This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Granado, Montoya Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4379/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 7 June 2010 Olga Granado, 55, passed away June 4, 2010 at her home in Las Cruces. She was born December 31, 1954 in Las Cruces to Robert and Marcella (Montoya) Granado. Olga has devoted the past 19 years to improving the live of the children and families of incarcerated offenders in southern New Mexico. She was the Director of the Visitor Hospitality House at Southern NM Correctional Facility and in 2008 was honored by the State of New Mexico as Volunteer of the Year. Olga Granado has been a true pillar of our community, working tirelessly to help people in difficult circumstances. Her determination and perseverance ensured needy families had food to eat and a place to stay. She made sure the children had school supplies and Christmas gifts. She provided Thanksgiving baskets for their families, even prepared their taxes. Olga's passion for her Savior Jesus Christ was evident in everything she did. Her laughter and joy were contagious. Olga was a wonderful cook and fed more people than anyone could ever count. She had the gift of hospitality and made everyone feel welcome and loved. She also had an amazing ability to recruit volunteers and resources to help her minister to inmate families. Olga has been a blessing from God to this community. Her beautiful smile and giving heart will be forever missed, but never forgotten. Olga is survived by her loving children: a daughter Angie Marie Rivera, husband Horacio Rivera, two sons, Bob (B.J.) Gilbert and Rocio A. Gilbert and Fernando Corona and wife Paola Corona. Olga is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Adriana Granado, Robert Gilbert, steven Rivera, Joseph Gilbert, Olga Rivera, Prescilla Corona, Lyric Corona, and Little Fernie Corona, Marcos Galvan and great grandson Jaden Fernandez. Other survivors include her brothers: Tony Granado and wife Zulema of El Paso, TX; Robert Granado Jr. of Las Cruces NM; Ray Granado Sr. and wife Kimberly Granado of Las Cruces, NM; Ji mmy Granado and companion Rhonda of Frederick, Maryland; five sisters Angie Lindvall of Las Cruces, NM; Adela Serna and husband Pete Sr. of El Paso, TX; Vickie Romero and husband Rudy of Belen, NM; Lita Romero and Husband Earl of Algodeone, NM. Miss Me But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not for long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan And a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds Miss me, but let me go. A visitation will be held Monday June 7, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home from 5-6 PM followed by a prayer service the same evening at 6 PM also at Getz. The funeral service will be at 10 AM Tuesday June 8, 2010 at the First Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Leopoldo Rivera. Pallbearers will be Pete Serna Jr., Robert Gilbert, Adriana Granado, Frankie Romero, Alex Strouse, Luis Molina, Damiano Romero and Michael Granado. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Ray, Steven Rivera and Joseph Gilbert. The family would like to thank Dr. Rauth, MD and his staff for the countless hours and loving care given to Olga. 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: Sifuentes, Hernandez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4378/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 7 June 2010 Juan Pablo Sifuentes, 64, of San Miguel, entered eternal rest Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 15, 1946 in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico to Teodoro and Encarnacion Hernandez Sifuentes. Mr. Sifuentes was the owner and operator of Best Value Electric and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include his loving wife, Maria del Socorro Sifuentes of the family home; three sons, Oscar Sifuentes of San Miguel, Ted Sifuentes and Juan Pablo Sifuentes and wife Martha all of Scottsdale, Arizona; three daughters, Ana Maldonado and husband Carl of Dallas, Texas, Maggie Sifuentes and companion Ali Zafaranlou of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Alma Gordon and husband Nathan of La Mesa. Other survivors include fifteen grandchildren, James, Angie and Eric Sifuentes and wife Tiffany, Joshua, Bianca, Lauren and Deanna Sifuentes, Victoria and Pablo Miguel Sifuentes, Michaela and Alexander Maldonado, Vanessa and Timothy Espalin, Allison Holguin and husband Adrian, and Brittany Gordon; two great grand children, Jaylen Espalin, and Elijah De Lima. Other survivors also include three brothers and four sisters, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and three brothers. Visitation for Mr. Sifuentes will be held Sunday, June 06, 2010 beginning at 5 p.m. in Baca's Funeral Home, 300 E. Boutz Road where the funeral discourse will begin at 6 p.m. Family and friends may also visit at the Funeral Home on Monday, June 07, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at which time the funeral cortege will depart to Masonic Cemetery for the final discourse at 10:30 a.m. with Elder Eusebio Rosas presiding. Serving as casket bearers will be Josh, James and Juan Pablo Sifuentes, Jr., Timothy Espalin, Alexander Maldonado and Juan Flores. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Home. 