This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Wiggs, Martin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4440/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 23 June 2010 Donald L. Wiggs, 86, of Las Cruces, New Mexico died Friday, June 18, 2010. He was born on January 23, 1924 in Struble, Iowa to Lewis and Nellie Wiggs. During WWII Donald honorably served his country with the United States Navy, receiving the American Area-Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He reenlisted into the reserves at Ames, Iowa on 06-NOV-1946 to serve four years. He would later work and retire from White Sands Missile Range. Don enjoyed walking the mall watching all the people shopping, meeting friends for morning coffee at Rexal Drug and playing card at the Arid Club. Don was a devoted Catholic and a Member at St. Genevieve's, he would sing with the choir at Mass on Saturday and the Spanish Choir Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. and always helped the kids in School at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral and raised money for them by helping with bingo. Donald is survived by his daughter, Mary Wiggs of Las Cruces, NM; brothers, Mike O. Wiggs of Sioux City, IA, Merrill D. Wiggs of Sloan, IA; grandchildren, Lois, Matthew and companion Kariel Sanders and Lee, Christina and Fiancée Travis Hawkins; great-grandchild, Racheal; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Donald was preceded in death by his wife Lois "Martin" Wiggs, and brothers, Hamilton, John, Lewis, Willard, Ronald and sisters, Evelyn, Meta, Dorothy and Doris. He will be deeply missed by all who know and love him. A prayer vigil will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church with a funeral mass following at 10 a.m. with Fr. Juan Moreno officiating. Burial with military honors will immediately follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzFuneralHome.com Caring for Veterans and Families Since 1965. 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: Butler, Mestas, McGrath Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4439/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 23 June 2010 Estella M. Butler, 87, of Las Cruces was called home by Our Heavenly Father on Friday, June 18, 2010. She was born on March 22, 1923 in Mesilla to Longino and Guadalupe Mestas. She was a homemaker and was managing her farms. Estella was a devoted member of San Isidro Catholic Church and Our Lady of Purification in Dona Ana. She was a very giving and generous woman and will be greatly missed by all her grandchildren, Bobby Butler, Mandy McGrath, Chrissy Thompson and her husband Terrance and her great-grandchild David Robert Butler. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Butler McGrath and her two sons, Michael Butler and George Butler. A viewing will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by the recitation of the most holy rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Getz Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Purification Church in Dona Ana on Friday, June 25, 2010. Interment will follow at San Albino Cemetery. Officiating will be Father Mike Macaya. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Butler, Toby Sample, Lalo Rodriguez, Mark Rodriguez, Randy Rodriguez, Michael Fierro, and Sonia Graczyk. The family would like to extend our most sincere thanks to the wonderful Hospice Staff and Dr. William Baker for all their help and support. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM 88005, or Our Lady of Purification Church 5525 Cristo Rey, Dona Ana, NM 88032. Arrangements by Getz funeral Home corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzFuneralHome.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: Cruz, Vasquez, Lourdes, Rendon, Chavez, Vargas Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4438/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 23 June 2010 Luis Elias Cruz, 26, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Saturday, June 19, 2010. He was born July 08, 1983 in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico to Luis Antonio and Maria Lourdes Vasquez Cruz. Luis was a 2007 graduate of New Mexico State University with a Bachelor's in Philosophy with a supplemental Degree in Filmmaking. He planned to return to school in the fall semester to pursue his Master Degree. Luis was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include his loving mother, Maria Lourdes Cruz; a sister, Yuridia Cruz, and a brother Antonio Cruz all of Las Cruces. Other survivors include his paternal grandmother Guadalupe Rendon; maternal grandparents, Francisco Chavez and Ramona Yolanda Vargas all of Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, Luis Antonio Cruz on January 2009. Visitation for Luis will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010 in Baca' Chapels of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the prayer vigil is schedule of 3 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. in the same chapel with Reverend Martin Cordero officiating. Cremation will take place and inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222 Your excusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto 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: Rivera, Herrera, Hinojosa Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4437/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 23 June 2010 Natalia H. Rivera, 98, of Palmdale, California and formerly of Mesquite, entered eternal life Saturday, June 19, 2010. She passed away peacefully at her daughter's Ida Herrera's home, in Palmdale, California. She was born in 1912 in Fort Davis, Texas, to Marcelo and Rumalda Hinojosa. Preceded by her husband Alexander Rivera in 1974 in