This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Galindo, Diaz Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4660/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Manuel Diaz Galindo, 73, of Las Cruces and formerly of Bayard entered eternal life Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1937 in Hurley to Jose F. and Aurora Diaz Galindo. Mr. Galindo retired as a custodian from Cobre Consolidated Schools and was a member of the Union Local #890. He was an active member of the Catholic Church and a Cursillista. Survivors include his loving wife, Teresa Galindo of the family home; one daughter, Dorothy Galindo Flores and husband, Paul A. of Chandler, Arizona; two sons, Manuel D. Galindo, Jr., and wife, Viviana F. and Adam D. Galindo and wife, Elia D., all of Las Cruces; one brother, Roberto D. Galindo and his family from Phoenix, Arizona. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Gabriel G. Flores, T. Jacob Flores and wife, Tanya, Ruby Rose Galindo, Jessica N. Galindo, Valerie N. Galindo, Timothy A. Galindo, and Jordan A. Galindo; six great-grandchildren, Myriah K. Flores, Santana J. Flores, S. Danielle Flores, J. Santiago Flores, Isaiah M. Flores, and Xavier D. Flores, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, and two brothers, Faustino and Armando D. Galindo. Visitation for Mr. Galindo will begin at 6 p.m., Friday, August 20, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the prayer vigil is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. His funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Our Lady of Health Catholic Church, 1178 N. Mesquite Street. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Serving as casket bearers will be Manuel D. Galindo, Jr., Gabriel Flores, Jacob Flores, Steve Delgado, Mark Montes, and Paul Flores. Honorary bearers will be Timothy Galindo and Jordan Galindo. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels 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 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: Hicks, Fastabend Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4659/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Calvin W. Hicks, 85, of Las Cruces died peacefully the morning of August 17, 2010 with two of his daughters by his side and warmly wrapped in the love of his entire family and friends. Cal is now home with our Lord and Cathy, his beloved wife of 59 years; his father, George Wilson Hicks; his mother, Lena J. Courshon Hicks; son-in-law, Carl Kitchens; cousin, Emma E. DeWitt, and numerous other family members who preceded him in death. Cal's passions, his love for our Lord, his love for family and his love for country, were the foundation of his life. Cal was born November 08, 1924 in the small farming community of Java, South Dakota. Although an only child, Cal loyally cherished the older brother role he adopted with his cousin Emma who also lived in Java. Cal left South Dakota in 1943 to answer his country's call to duty in the Untied States Army during World War II. He was wounded in combat maneuvers preceding the German's last major offensive in the Ardennes leading to the Battle of the Bulge. Following a period of rehabilitation in Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, Cal entered Texas A&M, earned a Petroleum Engineering Degree and was commissioned as a 1st Lt. in the Army. Shortly after receiving his commission he deployed as a forward observer, behind enemy lines during the Korean War. He returned to marry Catherine Louise Fastabend of Petersburg, Virginia on December 29, 1951. Their partnership was foreve! r sealed by their shared sense of adventure found in travel, children and their abiding faith in God. Immediately following his tour of duty in Korea, he was recruited by a fledgling governmental organization, formed in 1947, to carry on the mission of the Office of Strategic Services to counter the growing threat of communist expansion that began to emerge in the wake of World War II. His service with the Central Intelligence Agency lasted for the duration of his professional career. He often mentioned that the highlight of his career was being able to be with his wife and children, bringing together all his passions while he served his country in Pakistan, in a desolate outpost near the Khyber Pass. The three youngest of their six children were born in a Rawalpindi mission hospital during his four years tour of duty there. He lived to see several of his grandchildren continue his legacy of military service and serve their country with honor, during their deployments in ne! ighboring Afghanistan and other regions of the world. Cal lived to know all of his children are successful and secure and all his grandchildren care deeply about others and the world around them. He lived to know we all cherish what he fought for, served and protected and those ideals are being passed on to his great grandchildren. Ultimately there are no words that can completely capture the expansiveness of Cal's life. The words that come closest are faith, family, and country. This is the legacy that makes his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren heirs to a treasure more valuable than all the world's riches. A legacy for which his family will be forever grateful for. Cal