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: Widmer, McQuaid Kendall Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4377/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 7 June 2010 Ruth K. Widmer, 89, Las Cruces resident since 1959 died Thursday, June 03, 2010. She was born July 19, 1920 in Everett, MA., to Leslie and Mary McQuaid Kendall. Ruth was a retired secretary from NMSU after many years of faithful service. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, a member of the Altar Society and the Telephone Pioneers; she enjoyed cooking, reading, crosswords, and music, especially the big bands. After the death of her husband Anthony J. Widmer in 1967 Ruth raised her five children. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her two sons Michael Widmer of Albuquerque, NM and Steven Widmer of Las Cruces; three daughters Elizabeth Widmer and her husband Al Deubner of Las Cruces, Margaret Widmer-Hall and husband Doug of Las Cruces and Susanne Widmer of Albuquerque, NM and by her brother Leslie Kendall of Gloucester, MA. Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband, her parents and brother Richard Kendall. A prayer vigil will follow at 10 a.m. on June 07, 2010 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral and her funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. also at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. Rite of committal will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Ruth's family ask that donations be made in her name to Mesilla Valley Hospice, Inc. 299 E. Montana Las Cruces, NM 88005 or to the Alzheimer's Association 1.800.272.3900 Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011 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: Rodriguez, Armijo, Overmier Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4376/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News Bataan veterans group disbandsBy Christopher Schurtz/For the Sun-News Posted: 06/06/2010 10:24:15 RIO RANCHO - It was the end of an era for one of the state's oldest veterans organizations. The New Mexico chapter of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, which formed more than 60 years ago, held its last convention this past weekend. Most of its members were veterans of New Mexico's 200th National Guard taken prisoner by the Japanese in the Philippines in 1942. Many of them survived the infamous Bataan Death March, as well as three and half years of brutal prison camps. Now they are men in their 90s. The New Mexico Bataan-Corregidor Foundation reports there are fewer than 75 surviving Bataan veterans from New Mexico. Six of them made it to this last convention. With their numbers rapidly dwindling, the group decided three years ago to disband in 2010. They have transferred all the remaining group funds, as well as hopes of their legacy, to a newly formed New Mexico descendants and guardians group. "Yes, this is the end. But I hope (Bataan) will continue to be honored and remembered," said 92-year old former national commander Ralph Rodriguez of Albuquerque. "Not for me as an individual, but for the sake of history." New Mexico National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Kenny Montoya assured the group the guard would never stop presenting the annual April 9 flag ceremony at the capitol started in 1946 by Bataan vet Manuel Armijo of Santa Fe. "We will continue to pass this on generation to generation," Montoya said Sunday morning at New Mexico Veterans Memorial in Albuquerque, where guardsmen performed Armijo's flag ceremony. AX-POW commander Bill Overmier, 90, of Albuquerque, said he feels at peace with the New Mexico group coming to an end. "We'll still have a local Bataan organization that will get together. The ceremony couldn't be in better hands than with the New Mexico National Guard," Overmier said. "So I guess it doesn't feel like the end, even though it is." A week after the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942, a group of parents of some of the 1,800 New Mexicans taken as prisoners of war gathered in Albuquerque and formed the Bataan Relief Organization. The BRO grew to a national group that gathered medical supplies and food for the POWs, and linked grieving families. After the war, the BRO became the Bataan Veterans Organization and held its first national convention in Albuquerque in 1948. The group changed its name to the American Ex-Prisoners of War in 1949. With a membership of 33,000 at its peak, the group has lobbied for veterans and ex-POWs on various issues. But the main activities were its state and national conventions, where members gathered to share stories with the only people who understood their experiences: each other. The national group, now mostly made up of American ex-POWs from WWII-Europe, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf wars, will continue to exist, and will hold its annual convention in September in Albany, Ga. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Estrada, Diaz Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4375/mb.ashx Message Board Post: La Paz-Graham Funeral Home 4 June 2010 Genevieve Diaz Estrada, was called to her eternal home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Messiah, on May 19, 2010 . Genevieve was born in Las Cruces to Vidal and Isabel Diaz. Genevieve is survived by husband, Ernest, sons, Stephen, Dennis and Jamie (wife Kristina), and daughter, Olivia LaPorta (husband Robert). She is also survived by her beloved and precious grandchildren: Benjamin Estrada, Garrett Estrada, Rebecca LaPorta, Marcus LaPorta, and Kathryn LaPorta. Surviving siblings are: brother Adolfo Diaz, sister Stella Diaz and twin sister Elisa Regalado. Besides numerous nieces and nephews, Genevieve is also survived by a very special nephew, Manuel Diaz of Amarillo , Texas , who she loved like her own son. Preceded in death were her parents, brothers: Manuel (wife Maria Elena), David, Henry (wife Consuelo), Ernest, Benjamin and Alfred, sisters: Tinnie Rodriguez (husband Tim), Elvira Decenes (husband Julian), and niece Isabel "Kitty" Granillo. Funeral services will be held at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home at 10:00 am Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 with burial following at Masonic Cemetery . Brother-in-law, Rev. Daniel Regalado, will officiate. Casket bearers will be her nephews: Dick Diaz, Bobby Diaz, Ruben Diaz, Danny Diaz, Hector Diaz, and grandnephew Richard Diaz. Honorary Casket bearers will be Manuel Diaz, Oscar Diaz, Alfred Diaz, Jr., David Diaz, and Manuel "Tunie" Diaz. In lieu of flowers please send a generous contribution to: International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, P.O. Box 96105 , Washington , D.C. 20090-6105 , or Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36 , Oklahoma City , OK 73101-0036 . "For such is God, our God forever and ever; He will guide us until death." Psalm 48:14 Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005, 575-526-6891 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: Yarborough, Hicks Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4374/mb.ashx Message Board Post: La Paz-Graham Funeral Home 4 June 2010 Cecil Woodrow Yarbrough went to be with his Savior on Sunday, May 16, 2010, in Las Cruces, NM . He was born on September 4, 1915, to Grover Benjamin and Winnie Elsie Hicks Yarbrough, in Emerson, Missouri . In 1934, he graduated from Emerson High School and joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. During the height of the Great Depression, he moved with his family to La Grande, Oregon, to work on a farm. There, he met and later married Lucille Campbell on September 28, 1941, in Weiser, Idaho . During World War II, he served his country honorably as a member of the Army Air Corp. He was a building contractor and lumber yard owner in the Middleton and Nampa, Idaho, areas where he resided until 2005, at which time he moved to New Mexico. As a man of faith, he was a member of Baptist churches and as a younger man served as a Deacon. He was an honorable man and outstanding father. Dad, we shall forever miss your guidance and love. Cecil is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lucille ! Yarbrough, son, Garet Cecil Yarbrough (Marca) of Meridian, Idaho, daughter, Carol Yarbrough Hale (Jonathan) of Las Cruces, grandchildren, Cassandra Von Krosigk (Wendell), Shoshoni, WY, Robert S. Turner (Catherine), Las Cruces, NM, Sarah Guenther (Warren), Portland, OR, Susan Yarbrough (Roger Gronke), Tigard, OR, Jeremy Turner (Christina), Santa Fe, NM, Janet VanWormer (Phil), Hillsboro, OR and Barbara Renker (Daryl), Portland, OR, great grandchildren, Shaylee Cruickshank (Robert), Lander, WY, Randell Von Krosigk, Shoshoni, WY, Will Bouyea, San Rafael, CA, Riley, Hope and Nicholas Gronke, Tigard, OR, Matthew and Ashley Turner, Las Cruces, Kevin and Chase VanWormer, Hillsboro, OR, Finleigh Renker, Portland, OR, Christopher and Lauren Turner, Santa Fe, NM and great, great granddaughter, Izzibell Cruickshank, Lander, WY. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Vivian Stimpson, brother, Jack Selves, an infant brother, and a grandson, Christopher Turner. Graveside servic! es will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 , at Hillcrest Memorial Gard ens at 10:00 a.m. Viewing will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 , 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at La Paz Graham's Funeral Home. To send the Yarbrough family condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com. Services have been entrusted to the care of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home 555 West Amador Las Cruces, New Mexico. 88005. 526-6891. 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: Widmer, Kendall Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4373/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 5 June 2010 Ruth K. Widmer, 89, of Las Cruces died on Thursday. Survivors include her two sons Michael Widmer of Albuquerque, NM and Steven Widmer of Las Cruces; three daughters Elizabeth Widmer and Margaret Widmer-Hall both of Las Cruces and Susanne Widmer of Albuquerque; and her brother Leslie Kendall of Gloucester, MA. Prayer vigil will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 07, 2010 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral followed by the services at 10:30 a.m. at the same church. Burial will follow at 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: Wasson Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4372/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 5 June 2010 John Dusty Wasson, 31, of Silver City died on Thursday. 