Mesquite, Mrs. Rivera was a proud partner, a homemaker, self employed, avid gardener and former acting member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Mesquite. Survivors include her children, Angie R. Provencio of Austin, Texas, Ida R. Herrera of Palmdale, Calif., Reynaldo "Sonny" Rivera and wife Hope of Albuquerque, Mark A. Rivera and wife Terri of Flower Mound, Texas, and a stepdaughter, Juanita Laush of Lake Oswego, Oregon; two brothers, Jimmy Hinojosa of Silver City and Abel Hinojosa and wife Josephine of San Miguel. Other survivors include sixteen grandchildren, twenty three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation for Mrs. Rivera will begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2010 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Mesquite where the rosary is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., and the celebration of the funeral mass to follow immediately thereafter. The rite of committal and interment will follow at the Missionary Ridge Cemetery also in Mesquite, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. Serving as casket bearers will be Christopher and Vicente Provencio, John and George "Leonard" Baca, Mark Rivera and Larry Hinojosa. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 575-527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto 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: Hawkins, Tarasoff Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4436/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 23 June 2010 Bryan Kenneth Hawkins 1929 - 2010 On June 19, 2010 God called Bryan Kenneth Hawkins home where he will reside in complete health and in the farmhouse God has prepared for him. Bryan was born January 22, 1929 in Brazito, NM. His parents, William and Mildred Hawkins came to the Mesilla Valley in 1928 From Ozark, AK. They had three sons, Bryan, Jerry and Charlie. The family farmed through the depression with help from relatives who came for the much needed work during that era. During his college years Bryan was involved in a life altering car accident that hospitalized him for almost a year, and affected him through out his life. In spite of this tragic event and with the help of his mother who drove him to NMSU daily so that he could attend classes, Bryan obtained his Bachelors degree, and became a RPA. Upon graduation he worked for Frank Adams and soon after opened his own accounting business in 1958. Some of Bryan's most memorable career accomplishments were being a project accountant for the Apollo project for NASA, and working as an accountant for Weyerhaeuser Inc., where through his due diligence he recovered over a hundred thousand dollars for the company. During that time, Bryan continued to assist his father William "Pop" Hawkins on the farm and eventually took over the day to day operations of the Brazito farm. After a successful work history Bryan retired in the mid nineties and lived the rest of his life on his beloved farm in Brazito, where he enjoyed feeding the birds and watching the trees he planted grow. In addition to being a loving husband and father, Bryan's second love was a good cigar. On any given day you could find Bryan, one of his many "bonnets" donning his head, puttering around his yard with that tell-tale trail of smoke coming from his stogie. Bryan was proud of his children's accomplishments and his dedication to all of them is reflected by the love and commitment his children showed him during his final days. Bryan's life history will show him to having been a man of dedication to family, hard work, and honesty. Bryan was preceded in death by his parents William and Mildred, and his brother Charlie. Bryan is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jane, sons Steven Webb and his wife Angela (Angie) and their children, and Dr. Jamie and his wife Yolanda Hawkins and his daughter, and his daughter Lenora Hawkins. He is also survived by his children Tom Tarasoff and his wife Bernadine and their children, Mike Tarasoff and his companion Pam and their children, and Karen Tarasoff Foust and her husband Mike; his brother Jerry Hawkins and his wife Shirley, and their children Ben, Bill, Bob, and Linda Hawkins and his deceased brother Charlie's children, Christine, Mark, Kelly and Stacey, as well as numerous grand children and great-grand children. Bryan Hawkins will be missed by all that were fortunate enough to have made his acquaintance. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers Bryan's family ask that donations be made in his name to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM To sign the local online guest book go www.getzfuneralhome.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: Snow, Pender Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4435/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 22 June 2010 Judy Snow, 62, of Las Cruces died Monday, June 21, 2010 of causes incident to age and failing health. She was born Judith Lee Pender, June 26, 1947 in Albuquerque, NM and was the only child of Horace (H.E.) and Lorene Pender. Judy lived her first two years in Quemado, NM before her family returned to Arkansas and settled in Foreman for the next 10 years. When she was 12 years old her family again moved to NM settling in Socorro where Judy graduated from Socorro High School. After high school Judy joined the Women's Army Corp and was stationed in Alabama. Judy married John L. Snow of El Paso, TX on May 28, 1966. They became the parents of one daughter. Judy lived with her little family in Organ, NM until her husband's death in 1977; then she moved to Las Cruces where she continued to reside until the time of her death. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which was a joy and blessing in her life. She loved serving in the church and, until her health declined, could be found enjoying and participating in the various church activities. Judy is survived by her daughter JJ (Mike) Hartwell and six grandchildren of Idaho. Judy wanted to thank her dear friends who helped her with house and yard work, transportation to doctor's appointments, and the many, many hours and acts of service that she received. The family of Judy Snow would like to thank the staff of Rehabilitation Center of Southern New Mexico and especially Dr. Kim Encapera for the care Judy (and her family and friends) received. We could not have asked for, nor found, more compassion and support than we found with you and your facility. We, the family, would also like to thank the many special people who have watched over and helped Judy through the years. Your friendship and love for her touches us deeply and her life was blessed by each of you. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Getz Funeral Home and from 10:00-10:45 am on Friday prior to the funeral services at the Venus Street chapel. Funeral services will be Friday, June 25, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sai! nts at the Venus Street chapel. In lieu of flowers, Judy requested donations be made to your favorite charity or the Humane Society. 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, Valentine, Ewing, Santacroce Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4434/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 22 June 2010 Madelyn Valentine Harris, 87, longtime resident of Las Cruces, died Friday, June 18, 2010. She was born June 19, 1922 in Canton, TX and was adopted by Angie and Roger Valentine. She was raised in San Benito, TX where she married her high school sweetheart, Robert Anderson Harris on May 23, 1943. They spent the next 20 years in the Navy and retired to Las Cruces in 1960. Madelyn worked for 18 years for the Graduate School at New Mexico State University and was an active member of University United Methodist Church from 1963 until her passing. Madelyn will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Nancy Ewing in 1994, and her loving husband Robert in 1995. Madelyn is survived by her daughter, Kathy Santacroce of Dona Ana, NM and her son Roger of the family home. Also surviving her are her four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial Services to celebrate her life will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at University United Methodist Church with Pastor Allan Nesbitt officiating. Mrs. Harris's cremains will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery with her husband at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements by Getz funeral Home corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzFuneralHome.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on June 20, 2010 Email Facebook Bookmark Share Print 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: Cruz Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4433/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 22 June 2010 Luis Elias Cruz, 26, of Las Cruces died on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Services are pending with Baca's Funeral Chapel of 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: McGregor, Derringer Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4432/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 22 June 2010 Mary Jane McGregor Derringer, of Springfield, Missouri, died peacefully of natural causes on June 20, 2010. She was born May 19, 1914 in Springfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Verdon LeVerne Derringer. Mary is succeeded by her daughter, Katherine Ann Derringer Grave, of Merced, California; her son, David Brian Derringer, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three grandchildren, Byron Scott Derringer, of Bethesda, Maryland; Elaine Grave Elliott, of Chester, California; and Michael David Grave, of San Diego, California; and one great-grandchild, Caroline Derringer, of Bethesda, Maryland. She is also succeeded by her sister, Jackie Arnsmeyer, of St. Louis, Missouri; and Dorothy Dawe, of Austin, Texas. Mary was very involved for many years in the First Presbyterian Church, the National Storytellers League, and the PanAmerican Round Table while living in Las Cruses, New Mexico. Mary returned to her hometown of Springfield in the fall of 2005. She will be laid to rest next to her husband and parents in Hazelwood Cemetery at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2010, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the 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: Diven Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4431/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 22 June 2010 Thomas (Tom) M. Diven, 65, of Gila died on Saturday at her home. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas 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: Gutierrez Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4430/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 22 JUne 2010 Max J. Gutierrez, 32, of Bayard died on Saturday at home. Arrangements are pending with Baca's Funeral Chapels, Silver City. 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: Hawkins Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4429/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 22 June 2010 Bryan K. Hawkins, 81, of Brazito died on Saturday. Visitations will be held on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Getz Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Masonic 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: Lucero Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4428/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 22 June 2010 Rodolfo J. Lucero, 78, of Santa Clara died on Saturday at home. Arrangements are pending with Baca's Funeral Chapels, Silver City. 