This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Eichholtz, Wharthen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4522/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 9 March 1979 Funeral services will be at Calvary Baptish Church for Fred C. Eichholtz, 90, Mesilla, who died at his home on Wednesday.  Officiating will be the Rev. Cliff Ennen and the Rev. Lyle Lionbarger, Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Eichholtz had lived here 40 years and was a retried machinist. He was a World War 1 veteran Survivors include the wife, Lucille; three daughters, Delta Ann Collins of Las Cruces, Connie Campbell of Jackson, Miss., and Nancy Kinney, Corvallis, OR; two brothers, Emil Eichholtz of Azle, TX and John Eichholtz of Hondo TX; sister, Lucy Wharthen; Deland, FL; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Eichholtz was preceded in death by a son, Roy Nash Eichholtz. The family suggests contributiojns be made to the Memorial Library Fund at the Calvary Baptish Church. Arrangements are by Graham's Mortuary. 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: Welsh, Lynn Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4521/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Elizabeth Ann Welsh-Lynn, 43, of Silver City on Friday, June 25, 2010 at Gila Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Lynn; mother, Barbara Welsh; sister, Laura W. Sandison; and brother, Warren Welsh. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 07, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Memory Lane Cemetery, Silver City. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on July 3, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Montoya, Ontiveros, Esquivel Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4520/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Francisco I. Montoya, 73, of San Miguel died on Wednesday. Survivors include his two daughters, Evangelina Flores of Las Cruces and Margarita Serra of Ohio; two sisters, Eulalia Ontiveros and Alicia Esquivel both of San Miguel; ten grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday at 6 p.m. at Baca's Chapel of Prayer where the prayer vigil will follow at 7 p.m. Services will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in San Miguel Catholic Church. Burial will follow in San Miguel Cemetery. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on July 3, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Jourdan, Hamrey Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4519/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 3 July 2010 Jodi M.D. Jourdan, 69, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born July 15, 1940 in Northome, Minnesota to Otto Jourdan and Mabel Hamrey. Ms. Jourdan retired as a freelance editor and was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sons, Sean Gates (Elizabeth) and Emerson Gates (Mary Jane) of Las Cruces; one daughter, Krista Gates of Falls Church, Virginia; two brothers, Paul Jourdan (Gladys) and John Jourdan (Judy) all of Northome, Minnesota; one sister, Alma Logdahl (Arling) of Yankton, South Dakota. Other survivors include three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Otto and Eugene Jourdan. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 03, 2010 at the Dream Catcher Inn, 10201 Starfly Road off Hwy 70 at Baylor Canyon Road exit. Funeral services and burial will be held in Northome, Minnesota on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care". To send condolences online logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com 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: Gale Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4518/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 2 July 2010 NMSU educator dies at 84 Thomas M. Gale, a longtime New Mexico State University educator and administrator, was remembered Friday for his strong support of NMSU and extensive participation in civic and community endeavors in Las Cruces. Gale, 84, passed away Thursday. Funeral arrangements are pending, but there are tentative plans for services next week. He is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret Gale, and two sons, Thomas of El Paso, and John, who lives in Washington, D.C. Gale was named NMSU's first-ever emeritus professor in 2006 by the NMSU Board of Regents, after serving as dean of NMSU's College of Arts and Sciences from 1971 to 1991. Under his leadership the College of Arts and Sciences became the largest of the university's six colleges. Another first for Gale was his selection as interim provost at NMSU for eight months in 2001. "He loved it here (in Las Cruces), and he loved New Mexico State," said John Gale, of his father. "He was always glad to help. ... He did a lot of things. He loved being closer to the students." Before coming to NMSU he taught Latin American history, and was an assistant and then associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, Kan. Former NMSU President Gerald Thomas was able to convince Gale to come to NMSU as the dean of its College of Arts and Sciences. "I remember when he was offered the job as dean he told us he's like to take the job because he thought he could make a difference here," Gale said. "After we first got here, I also remember another story where he told us that someone asked him why do we (NMSU) need to have a music program." But Gale was always trying to find ways to improve educational opportunities for students. During his tenure as dean, NMSU participated in a program that helped academically low achieving high school students cope with their first year of college. Known in the 1970s as the College Opportunity Program for Enrichment, high school graduates with grades that wouldn't have been good enough to get them into college were able to take remedial courses while receiving tutoring and mentoring on college life skills. The program proved to be a big success, with a high rate of students enrolled in the program able to ultimately earn degrees. "He was the kind of person that inspired you to do well," regent Laura Conniff said. John Gale said what people saw and heard from his father were the same things he taught his sons. "He was the calmest and most supportive parent I've ever known," Gale said. "He was always ready with a piece of advice." He and his wife, Mary, established the Thomas M. Gale endowed fund for excellence in the College of Arts and Sciences. In 2009, the NMSU Foundation awarded Gale - who was a former board