is survived by six children; four daughters, Theresa Louise Hicks, Mary Catherine Westermann and husband Granville, Lisa Anne Wooten and husband Daryl, Patricia Elaine Knight and husband Daric; two sons, Michael Calvin Hicks and wife Celeste, Daniel Christopher Hicks and wife Annette; nineteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Hicks will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the funeral mass at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2010 in St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina with Reverend Ricardo Bauza officiating. The rite of committal and interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho with military honors accorded by a Fort Bliss Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment. Serving as casket bearers will be his grandsons, Adam and Michael Westermann, Nathaniel Hicks, Matthew and Andrew Cardon and great grandson, Karl Calvin Cardon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Medical Mission Sisters, (8400 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111 www.medicalmissionsisters.org) or your local charity of choice. 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 from August 20 to 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: Taylor, Daniels Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4658/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces sun new 23 August 2010 Celebration marks 90 years for J. Paul TaylorBy S. MESILLA - J. Paul Taylor is celebrating his 90th birthday, but we get the gifts: a community fiesta and a legacy that will include a state museum in the historic Mesila Plaza adobe home he shared with his wife, Mary Helen Daniels Taylor, and their seven children. Taylor's distinguished career as an educator, administrator and state legislator will be commemorated at a free public celebration from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 on the Mesilla Plaza. "Festivities will include music, refreshments and a brief ceremony," said Cynthia Garrett, chairwoman of Friends of the Taylor Family Monument. "People are being asked to leave copies of photographs or written recollections of activities they shared with J. Paul, as he is known to friends and colleagues, or Mr. Taylor, as he is still called by former students. There also will be opportunities to talk with J. Paul and to share their good wishes with him." In 2003, J. Paul, his wife Mary, who died in 2007, and their family donated the Taylors' historic Mesilla Plaza home and two commercial buildings to the Museum of New Mexico as a state monument. "We decided his birthday was just the perfect opportunity to honor him, and a chance to highlight the monument," said Sally Cutter, who helped plan the event. She said Taylor is a role model for aging gracefully and productively. "He just keeps going. His mind is so sharp and he's so interested in what's going on," Cutter said. "This is a great opportunity to honor J. Paul and to help support the Taylor family legacy. Once fully operational, the Taylor Monument will provide an exceptional setting for people to understand and appreciate the architecture, culture, and history of the Mesilla Valley as a living tradition. That's the essence of J. Paul's contribution to this community and lies at the heart of this celebration," Garret said. Officially known as the Taylor-Barela-Reynolds-Mesilla State Monument (Taylor Monument), the building "exemplifies mid-19th century New Mexico architecture. The Taylor family donation also includes a large collection of paintings, furniture, photographs, books, tools, textiles, and religious objects," Garrett said. "This (party) is a little bit embarrassing for me, but I hope everybody will enjoy it," said Taylor, adding that he has heard that family members, friends and colleagues from throughout the United States are planning to attend the celebration. "If my life has been any kind of success, and sometimes I doubt that it was, it was because of the people at my side who were helping. I've spent all my life here and I love this valley. I have great kids and my wife Mary gets the credit for that. My mother was Hispanic and my father was Irish and I think I gained a lot from both worlds," Taylor said. In lieu of birthday gifts, Garrett suggested donations to the nonprofit Friends of the Taylor Family Monument. For information about the group or the birthday celebration, call (575) 915-5756 or e-mail FriendsofTaylorMonument@gmail.com. S. Derrickson Moore can be reached at (575) 541-5450. If you go . What: J. Paul Taylor 90th Birthday Celebration . When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 . Hosts: Friends of the Taylor Family Monument . Where: Mesilla Plaza . Cost: Free . Bring: Memories and photos to share . Information: FriendsofTaylorMonument@gmail.com (575) 915-5756 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: shotzie261 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/339.