This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Petrowski, Aboulafia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4420/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 18 June 2010 Rachelle Petrowski passed on Wednesday afternoon at her home after a brief illness. Rachelle was 90 years old and had lived in Las Cruces since 1992. Born in New York City in 1920, Rachelle was the youngest of three children raised by Jacob and Molly Aboulafia, Turkish immigrants who came to America at the turn of the last century to find a better life. With her brothers, Max and David, they were children of the Great Depression and they often spoke of the horrors of the bread lines and ration coupons. As a teenager she met and eventually married Albert Petrowski to whom she was married for more than 55 years. In 1992 they moved to Las Cruces from New York to be closer to family. Rachelle will be laid to rest on Friday at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Cemetery, in accordance with the Jewish Customs. Rachelle is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Margaret Petrowski of Las Cruces; her grand-daughter Jaime Petrowski-Smith; her great-grandson Jakob Petrowski-Smith also of Las Cruces. The family will be receiving friends at her home from Sunday afternoon until Friday at 3 p.m., as per Jewish customs. In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, P.O. Box 7214, Las Cruces, NM 88006. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign in to 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: Fernandez Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4419/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 18 June 2010 Patricia Fernandez, 77, of Silver City died on Wednesday at Gila Regional Medical Center. 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: Chambers Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4418/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 18 June 2010 Othniel Robert Chambers, 82, of Las Cruces died on Wednesday at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. Arrangements are with 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: Boyer, Best Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4417/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 18 June 2010 Marian May Boyer-Best, 98, of Las Cruces died on Wednesday. Survivors include children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremains will be laid to rest at a later date in Iowa. 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: Otero Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4416/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 16 June 2010 Lawrence Louis Otero, 53, of Las Cruces died on Tuesday, June 01, 2010. Survivors include his mother, Deloris C. Otero of Las Cruces; sisters, Margarita Otero of Alamogordo, Irma Otero and Annette Otero-Nunez both of Las Cruces. Cremation has taken place and inurnment of cremains was held on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, Fort Bliss, Texas with military honors accorded by a Fort Bliss Honor Guard. 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: Ruiz, Medel, Becerra Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4415/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Terrazas Funeral Home 16 June 2010 Jimmy N. Ruiz Sr., 77, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Monday, June 14, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 23, 1932 to Ramon Ruiz and Margarita Placencio Nevarez Ruiz in Central, NM. Mr. Ruiz served in the Army during the Korean War as an MP. He was also in the National Guard. He loved the outdoors and loved hunting, fishing, camping, horses and his dogs. He was a commander of the VFW and member of the American Legion. He is survived by his loving wife of 58yrs, Connie (Medel) Ruiz of the family home; four sons, Jimmy Ruiz Jr., of Santa Clara; Robert J. Ruiz Sr. (Rosemary) of Santa Clara; John R. Ruiz of Santa Clara; Anthony J. Campos of Albuquerque; two daughters, Mary Helen Young (William) of Albuquerque; Esther M. Ruiz of Santa Clara; one sister, Rita R. Salaiz of El Paso, TX; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; two aunts, Tito Nevarez of Hurley and Alice Gandara of Belen, NM; one brother-in-law, Juan Becerra; five cousins, Frankie Johnston, Alice Diaz, Annie Chavez from Deming; Perciliano Romero of Las Cruces and Albert Baca. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon ('85) and Margarita ('77); one sister, Frances M. Becerra ("91); brother-in-law, Otto Salaiz; two aunts and one uncle. Visitation will be Thursday, June 17th from 4-7pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the prayer vigil to begin at 7pm with Deacon Richard Rodriguez reciting the vigil service and holy rosary. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated Friday, June 18th at 10am at Santa Clara Catholic Church with Father Roberto Barreto officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Michael Milo, Jose Rocha, Joseph Ruiz, Edward I. Silva, Michael Gomez and Cody J. Campos. Honorary pallbearers will be all of his grandchildren and family. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.