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: Padilla Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4371/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 5 June 2010 Benjamin M. Padilla, 81, of Las Cruces died on Thursday at his home. Services 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: Hinsley, Hover Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4370/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 5 June 2010 Terri Hinsley (Hover), 60, of Cloudcroft, formerly of Las Cruces died on Friday May 21, 2010 at University Medical Center, El Paso. Survivors include her brother Bob Hover; daughters Traci Hinsley and Shannon Guzman; and five grandchildren. Arrangements made by Alamogordo 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: Morrison, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4369/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 5 June 2010 Mary Grace "Gracie" Morrison, 85, entered eternal life on June 02, 2010 at the home of her son, Jon Morrison. She was born June 03, 1924 and grew up in New York City. "Gracie" as she was fondly known to friends, married Lawrence John Morrison on June 24, 1948. She visited Las Cruces for over 25 years and relocated to Las Cruces 2 1/2 years ago. Survivors include a son, Jon Morrison; two daughters, Margaret Fried and Lorraine Morrison; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Patterson, Lawrence Morrison and Annie Ibrahim and twin great grandchildren, Zain and Nour Ibrahim. At Mary's request cremation has taken place and no local services will be held. Her cremains will be sent back east to be buried with her husband and son, Lawrence. Special thanks to all her friends at Holy Cross Bingo, St. Genevieve's Bingo, American Legion Bingo and the Mesilla Valley Hospice. Donations in her memory may be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88005 and the American Cancer Society , Southwest Division, Inc., Community Organization, 10501 Montgomery Boulevard NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111 Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." 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: RIP_10 Surnames: Guardado-Ramirez Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4368/mb.ashx Message Board Post: http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=13581 IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 460-10 June 04, 2010 DOD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Pvt. Francisco J. Guardado-Ramirez, 21, of Sunland Park, N.M., died June 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1stBattalion, 41st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. For more information, media may contact the Fort Stewart public affairs office at 912- 435-9879. U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) *** Not related. Posting for genealogical purposes only. 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: Widmer, McQuaid, Kendall Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4367/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 4 June 2010 Ruth K. Widmer, 89, Las Cruces resident since 1959 died Thursday, June 3, 2010. She was born July 19, 1920 in Everett, MA., to Leslie and Mary McQuaid Kendall. Ruth was a retired secretary from NMSU after many years of faithful service. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, a member of the Altar Society and the Telephone Pioneers; she enjoyed cooking, reading, crosswords, and music, especially the big bands. After the death of her husband Anthony J. Widmer in 1967 Ruth raised her five children. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her two sons Michael Widmer of Albuquerque, NM and Steven Widmer of Las Cruces; three daughters Elizabeth Widmer and her husband Al Deubner of Las Cruces, Margaret Widmer-Hall and husband Doug of Las Cruces and Susanne Widmer of Albuquerque, NM and by her brother Leslie Kendall of Gloucester, MA. Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband, her parents and brother Richard Kendall. A prayer vigil will follow at 10:00 AM on June 7, 2010 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral and her funeral mass will begin at 10:30 AM also at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. Rite of Committal will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Ruth's family ask that donations be made in her name to Mesilla Valley Hospice, Inc. 299 E. Montana Las Cruces, NM 88005 or to the Alzheimer's Association 1.800.272.3900 Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011 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: Watson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4366/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 4 June 2010 Etoile R. Watson, 88 of Las Cruces, NM, our shining star was called to God and taken by angels on May 27, 2010. She was born July 3, 1921 near Goldthwaite, TX into a hill country farming family. She was named Etoile by her father, which means star in French. Her father served in France in WWI and named her after returning. She lived up to that name; everyone loved her kind and gentle heart. She met and married her husband, Frank in Dallas during the war. He went on to fly B-24s in England and she went to work building Liberators in Fort Worth. After the war, they moved to Albuquerque, where they resided for 64 years until moving to Las Cruces in 2008. She is survived by her husband Frank; son, Steve and grandson John, all of Las Cruces, NM. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, she was an accomplished artist. She enjoyed painting, sewing and crafts her entire life. She was always busy creating a new piece of art. She also enjoyed traveling, and was a member of the Chaparrals, a local chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association. She was a member of Sombre del Monte Christian Church since 1960. A memorial service will be held at Sombre del Monte Christian Church at 2525 Vermont Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 2:00 PM. 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: Smith Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4365/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 4 June 2010 Loretta A. Smith, 78, of Silver City died on Thursday at her home. Services 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: Galvez, Hernandez, Diaz Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4364/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Luis H. Galvez, 70, of Tortugas died on Monday. Survivors include a son, Aaron Galvez ; two daughters, Susana and Martha Galvez all of Bakersfield, California; two brothers, Eluid Galvez of Riverside, California, and Joshua Galvez of El Paso, Texas; four sisters, Irene Galvez of El Paso, Texas, Olga Hernandez and Elga Diaz both of Las Cruces, Delmira De La Rosa of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico; and seven grandchildren.. Visitations will begin today at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Baca's Chapel of Prayer. Services will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. in the same chapel. Burial will follow in 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: Gonzalez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4363/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 4 June 2010 Heriberto C. Gonzalez, 86, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at Casa De Oro Care Center. He was born February 25, 1924 in Chihuahua, Mexico. Mr. Gonzalez was a retired nursery worker and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Augustine Gonzalez and wife, Dora of Odessa, Texas and Arturo Gonzalez of El Paso, Texas; two daughters, Elvira Wilson of Las Cruces and Irene Gonzalez and husband, Efrain Favela also of Odessa, Texas, as well eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Maria E. Gonzalez, a son, Guillermo Gonzalez and a daughter-in-law, Grace Gonzalez. Calling hours will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 04, 2010 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina, where recitation of the Rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 05, 2010 in the same church with the Reverend René Espejél, Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. The Gonzalez Family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Care Memorials" For online condolences, logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Castro, Herrera, Aragon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4362/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 2 June 2010 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Vicenta A. Castro, 81, on May 30, 2010. She was born March 20, 1929 in Tortugas to Alejandro and Eulogia Herrera Aragon. Mrs. Castro was a homemaker and a communicant at St. Anthony's Catholic Church where she was a Cursillista and member of the League of the Sacred Heart. Those left to mourn her passing include two sons, Alejandro A. Castro and wife Cecilia of Anthony, Raul A. Castro and wife Tammy of Jacksonville, Arkansas; three daughters, Mary A. Castro , Carmen C. Melendez and husband Andres Jr. all of Anthony, Elena A. Castro of Canutillo, Texas. Other survivors include seven grandchildren, Carmen C. Melendez, Andres C. Melendez III and wife Christy, Maria Elena Pangborn, Raul Castro III and wife Desirae, Alejandro Castro Jr., Cecilia V. Castro, Ricardo Castro; five great grandchildren, Aaron Andrew, Isaac Ian and Kayla Kristine Melendez, Nevaeh and Raul Castro IV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raul M. Castro; her mother, Eulogia H. Silva; her stepfather, Dario C. Silva and her father, Alejandro Aragon. Visitation for Mrs. Castro will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June, 03, 2010 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 224 Lincoln Avenue where the prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the funeral mass at 2 p.m. Friday, June 04, 2010 in the same church with Reverend Andres Alava officiating. The rite of committal and interment will follow in Anthony Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Andy Melendez III, Alejandro Castro Jr, Aaron Melendez, Raul Castro III, Carlos Gallegos Jr., and Andres Melendez Jr. Honorary bearers will be Isaac I. Melendez and Chris Rhodes. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. 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: Deckard, Wilson Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4361/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 2 June 2010 Richard "Hollywood" J. Deckard, 57, of Mimbres died on Sunday May 23, 2010 in Mimbres. Services will be held on Thursday, June 03, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Rio Mimbres Baptist Church in Mimbres. Survivors include his mother, Dorris Wilson; sisters, Sandi Gravelle and Sheryl Thomas; and brother, Donald Deckard; daughter, Shawna; and one grandchild. 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: Huffman Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4360/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 2 June 2010 Nelda J. Huffman, 78, of Hanover 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.