny Green of Stow, OH; Tommy Franklin of Elizabethtown, KY; Edward Franklin of Mountain Home, ID; Bill Franklin and Bob Franklin both of Las Cruces, NM. Two daughters, Nancy Atwood of Douglas, AZ and Terri Piper of Las Cruces, NM. Also surviving her is one sister Lorene Daniels of T or C, NM; twenty grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Eldon; and two grandchildren, Michelle Boss and Shaune Franklin. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home. Graveside funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress. Officiating will be Rev. Alan Granger. 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 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: Cauble Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4674/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard C. Cauble, 82, of Las Cruces passed away Monday, August 23, 2010. He was born February 11, 1928 in San Angelo, TX to George Clinton Cauble and Ida Louise Cauble. He grew up in Phoenix, AZ. He served in the U. S. Army for 20 years. He was a helicopter pilot and served in the Vietnam and Korean Wars. After retirement from the military in 1970, he was a real estate broker and the owner of Manor Realty. Richard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth M. Cauble, and his three children, Richard C. Cauble Jr., Jean Herbert, and Susan Fort; and by his four grandchildren, Daniel Fort, Zachary Fort, Hannah Fort, and Matthew Fort. There will be a visitation for family and friends at Getz Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 10:00 am to noon. He will be laid to rest with military honors at Fort Bliss National Cemetery on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 10:00 am. 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 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: Gomez, Romero, Manzanares Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4673/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Virginia M. Gomez, 60, of Las Cruces, on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born February 12, 1950 in Santa Fe to Telesforo and Gregorita Romero Manzanares. Virginia was a homemaker and a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Those left to mourn her passing include her son, Andrew Lucero and wife Lupe of El Paso, Texas; her daughter, Barbara Valenzuela and husband Junie of Las Cruces; three brothers, Steve Manzanares and wife Gracie, Telesforo Manzanares Jr. and wife Felicia, George Manzanares and wife Vicky all of Las Cruces; four sisters, Ramona Sanchez and husband Eugene, Ida Manzanares and Connie Manzanares all of Las Cruces, and Theresa Respert and husband Marcus of Atlanta Georgia. Others survivors include eight grandchildren, David, Nathan and Mykaela Sanchez, Ashley and Crystal Valenzuela, Brianna Lucero, Andy and Steven Hernandez. She is preceded in death by her husband Cipriano Gomez, Jr.; her parents, Telesforo and Gregorita Manzanares; a son, David Sanchez; a sister, Isabel Herrera; a brother, Ignacio Manzanares; two nephews, Grey Herrera, and Eugene M. Sanchez, Jr. Visitation for Virginia will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the funeral mass at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2010 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral 1240 S. Espina, with Reverend Sean Garrity officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Telesforo, Steve and George Manzanares, Eugene Sanchez, Leonard Almaquer and George Manzanares Jr. Honorary bearers will be David A., Nathan and Mykaela Sanchez, Ashley Valenzuela, Andy and Steven Hernandez. Entrusted to 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 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: Flores, Carrasco, Lerma Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4672/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Guadalupe L. Flores, 97, of Anthony, Texas left her dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with her heavenly Father, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 02, 1912 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Severiano and Antonio Carrasco Lerma. Mrs. Flores was a homemaker and a communicant at St. Anthony Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Society. Those left to mourn her passing include four sons, Jose Flores and wife Maria of Prescott, Arizona, Severiano Flores of Anthony; Francisco Flores Jr. and wife Celia of El Paso, Texas, Mike Flores and wife Sally of Anthony, Texas; six daughters, Annie Clark and husband Rick of El Paso, Texas, Catalina Garcia and husband Rogelio, Lupita Guerra and husband Paul, Josie Flores and Maria Elena Flores all of Anthony, Texas, Ramona Delgado and husband Andres of Lawton, Oklahoma; a brother, Savino Lerma and wife Cuca of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Other survivors include thirty-four grandchildren; thirty-nine great grandchildren; nine great great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco D. Flores; two sons, Miguel and Antonio Flores and a grandson, Sonny Flores. Visitation for Mrs. Flores will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday (today), August 26, 2010 in St. Anthony Catholic Church, 224 Lincoln Avenue where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Family and friends will join together to celebrate the funeral mass at 10 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2010 in the same church with Reverend Andres Alava officiating. The rite of committal and interment will follow in Anthony Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Casket bearers will be Pat Gardner, Javier Flores, Ralphie Rivera, Christopher Flores, Jacob Sierra and Tony Flores, Jr. 