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: Harrison, Rodkey Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4414/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Terrazas Funeral Home 16 June 2010 Jack Merle Harrison of Silver City, NM passed away June 14, 2010 at his home in Silver City, NM. Jack was born in Liberal, KS December 6, 1941 to Isam Harry and Bertha Lee Harrison. Jack's mother and father, brothers Gene, Donald and Richard preceded him in death. Jack was the youngest of 6 children. He graduated from Liberal High School in 1959 and from Wichita Business College in 1964. Jack was employed by National Helium & Nash Finch Warehouse in Liberal, KS. before Jack established H & W Electrical Service in 1976, serving the Liberal community for 25 years. Jack is survived by his wife of 51 years, Anna Fay Harrison and three sons, Patrick Jack and wife Debbie of Oklahoma City, Michael Richard and wife Kari of Silver City, NM and Timothy Shawn and wife Guadalupe of Kansas City, KS, grandchildren Monica Harrison of Oklahoma City, Mandy Harrison of Kansas City, KS, and Dustin Hunt of Houston, TX. Jack's brother William Dean (Bill) and wife Helen of Liberal, KS and his sister, Patsy Rodkey of Coos Bay, Oregon and many treasured nieces and nephews. After high school graduation and marriage in 1959, the newly weds moved to Wichita KS. After graduation from Wichita Business College, Jack worked for National Helium in Liberal, KS for more than 12 years in both the accounting department and as a Yield Clerk. Jack enjoyed working for Nash Finch Warehouse while learning the electrical business from his good friend Jim Rogers and his father-in-law Gene Wright. Jack and Gene Wright established H & W Electrical Service. All 3 sons have worked in the business at different times. Following Anna's dream of living in the mountains of New Mexico, Jack & Anna arrived in Silver City, NM in 1999. Jack loved life in New Mexico especially enjoying the wildlife of the area, his pets and his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, July 24th at 10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Deacon Jerry Miller and Don Dykhouse officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Best Friends Animal Society 5001 Angel Canyon Rd. Kanab, UT 84741 or your charity of choice. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.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: Mancha, Leyba Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4413/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 16 June 2010 Patrick "Mousie" Mancha, age 42, passed away at home in the presence of his family on Monday, June 14, 2010. Born March 10, 1968 in San Jose, California, to Mary Mancha, Patrick attended Valley View Elementary, Zia Junior High and graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1986. On December 17, 1985, he married Melissa Leyba of Silver City, New Mexico. Patrick lived most of his life in Las Cruces. Patrick has been a dedicated employee of ColorTyme for 14 years, during which he received numerous awards and vacation bonuses for his commitment to service and excellence in sales. As District Manager and in his previous leadership positions Patrick was highly respected and well liked by employees of all ranks, leading the store to receive the Platinum award in sales. Patrick will be especially remembered for his devotion and love for his family, quick wit, generous and fun loving nature, and as a diehard Dallas Cowboy fan. He is known at ColorTyme as the Ping-Pong champion of the company. Patrick is survived by his loving wife, Melissa, beloved children, Andrea, Desiree, Isiah and Jacob, grandson Alejandro, his mother Mary Mancha and brothers Cruz Mancha of Las Cruces, Rafael Ruiz of Kirkland, Washington, and sisters Magdalena Mancha and Victoria Ruiz of San Jose, California. Patrick was also central to lives of his 11 nieces and nephews as well as their children. A viewing will be held 5pm to 6pm, Friday, June 18, 2010, at Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88001. A prayer vigil will be held immediately following the viewing at Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 1240 S Espina St, Las Cruces, NM 88001 at 7 pm Friday, June 18, 2010. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Immaculate Heart of Mary church beginning at 10 am. Burial will follow at St. Jose's Cemetery. Thanks to Candace, Tasha, Rocio, Nate, Denise, and Selma of Memorial Home Health for their tender care and understanding. Thanks to ColorTyme and Dona Ana Magistrate Court after and during the accident for their help and support and organization of fundraising activities. Special thanks to Alex Renteria, Danny Nunez, Joe Tafoya Sr. and Jr, Richard Sanchez, Cruz Mancha and Alicia Orozco, and Evelyn and Pat Marquez, for their help and support. To his family and friends we love you and thank you. 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: Farmer, McClellan Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4412/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 16 June 2010 Adrian Carl Farmer Jr., 84 of Las Cruces, NM died Monday June 14, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1925 in East Braintree, Mass. to Adrian and Bernice Farmer. He was a resident of Las Cruces since 1960 and was a self employed salesman. Adrian had served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife Bertha of El Paso, TX; four sons, Adrian "Sandy" Farmer III of El Paso, TX; David A. Farmer of Las Cruces, NM; Jeffrey Farmer of Lubbock, TX, and Frank W. Farmer of San Diego, CA. Also surviving Adrian is his daughter Adrienne "Sue" McClellan of Las Cruces, NM, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home. Graveside Funeral Service will be at 9:30 am on Monday, June 21, 2010 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Officiating will be his son in law, Rev. James T. McClellan. 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: Encinas, Candelaria, Abbey Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4411/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 16 June 2010 Catalina Encinas, 80, of Las Cruces died on Monday at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her sons, David Candelaria of Victorville, CA and Steve Abbey of Las Cruces; daughters Eva Candelaria and Diane Harriman both of Las Cruces; sister, Maria Flores of Hatch; ten grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. Visitations will be held on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Getz Funeral Home Chapel where the prayer vigil will follow at 7 p.m. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church with the burial to 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: Corral Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4410/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 16 June 2010 Alfredo T. Corral, 78, of Highland, CA. died on Thursday at Community Hospital in Redlands, CA. Arrangements are 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: McGuire Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4409/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 16 June 2010 June McGuire, 86, of Las Cruces died on Monday at Memorial Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with 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: Morgan, Tufares Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4408/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 16 June 2010 Howard E. Morgan, 81, of Silver City died on Saturday at home. Survivors include his wife, Katie Morgan; sons, Gary Morgan, Gene Morgan, Ted Tufares, John Tufares, and Dino Tufares; daughters, Jeannine Rodriguez, Mary Bingham, and Debbie Lutz; brothers, Montie and George Morgan; sisters, Merry and Margie Ward, Marian Allen, and Marlene Parnell; twenty one grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Services will be held today at 4 p.m. at 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: Ruiz Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4407/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 16 June 2010 Jimmy N. Ruiz Sr., 78, of Santa Clara died on Monday at 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: Stedronsky Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4406/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 16 June 2010 Victor Leo Stedronsky, 70, of Las Cruces died on Monday at Mountain View Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with 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: Torres, Martinez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4405/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 16 June 2010 Quirina M. Torres, 82, of Mesquite died on Monday at Memorial Medical Center. Survivors include sons, Raul Anastacio Torres of Mesquite and Oscar Torres of Farmington; daughters, Linda Aguilar of Doña Ana, Alicia Ferrales of Salem, Lydia Marquez of Las Cruces, Bertha Garibay of Albuquerque, Elvira Torres Vigil of Mesquite, Victoria Torres of Las Cruces, Martha Stansbury of Austin, Texas, Hortencia Viramontes of Las Cruces and Ernestina Rivera of Austin, Texas; brothers, Angel Martinez of Clint, Texas and Chito Martinez of Mexico; sisters, Victoria Martinez of San Elizario, Texas, Lupe Martinez of Sausal, Mexico and Paula Flores of Mexico; fourteen grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Visitations will be held on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Mesquite where the prayer vigil will begin at 7 p.m. Services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in the same church. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens 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: Gambini, Solarczyk, Ingle, Patten Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4404/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 16 June 2010 Kenai resident Nana "Nan" Louise Gambini, 50, died Friday, June 11, 2010 at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna after a short illness. A celebration of her life will be held for friends and family at a later date. Nan was born March 11, 1960 in Chicago, Ill. to Frank Solarczyk and Dolores Ingle. She graduated from Las Cruces High School in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She moved to Anchorage in 1987. She married Howard Patten at Spirit Lake in Kenai on June 11, 2000. They moved to Hamilton, Mont. in 2002 and returned to Kenai in 2005. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and reading. "Nan loved and lived life to the fullest. She loved her husband, family and friends deeply, always giving her love unconditionally. She loved all animals, great and small, especially her cat, Paz." "Nan's beauty, quick wit and wonderful sense of humor could make you laugh and cry at the same time. We are grateful to have had her in our lives and she will be greatly missed by all that knew her." her family said. She is survived by her husband, Howard Patten of Kenai; daughter, Heather Gambini; son, Nick Gambini, both of Las Vegas, Nevada; father, Frank Solarczyk of Las Cruces, New Mex.; her mother and stepfather, Dolores and Ben Ingle of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and brothers, Frank Solarczyk, Jr., David and Sammy Solarczyk all of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and many friends. Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai. 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: Encinas Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4403/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 15 June 2010 Catalina Encinas, 80, of Las Cruces died on Monday. Visitations will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Getz Funeral Home where a prayer vigil will follow at 7 p.m. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at Holy Cross Catholic 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: Farmer Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4402/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 15 June 2010 Adrian C. Farmer, 84, of Las Cruces died on Monday. Services are pending at Ft. Bliss National 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: Harrison Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4401/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 15 June 2010 Jack Harrison, 68, of Silver City died on Monday at his 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.