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Yolanda, my grandfather was Fausin Fresquez married my grandmother Angelita Martinez Fresquez (Fresquis) had several children with red hair and lighter features. They settled in Colorado I believe in the late 1940's. Faustin was from Elkins,NM & Angelita born in Corrales, NM. 1897/1908. Email me anytime..anyone :) 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: Alsup, Hammond, Lawrence Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4657/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hazel A. Alsup, an almost-60-year resident of Las Cruces, left this earth peacefully on August 10, 2010, only three days shy of her 78th birthday. She had been living in El Paso, Texas for the past two years. Born Hazel Lawrence in Hatch, New Mexico on August 13, 1932, she is preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Alsup, her parents J.C. Lawrence and Tennie Hammond Lawrence, and by her older brother, Grover Lawrence. Having grown up in Hatch, New Mexico, she fell in love with and married Sidney Alsup in January of 1953. Their love endured beyond Sidney's death in 2001. Hazel was a life-long member of the First Church of God in Hatch and in Las Cruces, and loved going to services. Hazel is survived by her siblings: Clestea McCardle, now of Houston , TX ,Shirley Nadine Crevasse of El Paso , TX , and Jeff Lawrence of California. A loving mother, she is survived by three daughters: Shirley Grieb and husband, Harald of El Paso, TX, Cleastea Jenell Mattson and husband, Jim of Albuquerque, NM, Frieda Roberts and husband, Mike of Roswell, NM. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Sophia Grieb, Neal Grieb and wife, Mindy, Daniel Grieb, Jon Michael Roberts, Sydney Roberts Hobbs, her husband, Jimmy and their son, Devon. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 15, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home 555 W. Amador Ave, in Las Cruces. Services will be held Monday, August 16, 2010 at 10 a.m., also at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery in Las Cruces. Services have been entrusted to the care of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home 555 West Amador, Las Cruces, NM 88005 to send condolences to the Alsup family log on www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 15, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Aubrey Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4656/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lois Lee Aubrey, 68, of Las Cruces died on Sunday at Las Cruces Nursing Center. Services are pending with La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 17, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Brewer Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4655/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sylvia Brewer, 56, of Silver City died on Monday at Hospice of the Valley Ryan's Home in Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 18, 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: Brooks Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4654/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Barbara R. Brooks, 88, of Las Cruces died on Saturday at La Posada-Mesilla Valley Hospice. Services are pending at Baca's Funeral Chapels. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from August 16 to August 17, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Brooks Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4653/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Visitations for Sandra Brooks, 49, of Las Cruces will be held today at 7 p.m. at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. Services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Health Catholic Church. Cremation will follow the service. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 13, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Bruneliere Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4652/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rene Bruneliere was born July 13, 1951 in France and passed away July 22, 2010 in Vaughn, NM. Rene had a very strong personality. He was a good friend to those who knew him, a man who was generous to a fault. He was a self-taught artist who mastered the intricate technique of airbrushing on metal. Rene's passion was riding his Harley "mon petit". Cremation has taken place and his ashes spread by close friends on their way to Sturges. A memorial service will be held by Mountain States Constructors, Inc. on August 13th, 2010. All services for Mr. Bruneliere were entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 13, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Buttner, Suazo Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4651/mb.ashx Message Board Post: George J. Buttner, Jr., 77, of Silver City died on Sunday at Gila Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his wife Cordelia (Suazo) Buttner; daughters, Celeste Altizer of Frisco, TX and Suzanne Milne of Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Edward Buttner of Oakland, CA; sisters, Lorraine Pavey of California, and Edna Palmer of Chandler, AZ; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Silver City. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 13, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Cash , Johnson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4650/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is in our deepest sorrow to announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Joann J. Cash. She was born to Alice C. Johnson and Willie L. Johnson on August 20, 1948 in Las Cruces, NM. Later in life she met and married Alvis Eugene Cash and they spent 37 wonderful years together. Joann enjoyed spending time with her cat (key-d) and watching the novelas, but most importantly she enjoyed cook outs and spending time with her family. Joann is survived by a daughter, Arcenia (Archie) Johnson and companion Victoria (Vicki) Perez, two sons, Shawn and wife Marni Cash, Shane and wife, Eboni Cash. As well as her grandson, Cameron E. Rocha, age 11 and two step-grandchildren, Katelin and Brenden Willey ages 5 and 3. Other survivors include three sisters, Betty and husband Arturo Diaz, Jr., Merlinda Faudoa, Nora Johnson and friend Cheryl Chavez, her brother in law, Pat and wife Lisa Cash, all of Las Cruces, NM. Her sister in law, Joyce and husband Wayne Negley of Ruidoso, NM another brother in law Jerry and wife Janie Cash. Joann will also be remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, her brothers, Freddy Clark and Jerry Johnson, sister Aleen Najera and nephew David Wesley Cash. A viewing for Joann will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 with services to begin at 10 a.m. at The Latter Day Saints Church, 2915 E. Idaho Avenue, with Bishop John E. Call officiating. Followed by the dedication of burial at San Albino Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Pallbearers will be Shawn Cash, Shane Cash, Francisco (Paco) Durant, Jose (Joe) Faudoa, Anthony Montenegro and Stephen Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cameron E. Rocha, Juan Carlos Faudoa, Martin Nabor and the rest of her nieces and nephews. Service arrangements have been entrusted to La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W.Amador, 526-6891. To send condolences to the Cash family please log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 15, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Hicks Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4649/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Calvin W. Hicks, 85, of Las Cruces died on Tuesday at his home. Survivors include his sons, Michael C. Hicks of Olmstead, Ohio and Daniel C. Hicks of Las Cruces; daughters, Theresa L. Hicks of Albuquerque, Mary C. Westermann of Kents Store, Virginia, Lisa A. Wooten of Las Cruces and Patricia E. Knight of Springerville, Arizona; nineteen grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday at 6 p.m. in Baca's Chapel of Prayer where the prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Services will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in St. Genevieve's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 19, 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: Vance, Allen, Reid, Newalla Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4648/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mikel Travis Vance, 48, of T or C entered eternal life on Monday, August 16, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Mikel was born June 18, 1962 in Truth or Consequences to Bobby J. and Charlene Newella Allen. He was a member of the NRA, Hot Springs Archers, Mangus Bowman, and was an avid hunter, as well as a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Those left to mourn his passing include his wife, Deborah Vance of T or C, his father Bobby Allen and wife Maggie I. Allen, also of T or C, his adopted father, Jon Vance of Ruidoso; one son Mikel Tommy Ward, and wife Jelvin of Alamogordo, daughter Tyanna Dezire Sullivan and husband Ryan of T or C; sisters, Heidi Vance (Paul) of Las Cruces, and Wendy Barnes of T or C; his uncle Mike Reid and wife Virginia of Elk City, Oklahoma; as well as numerous cousins and other extended family members. Other survivors include five grandchildren Destiney Ward, Mia Ward, Alexis Sullivan, Sean Ward, and Sydney Sullivan. He is preceded in death by his mother Charlene Vance- Burton, his brother Joe Vance, his paternal grandparents Ruth and James Allen and maternal grandparents Woodrow Newalla and Billie Reid, and maternal grandfather, Don Reid. A prayer vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in T or C. His Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 20, 2010 in the same church, with Reverend Tony Basso officiating. Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapel and Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 19, 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: Makowsky, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4646/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Edward Makowsky, 73, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, August 15, 2010. He was born August 01, 1937 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania to Edward and Sophie Makowsky. He lived 20 years in New Britain, CT and 38 years in Southington, CT. Edward attended the University of Hartford and worked for 30 faithful years for Northeast Utilities. He was also a veteran of the US Army where he served our country honorably as a Sergeant. Edward along with his wife Gail moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 2004. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Gail Makowsky of the family home; two daughters Jennifer her husband Raul and their son Adrian and Lynn and her husband Ernest. Edward was preceded in death by his parents. Private family memorial services to celebrate his life 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 (575) 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 18, 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: Hartman, Burr Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4645/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Franklin Thomas Hartman, 53, long time resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away suddenly on July 29, 2010 while on business in Los Angeles, CA. Frank was born to Joel and Sara Weirich Hartman on December 24, 1956 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. He was the second of five children. Frank came to Las Cruces in 1976, with fellow University of Missouri Columbia music students and newly-appointed NMSU band director Tim Lautzenheiser. Frank was a gifted percussionist and a member of the marimba quintet, Percussive Design Quorum (PDQ), various bands and ensembles at NMSU, the Las Cruces Civic Symphony, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. While at NMSU he met Nancy Burr, a fellow music student. They were married on December 29, 1984. A son, Isaac, was born in 1993, and a daughter Lara Zel, was born in 1994. Frank was very involved in the community. Whenever there was a need, Frank would step up to fill it. At various times he was a soccer and softball coach. He and Nancy were charter members of the Mesilla Valley Concert Band where Frank served as the percussion section leader. A believer in personal responsibility and "the show must go on", Frank once performed a rapid xylophone solo with his mallet wedged in his cast after having broken his arm playing softball the night before. Realizing that dyslexic students in our community face tremendous challenges in obtaining effective therapy in the basic skills of reading and math, Frank accepted a position as a charter member of the Board of Directors of the Dyslexia Institute of Southern New Mexico, Inc. Under his capable leadership as president of the board, the organization obtained registration as a charity in the State of New Mexico, enabling it to provide scholarship assistance to individuals of all ages. A leader for 20 years at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ in Las Cruces, Frank served on the board in numerous capacities, taught children's Sunday school, and led the adult study group. He always welcomed open and educated discussions of any topic. In addition to his degree in music, Frank completed degrees in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering at NMSU as advised by his friend and mentor Don Paterson. He began his 25-year career in Space Communications as a student with Spacecom at the NASA Johnson Space Flight Center and continued employment with Contel, GTE, and General Dynamics. Most recently, he was Chief Engineer with the General Dynamics CD4S team. In times of complexities and frustrations, his coworkers would say, "WWFD - What Would Frank Do." Their suggestion is that we continue asking this in all aspects of our lives. Frank is survived by his wife of 25 years, Nancy Burr, and children Isaac Hartman and Lara Zel Hartman; parents Sara Hartman of Green Bay, WI, and Joel Hartman of Tulsa, OK; sisters Tina Hartman of Proctorville, OH, Anita Hartman (Ron McDowell) and daughter Karen McDowell of Tulsa, OK, and Elizabeth Delvaux (Paul) and daughters Julia and Olivia of Green Bay, WI; parents-in-law, Marcus and Margaret Burr of Las Cruces; two brothers-in-law: Ted Burr (Elizabeth) of Deming, NM, and children Matt Burr of Irving, TX and Sarah Nichols of Deming, NM, and John Burr (Ruth Gronquist) and daughters Erika and Anna of Fairbanks, AK; two aunts Lorie Luck (Karl) and children Todd and Lisa of Ketchikan, AK and Bernice Eder and children Kristin and Harold of Newtown Square, PA; Janie Markert of Lebanon, PA; Lynnda Emery of Proctorville, OH; and DeanAnn Edwards Saenz of Bowling Green, OH. His brother Eric Hartman and partner James Marks preceded him in death. All children loved Frank. He had too many friends to count. He was known for his integrity, intelligence, friendliness, and kindness to all -- even strangers. He had a remarkable sense of humor and an unforgettable laugh. Frank is deeply missed as a loving husband, father, family member, and friend. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Frank Hartman Music Scholarship through the Mesilla Valley Concert Band, c/o Anita Feil, Treasurer, 6596 Rio Dorado Ct, La Mesa, NM 88044, or the Franklin Hartman Scholarship at the Dyslexia Institute of Southern New Mexico, Inc., P.O. Box 13507, Las Cruces, NM 88013. A celebration of Frank's life will take place on Saturday, September 04, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 18, 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, Chacon, Garcia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4644/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Socorro Chacon "Coy" Vasquez, 65, lifelong Deming resident passed away Friday August 13, 2010 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital. A memorial vigil service will take place this evening, August 17, 2010, at 7 o'clock at Holy Family Catholic Church led by Yvonne Chacon. The chosen cremation has taken place at Baca's Mimbres