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 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: Deerman, Barnett Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4671/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wade Lee Deerman, of La Union, New Mexico died Sunday, August 22, 2010 at UAB in Birmingham, Alabama due to complications surrounding heart surgery. Born in El Paso, Texas, May 17, 1970, Wade was an excellent father, son, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, and husband. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Steele Deerman, of fifteen years; his sons, Wyatt, William, and Weston; and his parents, Willard "Bud" Deerman, Jr. and Charlotte Sue Deerman, sister Amanda Deerman, mother and father in-law Gary and Pat Steele and brother-in-law Michael Steele. He is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Willard Sr. and Florence Deerman and W.T. and Rena Barnett, his brother Ryan Deerman and niece Jennifer Deerman. Wade, owner of 5D Farms, was a third-generation cotton farmer in the Mesilla Valley. Working with his father, "Bud" Deerman, Wade lived life with purpose rarely missing an opportunity for compassion for others. Wade held many offices and served diligently on various board of directors throughout his life. As a child, he actively participated in 4-H and FFA. Wade was proud to be a co-founder and partner of Rio Valley Biofuels in Anthony, NM. Wade took pride in his role as the NM State Director for Cotton Incorporated. He was currently serving as a Republican Delegate for Dona Ana County. He was diligently serving his community as the La Union Mutual Domestic Water and Sewer Consumer Association president for the eighth year. He was a member of the Southern Rio Grande Diversified Crop Farmers Association. He has been an active participant in the South Central New Mexico Pink Bollworm Association and the NM Cotton Growers Association for many years. Wade and his wife Sandy have! been members of First Baptist Church in El Paso, TX for 15 years. Wade's family was his pride joy and will be deeply missed. A visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at the First Baptist Church in El Paso, TX (805 Montana Avenue, downtown). The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. also at the church. Burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 27, 2010 at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Santa Teresa, NM. Pallbearers for Wade will be James Hudgens, Roy Gardner, Nick Mitchell, Ron Davis, Michael Nevarez and Robert Jimerson. Honorary Pallbearers are Jed Smith, Billy Massie, Jimmy Erramouspe, Rocky Coleman, Bobby Kuykendall, Don Hartman, Dean Cross, Roman Ramos, Vincent Perea, Wesley Morey, Keith Deputy, and David Dutton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an educational benefit fund set up for the Deerman boys in care of Sandra Deerman at Bank of the Rio Grande, PO Box 699, Las Cruces, NM, 88004, or any of its locations. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001 To sign the local online guest book or send condolences go to www.GetzCares.com 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: Grooms, Lee Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4670/mb.ashx Message Board Post: David Luther Grooms, 33, of Las Cruces died Friday, August 20, 2010. He was born May 02, 1977 in Las Cruces to Priscilla David Lee Grooms. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to fish with Lynn and his family. David's passion in life was dirt track racing at the Las Cruces Speedway; unfortunately he had to retire from racing do to health. David is also survived by his sister Tracey Jones and husband Karl; brother Stacey grooms and wife Jennifer and by his beloved Lynn Harwood; nieces Cody and Jessica Bachman, Emma and Hadie Grooms. He recently had a nephew Kody Cash Jones join our family. His beloved maternal grandparents Dutch and Wanda Brumley. David had many aunts, uncles and cousins who he was very close to. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents W.D. and Ruby Grooms. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home and Getz Family Crematory corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on 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: Madrid, Estrada Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4669/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Roberto E. Madrid, 62, of Doña Ana entered eternal life Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born January 06, 1948 in Las Cruces to Frank and Josefina Estrada Madrid. Mr. Madrid retired from New Mexico State University as a plumber after thirty years of service and was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include his loving wife, Elvira Montoya Madrid of the family home; a daughter, Kim Torres of Las Cruces; a stepson, Ramon M. Madrid of Mill Creek, Washington; numerous stepdaughters; three brothers, Richard Madrid and wife Esperanza, Albert Madrid and wife Esther, Frank D. Madrid; two sisters, Gloria Martinez and husband Raymond, Corina Cordero all of Las Cruces. Other survivors include two grandchildren; a niece; five nephews; twenty-nine step grandchildren; numerous step great and great- great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. At Mr. Madrid's request cremation will take place and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 26, 2010 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina where the Memorial Mass will follow immediately thereafter with Reverend Sean Garrity officiating. Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory. 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 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, Rios Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4668/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: Alirez, Sanchez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4667/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Long-time resident and devoted Holy Cross Church Parishioner, Zenaida Sanchez Alirez age 69, entered eternal rest on August 20, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces, NM. Zenaida was born on October 12, 1940 in Pinos Wells, NM. Zenaida battled a rare form of pneumonia for a couple of weeks before her passing. Zenaida is survived by her husband and childhood sweetheart, of 49 years, Leo Alirez, and daughters Sylvia and Leonna Alirez, as well as two grandsons Matthew Licon and Jacob Villalobos, and two granddaughters Rae Marie Licon and Samantha Serna, and grandson-in-law Abe Serna. Zenaida was preceded in death by her parents. Zenaida's life is remembered by her vibrant love of family and friends, as well as her joy of gardening and spending leisure time in Corona, NM and the tranquil country atmosphere she appreciated so much. She often expressed her appreciation of the simple things in life as well as her hopes and dreams. The fondest memories of Zenaida are her radiant smile and warm-caring presence wherever you encountered her. The many loved family and friends were a testimony of her life. Services will be held on August 24, 2010 in Corona, NM at Saint Theresa Church. The rosary will be at 1 p.m. followed by mass and burial at Corona Cemetery with Father Franklin officiating. A memorial rosary will be held on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 7 p.m. from Holy Cross Catholic Church in Las Cruces. Serving as Pallbearers are: Norbert Chavez, Matthew Licon, Matthew Lucero, Richard Perea, Jacob Villalobos, and James Hendon. Honorary Pallbearers: Sammy Lucero, Ralph Chavez, Toby Sanchez, and Abe Serna. All services for Mrs. Alirez were entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. To place an online tribute please visit our website at www.chavezfuneralhome.com 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: Hammond Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4666/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John Douglas (Jason) Hammond, son of Robert and Elsie Hammond, born March 03, 1946 passed on to his next great adventure on August 22, 2010, after a valiant fight against an Agent Orange-related disease. Born in Oakland, CA, he spent his childhood/teen years in Concord, CA, and felt blessed by his parents taking him camping on weekends and vacations. As a teen, he mastered water skiing, built a hot rod in his parents' garage, and listened to jazz and blues late at night on his transistor radio. He spent some time in college and then enlisted in the Army. After training, he was sent to Vietnam as a combat engineer, where he built landing zones and performed his duty in several fire fights until taking a hit to his shoulder. He received a Purple Heart, and two other medals of honor. He rehabilitated in Tokyo and eventually California. After discharge he became involved in progressive causes including People's Park in Berkeley, CA. He moved to New Mexico and managed a hot springs resort near Lindreth. After that, he worked on geothermal drill rigs in Northern NM before moving to Catron County, where he became a timber thinning contractor. In the late 1970's, he was Catron County's second largest employer. During a major snowstorm in 1978, he chained up the trucks and got his crew off the mountain in knee-deep snow. Later he was part of the restoration of Lincoln's Springfield, IL, home. Although a skilled welder and builder, Jason will be best and most fondly remembered for his passion for music and making it possible for musicians to create and succeed. For nearly two decades, he opened his home on Friday nights for an open jam. He didn't suffer fools lightly, but if you had good