member - the Branding Iron award, the highest honor it bestows to individuals. The award recognizes significant and unique contributions to NMSU. Gale received his bachelor of arts - and Phi Beta Kappa distinction - and master of arts degrees in Latin American history from the University of California, Berkeley. In 1958, he earned his doctorate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He conducted research in Peru and Spain as a Fulbright Scholar, and with a grant from the Social Science Research Council. He was also a Ford Foundation consultant on a number of Latin American projects. Gale also served as the first chair of the New Mexico Humanities Council, now known as the New Mexico Humanities Foundation, from 1972 to 1978, and later was awarded the endowment's Life Time Achievement Award. After his retirement in 1991, he became the chair of the 100-member Las Cruces 2000 Task Force, dedicated to the reform and support of public education in Las Cruces and affiliated with the national federal education program, Goals 2000: Educate America. He helped organize the Academy for Learning in Retirement and was the first chair of its board of directors from 1993 until 1996. He also served on the board of directors of the Dona Ana Arts Council (DAAC), and was chair of its Architectural Awards Committee. In 1993, Gale was appointed by the Gov. Bruce King to the New Mexico Commission on Higher Education, and served as vice-chair from 1997 until his term ended in 1999. He was a member of three statewide roundtable discussions on education in New Mexico and a member of the Teacher Education Accountability Council, that monitored a large federal education grant to New Mexico. Gale also served as a member of the New Mexico Pilot Study Committee on Judicial Review in 1997. He served on the Border Book Festival board of directors and on the board of trustees of the Friends of the NMSU Art Gallery. In October 1998 he was given a leadership award by Toastmasters, District 23, and in June 1999 was awarded the Papen Family Arts Patron Award by the DAAC. He was appointed in 2000 to the New Mexico Commission on Public Broadcasting. "Even after retirement he set such a great example of participation," Conniff said. "He still attended all of the university's events, he went to everything." John Gale added, "He joked that after he retired he couldn't say no any more to being involved with New Mexico State and his community." In 2002 Gale was awarded the New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award by Governor Johnson. He served as co-chair of the Las Cruces Public Schools Blue Ribbon Bond Committee for 2006, and also served as a member of the LCPS Foundation. 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: Hocking, Manz, Bort Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4517/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 9 March 1979 Memorial services were at St. Andrew"s Episcopal Church for Mildred E. Hocking, who died March 1 at a local nursing home. She lived at 1346 Bon Burt Lane and had operated the Happy Hour Day Nursery. The Rev. Charles DeVries officiated. Survivors include the husband, Whitney Hocking of Las Cruces; sons, Phillip Manz, north of Las Cruces, and Karl Manz of Phoenix, AZ, one step son, Whitney L. Hocking of Rochester, NY; a daughter, June Fleig of Honeoye Falls, NY; one sister, Emmy Bort of Roswell; 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. 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: Valdez, Garcia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4516/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 9 March 1979 Horacio Valdez, 68, Rt. 2, Las Cruces, died wednesday at Memorial General Hospital. Services will be at Getz Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass at St. Genevieve's Church with burial to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery with the Rev. Jaime Israel officiating. Survivors include his wife Anna of Las Cruces and Albuquerque: two son; Michael and Gregory, both both of Albuquerque; daughters; Regina Valdez of Las Cruces and Rose Garcia, Albuquerque; sisters; Gregoria Valdez and Alice Salazar; both of San Francisco, CA; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers are Michael Valdez, Gregory Valdez, Robert Aragon, Ray Garcia, Tony Anaya and David Garcia. Family requests that donations be made to the Heart Fund. 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, de Jesus Flores Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4514/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hector Flores "El Chato", died in a hospital in Cuidad Juarez, MX on June 27, 2010 at 7 a.m. He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on November 30, 1957 to Arnulfo Flores and Maria de Jesus Flores that are waiting for him in heaven. He is survived by his brothers George Flores, Guillermo Flores; sisters, Yolanda Flores, Veronica Flores; primo, Hector Pena "El Cusin"; his best friend Manuel Almendarez (Don Ramon) and all of Hector's friends. He was very well known in Las Cruces. Hector was a very hard working man. He did body work for George Flores' Body Shop. He was a very friendly, loving and caring person we will all miss. He was a member of St. Genevieve's church. Services are pending. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on July 2, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Lopez, Jimenez, Garcia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4513/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Paul Joseph Lopez, Jr., 44, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Paul was born January 19, 1966 in Denver Colorado, to Jose Pablo and Maria Elena Torres Lopez the middle of three children. They relocated to Las Cruces, when he was eight months old, and was raised in the area, where he attended Mayfield High School and remained an avid fan of their athletic department. Paul will be missed by all those that knew him through his constant laugh and sense of humor. Paul loved all sports and was a fan of the Chicago Bears. He lived a hard life but worked just as hard. Paul had many trades to his name ranging from culinary to a professional hauler. At the time of his death he was employed at Las Cruces Moving and Storage Company, where he worked for many years. Those left to mourn his passing include his mother Maria Elena Lopez, his only daughter Pauline Lopez Barreras and husband Timothy, all of Las Cruces, two sisters Linda P. Meraz and companion Robert Smith