This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Telles, Holguin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4481/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 27 Dec. 1999 Rafaela H. (Fela) Telles, 90 of Las Cruces died Dec. 25, 1999 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Oct. 24, 1909 in Las Cruces to Julio and Maria Holguin and was a life-long resident. Fela was a parishioner at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of sixty years, Roberto G. Telles of their family home; her childern, Maria G. Cortez, and Gabe Telles of Las Cruces and Michael Telles of Albuquerque; two sisters, Josefa Lopez and Antonia Avalos; three grandchildren, Maureen Curtis, Christine McGeagh and Roman Telles; one great-granddaughter, Erin Curtis a godson and nephew, Father Juan Telles of El Paso, TX. Pallbearers will be grandson-in-law Thomas Curtis, nephews, Arturo and Reymond Holguin, Angel Rede, Romon Telles Jr., Raul Uribe. Interment at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Getz Funeral Home, Las Cruces 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: Lucky, Allen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4480/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 27 Dec 1999 Mrs. Betty Lucky died Dec. 24. 1999. She was born on May 16, 1925 in Dallas, TX., the only child of R. A. and Thelma Allen. She was active in the First Baptist church of Las Cruces and for a number of years she worked with the children in Sunday School and with University Students. She also helped in a Saturday Bible Class for special children. She enjoyed China painting, oil painting and also watercolor painting. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, George of the family home; daughter, Cheryl Demille of Las Cruces; two grandchildren, Stanley Demille and Michelle Downs and her husband Paul of Dallas, TX. Interment at Pleasant Hill, Cemetery, in Henderson, TX. Graham Mortuary in Las Cruces. 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: Lara, Ibarra Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4479/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News Dionicio C. Lara, 75, died Wednesday at Memorial Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Dora Chacon Lara of Las Cruces; sons, David Lara of Richardson, TX., Lawrence Lara of Las Cruces and Dennis Lara of Tucson, AZ., daughter, Margaret Lara Ibarra of Las Cruces; brothers, Charlie Lara of Chino, CA., Ned Lara of Coolidge, AZ., and Ruben Lara and Steven Lara, both of Las Cruces; sisters, Chita Gil of Mesilla and Eva Garcia of Coolidge, AZ; 14 grandchildren and seven 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: Gutierrez Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4478/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 31 Dec 1999 Ray Gutierrez, 74 of Bayard, died Thursday at Memorial Medical Center. Services are pending with Bright 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: Ruebush Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4477/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 30 Oct 1999 Services for Eugene Wade Ruebush Sr., 93, of Deming will be at Baca's Funeral Home. Ruebush died Wed. at his home. Survivors include his brother, Stanley Ruebush, Shelton Ruebush and Oliver Ruebush, all of Deming, and Ernest Ruebush of El Paso; Three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and four grest-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: Hauptmann Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4476/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 3 Oct 1999 Donald E. Hauptmann, 83 of Las Cruces died Thursday at La Posada, Mesilla Valley Hospice. Services are pending with Baca's Funeral Chapels. 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: Axtell Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4475/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 30 Oct 1999 Francis L. Axtell, 66 of Las Cruces died Friday at Memorial Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with 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: Adams Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4474/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 10 Dec 1999 Delmar E. Adams died 9 Dec. 1999 in Las Cruces at the age of 55. Born Jan. 25, 1944 in Sidney, Nebraska to Roy and Lina Cox Adams. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, four sons, Chauncey of Sidney, Chris and Cam both from Kearney, Nebraska, Chad of Lead, South Dakaota; two daughters, Cassandra Vruncik of Omaha, Nebraska and Crystal Sterling of Sidney. Interment at Masonic Cemetery. Baca's Funeral Chapels. 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: Abma Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4473/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 10 Nov 1999 Paul C. Abma died 8 Nov 1999 in Las Cruces at the age of 66. Born on Nov. 20, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to Marcus M. Abma and Chlora Phillips. Survived by his wife of 45 years, LaVerne, son, Curtis M. of Platte City, MO., daughter, JoLynn C. Khan of DeSoto, Oklahoma City, OK. Getz Funeral Home. Interment at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. 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: Aaron Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4472/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 5 Oct 1999 Elza Aaron died 3 Oct 1999 at the age of 79. Elza Aaron of Las Cruces died Sunday at Casa Del Sol Senior Care Center. Services are pending with Baba's Funeral Chapels. 