manners, his hospitality was generous. Throughout his adult life he worked quietly to improve each community he was part of. Evidence of this would be his early involvement in the Rainbow Family Gatherings, helping promote open-mic nights, and especially, for being Master of Ceremonies at the Silver City Blues Fest from its inception. Sadly, this year he was unable to M.C. due to his illness. He co-founded Barefoot Studio in Arenas Valley, which has produced, mixed and mastered many artists' albums and other recording projects, which honors his tradition of high quality and competence in all his endeavors. A man of charm and physical grace, he looked good on a horse and great on a dance floor, two-stepping and waltzing the night away. His warmth and wit will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents and infant son. He is survived by his son Shawn Hammond, step-daughter Tracy Hodgeman, sister Nancy Hammond, and loving wife Gina Hammond. Cremation has taken place per his request. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 o'clock in the morning on Friday, August 27, 2010 at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the local veteran groups. To send condolences, please login to: www.bacasfuneralchapels.com. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Silver City Crematory, 3805 Delk Drive. Phone 388-2334. Exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care". 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: Betts, Hamilton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4665/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 23 Aug 2010 Shirley M. Betts, 76, of Las Cruces, passed away Saturday, Aug. 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 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 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. 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: Chamness, Trammel Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4664/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Howard (H.D.) Chamness born August 28, 1920 to Allen R. and Ruby Trammel Chamness passed away August 18, 2010 in Las Cruces, NM. In June 1939 he joined the Navy retiring 20 years later. In 1959 he moved to Las Cruces and went to work at Raytheon (WSMR). Like so many of our WWII Veterans he didn't talk about his life. He served in the Mediterranian and Pacific. As a Gunners Mate First Class aboard the USS YMS 226 he received the Navy and Marine Corps Metal as well as a Citation from the President for heroism during the advanced landings in the Inzio-Nettune area, Italy in January 1944. Following the sinking of several landing crafts by enemy action the USS YMS 226 proceded in rescue operations. With disreguard of his own safety he left his ship by way of a cargo net and swam with a line to a life raft with five semi-concious survivors on board. Despite heavy seas he secured a line to the raft and when it was brought along side the rolling and pitching ship he assisted at risk of being crushed against the side in the removal of the survivors. His persistance and selflessness contributed to the saving of several lives. He was in the freezing shark infested water for over 20 hours. Howard was also a member of the Armed Forces d! uring the Korean War and was in the Naval Reserves. Howard was married to Lois Brinkley Wiley. He had three children Alvin (Butch) Wiley, Wesley and Patricia Chamness. He is survived by his sons Wesley and Butch (Barbara), three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Brothers C.W. Ward (Virginia), Rodney (Cathy) Chamness, sisters Ruth Walker Huddleston, Lynda (Shug) Johnston, and many nieces and nephews. Howard was preceded in death by Lois and Patricia, his parents, four brothers, John and Berkley Ward, Ray and Glen Chamness, sister Estelle McGee and their spouses. Visitation for Howard will be held on Monday, August 23, 2010 at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador Avenue from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, August 24, at 11 a.m. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, TX where Howard will be laid to rest with full military honors. To send condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 22, 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: Vasquez, DeLaCruz, Nunez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4663/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Luis Carlos Vasquez, 19 of Las Cruces, NM passed away on Tuesday August 10, 2010. Luis was a vibrant young man who lived life to the fullest. His smile would light up a room, his laughter and humor was captivating and his passion and his love for his family exceeded all. Luis will be remembered in everyone hearts that he touched and he will be deeply missed. Luis was born on October 27, 1990 to Martina De La Cruz and Cesar Vasquez Nunez. Luis is survived by his father Cesar Vasquez Nunez, his brothers Miguel Vasquez, Cesar Vasquez, Eduardo Vasquez, Jesus Vasquez, his sister Genesis Sanchez, his grandparents Alicia Socorro and Clemet Vasquez, and Jesus and Catalina De La Cruz from Juarez Mexico-his aunts and uncles Aracely & Frank Fry from Las Cruces, Norma Vasquez, Darrio Vasquez, Wilfredo Vasquez, Armando Vasquez and Hector Vasquez, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Luis was preceded in death by his mother, Martina De La Cruz. A Mass to celebrate Luis's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday August 24, 2010 at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church with Fr. Ricardo Bauza officiating. Rite of committal will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Veronica Vega, Erica Ortega. 