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: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4427/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 22 June 2010 Cesar A. Rodriguez, 43, of Deming died on Saturday at home. Visitation will be held on Thursday at 3 p.m. at Baca's Funeral Chapel with the Elk's Lodge Ceremony beginning at 4:30 p.m. Prayer vigil will follow at 6 p.m. at Baca's Funeral Chapel. Services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Cremation will follow. Survivors include his wife, Trine of Deming; sons, Alex Rodriguez of California, Robert Fernandez of Deming, Michael, David and Cesar Rodriguez Jr. all of Nebraska; daughters, Leslie Rodriguez of California, Daysaweh Hinman of Nebraska, Destiny Telles of Oklahoma, Leahndra Fernandez of Las Cruces; mother, Romelia Rodriguez of Deming; brothers, Andres Rodriguez of Deming, Domingo Rodriguez of California; sisters, Reina Rodriguez of California, Regina Rodriguez, Estella Aguilar both of Tucson, Arizona; and five 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: Stone, Rutledge Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4426/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 21 June 2010 Glenn Roland Stone, 79, died peacefully on June 19th at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice Facility with his family by his side. Glenn was born in Brocksburg, Nebraska on February 10, 1931 to Bert and Edna Stone. The family moved to Cortez, Colorado in 1939. Glenn graduated from Cortez High School in 1948. He attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Glenn left the University to join the Air Force, where he served his country honorably. Glenn was a member of the Lions Club and Life Member of the Gallup Elks Lodge 1440. While living in Cortez, Glenn met Rita Rutledge. They were married in 1956 and were blessed with five daughters. Glenn and Rita were happily married for 54 years. They lived in several places before settling in Gallup, New Mexico. Together, in Gallup, they raised their family and ran the family business for 37 years. Glenn was Rita's sole caregiver for over 25 years, after a terrible car accident affected both of their lives. Due to health reasons, and to be closer to family, they moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 2004. Glenn is survived by his loving wife Rita, and Daughters: Diana and Chuck Forney of Flowermound, TX., Julie and Dennis Woods of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Lori Bowers of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Lisa and Ron Gordon of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Melanie and Dennis Skersick of Gallup, New Mexico. Thirteen Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren. A sister Raye Kennedy of Cortez, and two brothers, Jerald Stone of Cortez, Colorado and Charles Stone of Manter, Kansas. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents Bert and Edna Stone, brother Paul Joseph Stone, Sisters Jessamine West, Judy Bishop and infant Geraldine Stone. At Glenn's request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mausoleum located at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery 5140 W. Picacho. The family suggest that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice 299 E. Montana Las Cruces, NM 88005. Arrangements have been entrusted to La Paz-Graham's 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: Ducommun, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4425/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 21 June 2010 Leroy Charles Ducommun born in Alton, IL April 1, 1925 died peacefully this June 9, 2010, at Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New Mexico, Las Cruces, NM. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Ducommun, his daughter, Carol Witham of Rockport, ME, his brother, Paul O. Ducommun of Alamogordo, NM, his nephews, Paul A. Ducommun of Portland, OR, Thomas Ducommun of Alamogordo, NM, his sister-in-law, Veda Ducommun and niece, Crystal Clark of Godfrey, IL, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Schneider of W. Dundee, IL, his nephews, Jerald Schneider of WI, Ronald Schneider of CO and many loving cousins and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Albert and Linnia Ducommun and his brother Lawrence Ducommun and his sister-in-law, Hazel Ducommun. Leroy served in the United States Navy as a first class diesel engineer during WWII in the Pacific on LST 1040. Leroy worked as a pipe fitter/welder for Shell Oil Co. of Wood River, IL for 37 years before retiring in 1985. He and Marge moved to Tucson, AZ in 1995 and to Las Cruces, NM in December 2002, where they presently reside. They attended Morning Star United Methodist Church in Las Cruces, NM since coming to Las Cruces. A celebration of Leroy's life is planned for later this year. The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Morning Star United Methodist Church Landscaping Fund, 2941 Morning Star Drive, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88011. To send the Ducommun condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.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: Gutierrez, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4424/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 21 June 2010 Domingo Gutierrez, 49, of Columbus died on Friday at his home. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. at the Holy Family Mission Parish in Columbus with a rosary service at 7 p.m this evening. Services will be celebrated Tuesday at 12 p.m. at Holy Family Mission in Columbus and burial will follow at the Valley Heights Cemetery in Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Maria Patrocinia Gutierrez of Columbus; sons, Alfonso of Juarez, MX and Eduardo Gutierrez of Columbus; daughters, Jessica Gutierrez and Yadira Gutierrez of San Angelo, TX; brothers, Jose Luis and Jorge Armando Gutierrez of Palomas and Rafael Gutierrez, of Deming; sisters, Teresa and Susana Gutierrez of Palomas, Margarita Gutierrez of Pachuca, Hidalgo, MX, Socorro Gutierrez of Juarez, Blanca Gutierrez, Mesa of AZ, Maria Luisa Gutierrez and Maria Zamudio of Deming and Calletana Galarzo of Phoenix, AZ; and six 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: Bramblett, Powell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4423/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 20 June 2010 Bennie Dewayne Bramblett passed away on November 12, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Red Bluff, California. He was 64 years old. Bennie served in the army for two years as a sergeant and a firefighter. He was an electrician at NMSU for thirteen years before moving to California in 1992. He is survived by his children, Tony Bramblett, Scott Bramblett, Katie Powell and seven grandchildren. Bennie is also survived by his father, Ben Bramblett, sister, Luana Shufeldt and nephews, James and Michael Shufeldt. He was preceded in death by his mother, Almeda Bramblett. Bennie was buried at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso on June 07, 2010. Send correspondence to 2048 Briarwood Ln, Las Cruces, NM 88005 c/o Lorna Davis 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: Skory, Shultz, Schwiebert Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4422/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 20 June 2010 Michael James Skory May 20, 1954 - June 16, 2010 Beloved son of Frances and the late David Skory; grandson of the late Samuel and Miriam Shultz; and brother of John Skory, Carol Schwiebert, Sulaf Parker, Elizabeth North, and David Skory; Mike died suddenly of complications from Multiple Sclerosis. Mike was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and grew up in Hartsdale, New York; Tripoli, Libya; Rome, Italy; and Danville, Pennsylvania. He earned his BS and MBA at the University of Chicago. Michael worked in banking in New York City and Paris, France. He married Sheryl Fragin in New York, and they eventually moved to Montreal, Canada. He spent his last years in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mike worked in banking, database management, programming, and writing. He enjoyed swimming, cycling, socializing, and Sudoku. Please learn more about Multiple Sclerosis, http://www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx or National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Rio Grande Office - AAC, P.O. Box 80720, Albuquerque, NM 87198. He lived with optimism and courage. We will miss him very much! 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: Phillips, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4421/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 19 June 2010 Linda Jeane Phillips recently completed the journey of her very good life on Sunday, June 13, 2010. Born November 14, 1946 in Las Cruces, NM, Linda spent her life exploring the world, celebrating joy in her life, making good friends and serving others. After graduating from the University of New Mexico in 1970, Linda embarked on a career educating this country's children, serving as an elementary teacher for Santa Fe Public Schools for eight years, Department of Defense schools for nine years in Berlin, Germany and as a second grade teacher for fifteen years with the Truth or Consequences Municipal School District. Her former second graders were delighted by Ms. Phillips' visit on their graduation day, when she would bring photographs and samples of their work from ten years before. While in Germany, Linda participated heavily in Theatre, working as a make-up artist and actress. Her singing ability helped her land a lead role in a production of Chicago. Her travels in Europe, Asia and the Middle East helped develop in Linda a sense of celebration, vigor and understanding of the interconnectedness of the world's cultures. In her later years, Linda used her gifts to care for her elderly mother, enjoy time with her friends, work with the local Theatre organization and volunteer at the Elementary School's library - ensuring student access to books when the librarian was at another school. Linda also loved to swim. Her work was fundamental in the on-going efforts to get the community pool covered. Linda loved to sing, enjoyed art, good food and spirits and cultivating her lush gardens. Her soft spirit and gracious gift of listening were steady forces in the lives of her friends. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Henry and Bertha L. Phillips. She is survived by her sister, Kathy Phillips; members of the Mays family from her mother's side; and members of the Powell family from her father's side of her family. Also surviving Linda are her life long friends, Julie Keene, Jennette Hanson and Syd Suttman, Jose Mesa and Heinz Weber and Julie Harris. Linda's love of life and kindness will also be missed by a host of other friends, her students and her community. Cremation will take place and a Memorial Celebration Service will be held on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Kirikos Family Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Bill Kohler officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Linda Phillips to the TorC Community Theatre, 311 N. Foch St., T or C, NM 87901. Arrangements are by Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc. & Sierra Crematory, LLC, 303 N. Cedar St., TorC. 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.