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: Acosta, Ybarra Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4471/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 5 Oct 1999 Epifania Epi Ybarra Acosta died 8 Sept 1999 at the age of 80. Epi was born Jan. 26, 1919 to Felipe Ybarra and Francisca Archuleta in La Mesa, NM. She married Jesus M. Acosta on 18 Dec. 1938 in La Mesa. She is survived by two daughters; Gloria Tellez, Margie Provencio Jr.; one son Jesus Acosta Jr;l three brothers; Jose, Manuel and George Ybarra; four sisters; Lily Gonzalez, Mary Bvarra, Chila Enriquez and Eduvjes Ramirez. Interment at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements 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: Flores Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4470/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Paula Flores, 80, of Anthony died on Saturday at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the prayer vigil to begin at 7 p.m. Services will be held on Wednesday at St. Anthony Church, Anthony to begin at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Anthony Cemetery. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on June 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: Brown, Stein, Burke Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4469/mb.ashx Message Board Post: "Heaven's my real home; I'm just here on a visit" was a favorite saying of Lorn Brown, 71, of Las Cruces, NM who returned home on Thursday, June 24 when he passed peacefully in his sleep at Memorial Medical Center. He was born in East Chicago, Indiana on September 18, 1938 to Harry and Dalene (nee Moore) Brown. Lorn spent his childhood on the South Side of Chicago in the home of his mother and the company of his aunts Iva, Nina, Mary, Kathryn, Noreen and cousins Buddy, Peggy and Mary Jo. F ollowing the death of his mother, he was welcomed into the family of Jack and Joy O'Brien, who had five teenage boys of their own whom he considered brothers. He remained lifelong friends with the boys from the neighborhood and looked forward to seeing them at their annual reunions. He attended Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago, IL before joining the Air Force at the age of 15. Following stints in the Army, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine, he returned to Chicago where he worked in the steel mills while attending Midwestern Broadcasting School. After beginning his broadcasting career, he completed his Associates degree at Illinois Central College and took additional coursework at University of Illinois - Chicago. He furthered his craft by studying at the Ted Liss School of Performing Arts. In June of 1961, he married Patricia Stein in Springfield, IL. They had two sons, Bonner and Richard. He often spoke proudly of their achievements; particularly Bonner's linguistic abilities and Rich's military service. On October 26, 1984, he married Elizabeth Burke in Hinsdale, IL. They had one daughter, Jacqueline. He was so proud to see the capable young women she has become and was excited for her future. With his easy recollection of names and dates and his gift for storytelling, he found his calling as a sportscaster. Lorn's early career was spent in downstate Illinois, where he covered both high school and Illinois State University athletics. His excellence led to his 1973 induction into the Illinois Basketball Coach's Association Hall of Fame. While downstate, he worked as a precinct captain during the 1960 election campaign of President Kennedy. Although his career choice excluded his continued involvement in politics, it remained a vital interest throughout his life. Lorn's first love was baseball and he had the opportunity to pursue his dream of becoming a big league announcer with the Iowa Oaks AAA farm club before making it to "The Show" with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1974. In 1976 he returned to his hometown and became the radio play-by-play announcer for the Chicago White Sox. He had fond recollections of being hired by Sox owner Bill Veeck, who advised him "Have Fun!" Over the years, he cherished the time spent with his partners in the booth including Mike Shannon (St. Louis Cardinals); Harry Carey, Del Crandall, Don Drysdale, Joe McConnell, Jimmy Piersall and Early Winn (Chicago White Sox); Johnny "Red" Kerr (Chicago Bulls); Bob Uecker (Milwaukee Brewers); Ralph Kiner (New York Mets). One of his most exciting moments was calling the game in 1983 when the White Sox clinched the division title. One of his favorite events to call was the annual charity softball game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Oak Brook Police. Additionally, he announced for the Chicago Blitz; Chicago Cougars; Big Ten, ACC, Metro and Missouri Valley conferences, as well as Bradley, Drake, Notre Dame and DePaul universities. In 1994, he was delighted when he received a call from Mike Veeck, asking him to do the television coverage of the St. Paul Saints and returned to baseball for two years. Since arriving in Las Cruces in 2005, Lorn enjoyed working on the NMSU Coach's Show (radio) and doing public address for the Aggie women's softball team. A member of AFTRA and the Screen Actors Guild, he did many commercial and industrial voiceovers and appeared in the films Damien Omen II and Grumpier Old Men. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge with aspiring broadcasters and taught broadcasting modules at Illinois State University, Columbia College, Illinois Central College, Illinois Broadcast Center, National Sportscasters Camp and Seneca High School. Lorn was a proud member of the Frank Leahy American Legion Post and supported the Red Cloud Indian Mission and Valentine Boys and Girls Club. He was awarded the USMC Iwo Jima Award for his work with wounded veterans. With his gift of gab, kind heart and ability to put those around him at ease, Lorn never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, sons Bonner (Craighton Cooper) Brown of Dallas, TX; Rich (Evelyn) Brown of Arlington, WA; daughter Jacqueline Brown of Las Cruces, NM; granddaughter Toni Marie Brown (Scott) Meek of Oceanside, CA; great-grandson Brendon Meeks of Oceanside, CA; brothers Bruce (Pam) Brown of Farmington Hills, MI; Earl (Bonnie) Brown of Ypsilanti, MI; David (Roxanne) Brown of Atlanta, GA; John (Kay) O'Brien of Libertyville, IL: Jim (Mary Ellen) O'Brien of Peru, IL; Mike (Linda) O'Brien of Crestwood, IL; Paul (Jane) O'Brien of Land o' Lakes, FL; Bill (Mary Jane) Ryan of Lambertville, MI; his beloved aunt Noreen Moore of Alexandria, VA; mother-in-law Marylea Burke of Las Cruces; cousin Buddy Keay of Calumet City, IN, as well as numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Lorn is preceded in death by his brother Pat O'Brien; cousins Judy and Mary Jo; father-in-law Ned Burke and nephew Tebr Rothrock. Services will be held at 10 a.m. at Getz Funeral Home on Monday, June 28 with Father Sean Garrity presiding. Burial will be at sea. Memorial gifts or donations may be made to the athletic program of the Red Cloud Indian Mission or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the online guest book go to www.GetzFuneralHome.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on June 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: Montano, Maldonado, Teitsworth Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4468/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On the evening of June 18, 2010 at the age of ninety-five, Alfonso Chacon Montano of Las Cruces, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Alfonso was born December 22, 1914 in Chamberino to Guillermo and Felipa Montano. He loved to tell and re-tell stories of his youth in Chamberino and of the joy and hardships he encountered growing up on his father's farm in a time when horse-drawn plows were still used. Alfonso used the farming skills he learned to farm in Chamberino, and Hill, New Mexico, and in Dell City, Texas. On January 13, 1940 Alfonso married Esperanza Maldonado and remained her husband until her death seventy years later. Alfonso is survived by his children Mary Teitsworth, Dolores Hendricks (Scotty), Roberta Parker (Gary), Elizabeth Decker (Tim), all of Las Cruces, Gloria Kasparian (David), Ray Montano (Linda) of Deming and Tom Montano (Rebecca) of Albuquerque. He was blessed with fourteen grandchildren, Michael Teitsworth, Joelle Teitsworth, Dianne (Kevin) Zachek, Mark (Malisa) Kasparian, Brian (Terry) Claar, Shane Hendricks, Anthony Montano, Jenell (Anouar) Rbati, Erik Parker, Sidney Montano, Nicholas Montano, Philip Olona, Andrew Decker, and Christopher Decker. He was also blessed with six great-grandchildren, Darian Zachek, Kamryn Zachek, Samuel Claar, Emma Claar, Reney Montano, and Jonathyn Olona. Mark Navarro also knew him as his Great-Grandpa. Alfonso is survived by his brothers Edward (Lalo) Montano of Las Cruces, and Carlos Montano of Ventura, California, and his sisters Minnie Harlow of Cypress, California, and Rosie Prevette of Las Cruces. His extended family includes many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close neighbors that he loved and cared for deeply. Special persons also dear to Alfonso are Socorro Rivera and Minerva Miley, his long term caregivers who bestowed him with love and tenderness - going far above and beyond their duty as they cared for their "Don Alfonso". Alfonso is now reunited with his wife of seventy years, Esperanza Maldonado Montano, their first born child, Elma Angelina Montano and his granddaughter, Michelle Marie Teitsworth. Alfonso was also preceded in death by his sisters Helen Leggett and Benita Rice both of Las Cruces. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the prayer service will follow at 7 p.m. The funeral mass and celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1327 N. Miranda St. The rite of committal and interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden Cemetery. Casket bearers and Honorary bearers will be his grandsons Michael Teitsworth, Mark Kasparian, Anthony Montano, Phillip Olona, Brian Claar, Shane Hendricks, Erik Parker, Andrew Decker, Christopher Decker, and Nicholas Montano. A special thank you to the staff of Good Samaritan Healthcare Center and emergency room nurse, Jamie of Memorial Medical Center. The Montano family is extremely grateful to everyone who provided their support and assistance during our difficult time and we wish to extend a heartfelt thank you for their thoughts and prayers. 