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.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 22, 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: Parra, Galindo, Olguin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4662/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joaquin Galindo Parra, 92, a longtime Deming resident passed away peacefully Tuesday August 17, 2010 at his home. Visitation will begin at 3 o'clock Friday August 20, 2010 at Baca's Funeral Chapel and the prayer vigil will be there that evening at 7 o'clock. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Saturday afternoon August 21, 2010 at 2 o'clock at Holy Family Catholic Church and the concluding service and interment with veteran honors will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Joshe Duplissey, Pastor, will officiate. Joaquin was born April 15, 1918 to Fabiana Rodriguez Galindo and Alvino Olguin Parra in Swartz, New Mexico. He always spoke of his birthplace as 'Los Parras' or San Isidro on the Mimbres Valley. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was known in Deming for his auto mechanic business which he operated until his retirement. Joaquin was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include his sons, Henry Parra and wife Frances of Deming; Gilbert Parra of Las Cruces and Robert Parra of Deming; eleven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Guillermina Lopez Parra on January 04, 1999. Joaquin was the last of nine siblings who enjoyed close family ties throughout their lives. Pallbearers will be B.J. Maestas, Alex, Felipe and Henry Parra Jr., Jimmy Galindo Sr., Manuel Carlos, Jeanette Ayon and Robert Parra Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Herbert Carreon, Victor Trujillo, Pete Parra Jr., Leo Lopez and grandchildren. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care". To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com. 811 S. Gold Ave., Deming, NM 88030. Phone: 575.546.9671 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 20, 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: Brewer, Lerma, Garcia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4661/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sylvia Lerma Brewer, 58, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, August 16, 2010 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ. She was born December 21, 1951 to Henry P. Lerma and Manuela Garcia in Silver City, NM. Sylvia enjoyed playing Bingo with James Jr., Henry and Big Mama. She volunteered her time in numerous nursing homes, helping bring smiles to patients' faces. She was very religious and enjoyed attending mass at all Catholic churches and volunteering her time in many congregations. Sylvia loved animals especially her dogs Tina and Rocky. Other past times was spending time with her beloved mother Manuela Lerma, her daughter Irene husband Joe Sotelo and pride and joy of her life, her grandson, Henry. Sylvia touched everyone's heart and will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was very proud of her son-in-law, former Silver City Police Department Joe. She respected all the Silver City Law Enforcement. Sylvia acknowledged the excellent work the Law En! forcement does for our community. She would always thank God for the excellent job Chief Reynolds does for our Town of Silver City. She is survived by her mother, Manuela G. Lerma; one daughter, Irene B. Sotelo and husband Joe of Silver City; two sisters, Susie Chacon and husband Steve of Tucson, AZ; Connie Doporto and husband Concepcion of Carlsbad, NM; one grandson, Henry Joseph Vincent Sotelo of Silver City. She was preceded in death by her father; and her loving husband, Webster Brewer. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the prayer vigil to begin at 6 p.m. with Deacon Bill Holguin reciting the vigil service and holy rosary. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Rod Nichols officiating. The interment will take place at Memory Lane Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Montes, Jason Woods, Manny Maldonado, Don White, Fred Portillo and Antonio Carrillo. Honorable pallbearers will be Manuela Lerma, Joe, Irene and Henry Sotelo, James, Tanya, James Jr., and Jaylyn Irene Lawrence, Guadalupe Elena Sotelo, Shirley Ortiz, Emilio De La O, Susie and Steve Chacon, Juanita and John, Canuto Sanchez, Maria Munoz and remaining family and friends. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from August 20 to August 21, 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.