of Galveston Texas, and Michelle M. Rehberg and husband Darren, of Morgan Town West Virginia. Other survivors include his two beautiful and beloved grandchildren, Ethan and Liliana Barreras; nieces Sally Lopez, Crystal, Angelica and Victoria Meraz, and his nephews Rey Meraz, Joseph and Joshua McCormick, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Paul is preceded in death by his father; paternal grandparents, Juan and Eutilia Lopez; maternal grandmother, Maria Jimenez, and maternal grandfather Pedro Garcia. Visitation for Paul will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 05, 2010 in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3210 Venus Street, where the memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. with Bishop Saul Hernandez, officiating. At his request cremation will take place and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. "Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you there." --Isla Padchal Richardson. Revelation 21:4-He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." John 14:27-Peace I leave with you: my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory of Las Cruces. 527-2222. Your 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 July 2, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Williams, Najera, Fuller Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4512/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 9 March 1979 Charles Arthur Williams, 9, Vado, died Tuesday at Memorial General Hospital. Services at San Jose Catholic Church in La Mesa, with the Rev. Robert Villegas officiating. Funeral services will be at the Valley Grove Baptish Church. Burial will be in Vado Cemetery (Riverview). He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Williams; three brothers; Leroy, Joe and Willie, all at home; three sister; Anna Bernice, Rosemary and Beatrice, all at home; parental grandparents; Andrew and Ella Mae Fuller, Vado; and maternal grandmother, Alvina Najera, Juarez, Chih., Mexico. Arrangements are by Getz Funeral Home. 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: Harris Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4511/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Edna I. Harris, 85, of Las Cruces died on Monday at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. Funeral Services are pending at Getz Funeral Home. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on July 1, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Rodriguez Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4510/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Victor Rodriguez, 47, of Santa Clara died on Wednesday at Gila Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on July 1, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Soto Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4509/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Visitation for Ismael Soto, 21, of Las Cruces will be Tuesday, July 06, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. Services will be on Wednesday, July 07, 2010 at 10 a.m. also at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Dona Ana Cemetery. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on July 1, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Estrada, Jacques Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4508/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Andres S. Estrada, 85, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life on Friday, June 25, 2010. Andres was born in Tortugas, New Mexico on July 07, 1924. Family and friends take comfort in John 11:25. 26 "Jesus said.I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Jacques Estrada. He is survived by three sons, Danny and Sam of Las Cruces and Robert of Lafayette, New Jersey; three daughters, Terrie O'Donnell, Elizabeth Boyd and Mary Jane Mitchell all of Kansas City, Missouri. Other survivors include twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Ruben, and three sisters, Margarita Frietze, and Ruth Hernandez of Las Cruces, and Rosa Ceja, Canutillo, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 09, 2010 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 5140 West Picacho. Las Cruces Sun-News from July 1 to July 5, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Hays, Hosford Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4507/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 9 March 1979 John C. Hays, 72, died Monday at his home, 1840 Gladys Dr. The body was sent to Albuquerque for cremation. Mr. Hays was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Hays earlier this year. Survivors include one son, John P. Hays of Los Angeles, CA; one daughter, Mrs. Phillip Hosford of Las Cruces and five grandchildren. Local arrangements were by the Getz Funeral Home. 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: Kight Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4506/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 Dec 1997 Martha G. Kight, 76, a lifelong resident of Rincon, NM passed away Dec. 15, 1997 in San Antonio, TX. Mrs. Kight was the Rincon Postmaster for 30 years before her retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Kight, a former engineer with the Santa Fe Railroad. They are survived by their son, ? and Lois and their two children, Nicole and Brandon Kight. She is also survived by two sisters, Rita Sp-cer and Georgoria Moore and one brother Carl G--. A joint memorial service for George and Martha Kight will be held at the Church of God in Hatch with Jim Woods officiating. Burial will follow at the Hatch Cemetery. 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: Ward, Sheffield Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4505/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 1 March 1998 Jefferson T. Ward, 87, of Hatch NM passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 1998 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born June r, 1910 in Healdton, OK to James and Lydia Ward. In 1934 he married Jessie M. Wilson. He worked for the Bureau of Reclamation for 27 years as a ditch rider. After retirement in 1970, he worked for several years at the Hatch Co-Op-Gin as a yardman. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jessie, of the family home. Daughters, Vonna Sheffield and huband Doyle of Victoria, British Columbia and Bonnie Russell and husband Lynn of Hatch, seven grandchildren, Ken Sheffield of Lacombe, Alberta and Scott Randal Russell of, WA., Shawn Russell of Engle, NM Debbie Palliser of Victoria, British Columbia, Beth Riggs of Artesia, NM and Cheryl Gillis of Hatch, also by 16 great-grandchildren. Jeff, who was a triplet, was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lydia Ward, his only son, James Terry, and by his three sisters and four brothers. Graveside services are at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Hatch, NM with the Rev. Jim Wood of Church of God officiating 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: DeHerrera Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4504/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Visitation for Robert De Herrera, 16, of Las Cruces will be on Monday July 05, 2010 at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., where a prayer vigil will follow at 7 p.m. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on June 30, 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: Fields, Gabaldon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4503/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Steven Edward Fields was born on March 18, 1985 and left to be with God on June 27, 2010. Through his life and death, Steven exemplified the unconditional and boundless love one can only pray to receive from a brother, son and uncle. This love for his family ran deep and constant, even in the face of adversity. He taught us the true meaning of love. Steven was born in Albuquerque and moved to Las Cruces in 1988. He graduated from Mesilla Valley Christian School and studied at DACC and NMSU, where he was a planning a career in medicine. In his 25 years of life, Steven became a gifted pianist and a skilled martial artist, achieving a level of mastery that would take most people a lifetime to duplicate. At every point in his live, the world fascinated Steven. He was never afraid to ask a question about a topic or subject, and he was relentless in searching for the answer. It would not be unusual to find Steven simultaneously reading a book on Eastern philosophy, a book on ancient battlefield tactics, a book on physics, and a book on the early doctors of the Christian Church. When Steven found his answer, he always asked another question and when he was confident that he mastered a subject or topic, Steven, much like his grandfather and namesake before him, eagerly taught others what he had learned. In these pursuits, Steven always studied both sides of any given argument or concept. He would only then take a position after careful and rigorous review. Steven respected the power of ideas and the strength of words, as every word he uttered and every thought he created was carefully measured and drawn from a passion to fully understand everything God created. Steven was fiercely loyal to the people he loved. He was an inspirational mentor, selflessly giving whatever was asked of to his friend whose lives will be forever improved by his wisdom, kindness and memory. Steven will be deeply missed and eternally loved by his family. He left behind a family who was proud of his courage, his perseverance, and his gentle heart. Steven is survived by his parents, Roderick and Geraldine Fields; his beloved sister, Clara Moran and husband Richard; his niece, Amalia and soon-to-be born niece, Magdalena; and his grandmother, Hope Fields. Steven leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Edward Fields and Joe Gabaldon; his maternal grandmother, Amalia Gabaldon, and his uncle, Daniel Gabaldon. Visitation for Steven will begin at 6 p.m. today, June 30, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the recitation of the holy rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the funeral mass at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 01, 2010 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina with Reverend Ray Flores officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and 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 June 30, 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: Gutierrez, Sanchez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4502/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Elpidia Gutierrez, 78, of Derry, New Mexico passed into the hands of the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 25, 2010 at the New Mexico Sate Veterans Home in Truth or Consequesces, NM. She was born in Berino, New Mexico on March 04, 1932 to Silvestre and Soledad Sanchez, and attended school in Derry, New Mexico. On October 04, 1953 she married Juan Gutierrez in Garfield, NM, and they made their home in Derry, NM. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and homemaker who loved flowers, working in her garden, attending church, and helping others. She was lovingly known as "Pila" to her family and friends. Pila was a devout catholic, and an active member of the San Isidro Catholic Church in Garfield, NM. She always gave of herself and would help anyone in a time of need. Pila is survived by her brother Remigo F. Sanchez (Lupe), sister Micaela Sanchez, her children Armando (Cindy), Dolores (Steve), and Ernesto, her special nephew Mario Torres, She is also survived by her grandchildren Orlando (Nereida), and Derek (Kristi), seven Great - Grandchildren Arranise, Angelica, Andy, Xavier, Emiliano, Allison, and Nayeli, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Silvestre and Soledad Sanchez, her husband Juan Gutierrez, and her brothers Manual Sanchez, and Santiago Sanchez. Our family would like to say a very heart felt "Thank You" to the staff, nurses, and doctors of the New Mexico State Veterans Home. You took such excellent care of our Mom, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend. Your caring and compassion have been invaluable, and we thank you. We would like thank Jaime Aguilera and the staff of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home for their wonderful care of our mother. Visitation for Pila will be today from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at San Isidro Catholic Church in Garfield where a prayer vigil will follow at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be on Thursday, July 01, 2010 also at the same church. Burial will follow at the Garfield Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Services have been entrusted to the care of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home 555 West Amador, Las Cruces NM 88005. 575-526-6891 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on June 30, 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.