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 onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on June 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: Meza Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4467/mb.ashx Message Board Post: "Goyo" Siempre estaras presente en nuestros corazones. Gregorio "Goyo" Meza, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on June 25, 2010. He was born to Gregorio Sr. and Ignacia Meza on January 24, 1937, in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. He was a long time resident of La Mesa as was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one brother; survived by his remaining three brothers and two sisters; children Fany and wife, Lucy; Raul and wife Norma; Eddie and wife Bella; daughter Laura; as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be his sons Fany, Raul, Eddie, and grandson Noel; also servicing as pallbearers are close family friends Eddie Armenta and Daniel Saenz. Family will be receiving friends from 6 p.m., to 7 p.m., on Sunday June 27, 2010 at San Jose Catholic Church where a prayer vigil will follow at 7 p.m., funeral mass will be on Monday June 28, 2010 at 10 a.m., also at the same church, burial will follow at La Mesa Cemetery where he 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. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on June 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: Hidalgo, Molina, Sifuentes Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4466/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ricardo Hidalgo, 91, a resident of Columbus, NM entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Ricardo was born on April 03, 1919 in Three Rivers, NM to Julian Hidalgo and Librada (Molina) Hidalgo. Ricardo made farming a career choice and enjoyed it for many years and he worked on various farms in local areas. He was survived by his loving wife, Teresa (Sifuentes) Hidalgo of Columbus, NM.; three sons, Julian and wife Leonor Hidalgo of Columbus, NM., Ricardo Hidalgo of Deming, NM., Efain Hidalgo of Guadalupe Victoria, Mexico.; three daughters, Juana and husband Nicolas Nunez of Lubbock, TX., Rosa Lilia and husband Oscar Melendez of Columbus, NM., Irma Isabel and husband Manuel Ordaz of Lubbock, TX.; one brother, Romolo Hidalgo of Palomas Mexico.; twenty- three grandchildren and twenty- nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both his parents and three daughters, Maria Sofia Nunez, Dona Elena Puentes and Mireya Hidalgo. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Holy Family Mission in Columbus, NM with the rosary beginning at 7 p.m. with Father Antonio reciting. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. at Holy Family Mission with Father Antonio officiating. Interment will follow at Columbus Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ari Nunez, Ricky Hidalgo, Jesus Hidalgo, Manuel Ordaz, Carlos Nunez and Jose Nunez. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels- Father Stanley Hall "Trusted care for the ones you love" 575-546-0070. To send your condolences please visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from June 26 to June 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: Seis, Loyd Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4465/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Verna Lee (Beets) Loyd, Seis June 18, 1922 - June 1, 2010 On June 01, 2010 our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother left us to join the Lord, the beautiful wonders of the universe and to be with her awesome images in the clouds. Lee was born and raised in Albuquerque, N.M. She graduated from Albuquerque High in 1938. During her high school years she was known as "Sugar" Beets. She had her own radio show and was part of the "Follies" which landed her an audition in Hollywood. As life would happen, she was called back home. She lived several times in California, throughout her adult life. The ocean was never far from her heart. In Albuquerque Verna Lee was an interior decorator and sales woman for American Furniture. She also owned her own framing studio where she and her Son Rick worked together framing pictures. She was a member of the Daughters of the Nile, Yucca Temple #74 in Albuquerque, NM and Eastern Star with her daughter Candy, in Las Cruces, NM. While there, she was a partner with Jim and Peggy Boyer at the Solano square Florist. Eventually, Lee moved back to Albuquerque and was happily married to August Seis Jr. until the time of his death. For a second time, she would move to Las Cruces, NM to be near her Son and Daughter in-law Ty and Connie Loyd and to enjoy her youngest twin grandchildren Shawn and Moni'ka. While in Las Cruces, she helped in any way she could to build her Son's church, Church Triumphant, where she was an active member for 6 years. She would later live in Boise, ID. While there, in her 70's she joined with her daughter, Sally Sabino, as a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. The last months of her life were spent with daughter Candy Spry near the ocean in Lincoln City, Oregon. Once again, Lee enjoyed rides along the coast line, feeding the seagulls, lunching on her favorite shrimp and enjoying "art" in the clouds. Mother was talented in all the arts. She played the piano all her life up until two weeks before she passed. She excelled in all dancing and art. She received blue ribbons for several of her oil paintings in California, and was talented in watercolors, oils and other creative art. She was still sketching up until the end. Mother, you came into this world a "Free Spirit" - Lived as a "Free Spirit" and left this world a gentle "Free Spirit." You built an inspiring life around your children with a loving heart. You taught us creativity and the ability to appreciate everything around us, from the clouds in the sky to the people who came into our paths. We are so grateful we were a part of your wonderful life, Mother, and we wish you sunny days, always. You will be missed by your family, but never far from our hearts. In loving memory, Lee is survived by her children, Sally Caye (Bob) Sabino of Boise, Idaho; Richard Bryan (Lonna) Witt of Mesa, Arizona; Candyce Lee (Randy) Spry of Lincoln City, Oregon; and Marvin Tyrone (Connie) Loyd of Las Cruces, New Mexico; grandchildren, Jim Sabino, Rod Sabino, Kimberlee Benson, Kelly Kemp, Moni'ka Lee Loyd Barnett (Jared) and Shawn Paul Loyd; great-grandchildren, Brandi, Aline, Kenny, Austin, Olivia, Victoria, Joshua, Hannah; and another great-grandson due October. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to: Rev. Ty Loyd Lee Seis Memorial Children's Playground Fund Church Triumphant 2020 N. Valley Las Cruces, NM 88007 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on June 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: Elder, Mendez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4464/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with great sadness that I say a temporary goodbye to my brother Chris. Chris passed on to his eternal reward in Austin, Texas on June 15, 2010. Chris was born into our happy family on March 20, 1959 in Durango, Colorado on the first day of spring as Christopher Lee Elder. In 1996 Chris was reborn into God's Heavenly Family by accepting and being baptized into Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. In this life, Chris excelled in school and had the rare opportunity of being taught by our Mother Billye J. Elder at Mesilla Park Elementary School. It was this experience that gave Chris the confidence to meet his life challenges first by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Business Systems Analysis and Business Management from New Mexico State University, and throughout his life as a leader and visionary in his business career. After College Chris was carried by his determination and skills to many destinations including El Paso, Texas where he was chosen and developed award winning computer programs, some of which were custom designed for the State of Texas. Next, his career path took him to Austin, Texas. And, just like a blooming flower in the spring, it was Austin where Chris most enjoyed his life. The beauty of Austin with its many trees, clear flowing rivers and streams, and gorgeous Bluebonnets inspired Chris to reach new heights in his personal and business life. Chris enjoyed writing poetry, rescuing and taking care of little animals, anything computer, learning new things, gardening at home, biking on the many urban trails in Austin, and just hanging out with friends and family. All who had the pleasure of knowing Chris thought of him as a loving person who was always there for them. His smile and devotion to friends, colleagues, and family set him apart and helped make him the success in life that he became. Chris was preceded in death by our Dad Barney Elder and our Mother Billye J. Elder and is survived by his brother William Craig, and Boots, his cat. Chris will be memorialized in Las Cruces, New Mexico with a special place of honor next to our Dad and Mom at Masonic Cemetery, and also at his request, RemembranceGardens.com in Austin, Texas, a peaceful setting with flowing streams, waterfalls, and of course, lots of beautiful flowers. I should mention too that while working in El Paso, Texas Chris met Ms. Julie Mendez. They were together for many years and while in Austin Chris helped Ms. Mendez earn her degree from UT Austin. After graduating and starting work with Dell Computers, Ms. Mendez and Chris decided to wed. Chris honored me, his brother with being the Best Man at his wedding. Tragically for Chris, Ms. Mendez was an unfaithful wife which caused him excruciating inner pain and suffering. As Proverbs puts it so well, Give me your heart, my son, And let your eyes delight in my ways, for a harlot is a deep pit, and an adulterous woman is a narrow well. Surely she lurks as a robber and increases the faithless among men. Proverbs 23:26-28 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on June 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: Parker Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4462/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Anne Parker, 93, of Deming died on Thursday at Mimbres Memorial Nursing Home. Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery, Deming. Survivors include two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on June 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: Jackson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4461/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Carolyn Jackson December 25, 1942 - June 23, 2010 Carolyn Jackson, currently residing in Las Cruces, NM at 2023 Crescent Dr, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Wednesday night, June 23, 2010. Carolyn was born on December 25, 1942 and is survived by her husband of 32 years, Bruce Jackson; daughter, Michelle Wright; son, Ace Chicago; daughter, Milissa White; mother, Jane Riddle; sister, Janet Evans, and six grandchildren, Megan, Chayce, Mariah, Amanda, Matthew and Dominick. There will be a memorial service held at Heart for the World Church, 1605 S. Valley Dr. (across from WalMart) in Las Cruces, NM, on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 4 p.m. Graveside services will be at Memory Lane Cemetery in Silver City on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 11 a.m. Arrangements are being made by Bright Funeral Home 575.388.1600. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Heart for the World International Hope Centers, 2118 Grant Ave, El Paso, TX 79930. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from June 25 to June 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.