Crematory and a private inurnment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery. "Coy" as she was affectionately known was born April 21, 1945 in Deming to Lucia Garcia and Jesus Chacon. She attended Deming Public Schools and on February 09, 1964 she married Henry Vasquez. Together they raised their families and took care of the needs of many others as they worked hard in the service station business. Close to the end of her working career she owned and operated "Coy's La Fonda" restaurant before retiring. She still had aspirations of returning to work in the food industry in which she excelled. Socorro was a communicant of the Catholic Church and followed Jesus' Commandment to love one another. Survivors include a daughter, Yolanda and husband Gene Schubert of El Paso, Texas; two sons, Frankie and Chuy Vasquez, Deming; three sisters, Teresa Avalos, Las Cruces, Gloria Rodriguez, El Paso and Mary Lauterner, Deming; three grandchildren, Franki Marie Vasquez, Christian Pierro Vasquez and Luci Jean Schubert; one great-grandchild, Moon Devon Vasquez. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Henry who died June 29, 2008; infant son, Henry Vasquez Jr.; grandson, Daniel Pierro Vasquez; two brothers, Miley and Jesus "Chuy" Chacon and sister, Molly Chacon. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Exclusive provider for "Veterans and 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 17, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Melendrez, Jaramillo Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4643/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joe Larry Melendrez, 58, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 16, 1951 in Alamogordo to Jimbo and Cleo Jaramillo Melendrez. At the time of his death, Joe Larry was employed as a shipping and receiving clerk at EMI Technologies. Services will be held for family and friends on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 15, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Self, Plumlee Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4642/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Drue Self, 78, passed on peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 11, 2010. He was born in Denton, Texas, April 15, 1932 to Marvin Self and Thelma Plumlee Self. He is survived by his wife Peg, of the family home. Also surviving are three sons from his marriage to Mariellen Wiley; Kevin, Davin, and Evan, all of Las Cruces and three children he shared from Peg's first marriage, Shana Veale (Joe) of Albuquerque, NM and John Hesse (Mary Ann) and Judy Young of Las Cruces. Grandchildren surviving are Tiffany, Dustin and Nicole Self and Heather Hesse. Brother, Fritz (Yvonne) and Tony (Georgann) and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive in Texas. Drue was the founder and Qualifying Broker for Drue Self Real Estate for more than 40 years until his death. He would want a special thank you to go to Drs. Benevento and Boulware who cared for him for many years and to Leann Maitland who has been like a daughter and who helped to care for him when he was ill. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 10 a.m. at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home Chape,l 555 W. Amador Ave., Las Cruces, NM. Burial will take place at a later date at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Denton, Texas. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from August 15 to August 17, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Conway, Watts Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4641/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lawrence "Larry" Conway, 68, of Las Cruces, NM died Monday August 09, 2010. He was born In the Bronx, NY on May 05, 1942 to Lawrence Sr. and Eileen Conway. He lived most of his life in Jersey City, NY. He worked at the New York Times for Many years of his life. After working for so long he finally retired and moved to Las Cruces, NM in March of 2008. Larry's favorite past time was bowling and he was a member of the Chilli's bowling club. However bowling was not the only past time he had. He enjoyed camping, hunting, shooting and watching the history channel and animal planet. Larry was an animal lover; it was because of him that his family ended up with five dogs. He was very straight forward, sarcastic, friendly and had a great overall personality. Many admired his strength because pain was not a word he used often no matter how much he may have hurt. Although he did not spend many years here in Las Cruces he will be missed by the many he met, befriended and loved. He is survived by his wife Ricka Conway of the family home, Julissa and her daughter Cassidie Rodriguez; sons, Lawrence, Jack and Richard Conway; step-son John Melendez and step-daughter Tina Albino. He is also survived by his sister Eileen "Babe" Watts; sister-in-law Annmarie Meyhoefer and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held to honor his life at 10 a.m. Monday August 18, 2010 at the Getz Funeral Home Chapel. Burial of cremains will follow at a later date at the Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guestbook go to www.GetzCares.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 15, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.