This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Madrid, Taylor Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4359/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 2 June 2010 Michael Madrid, born October 31, 1955, in Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away after a long illness on May 27, 2010 at the age of 54. Michael attended Holy Cross and Las Cruces High School. He graduated from NMSU with a degree in marketing and worked in the area of marketing and advertising. Michael was happiest in the outdoors and spent much of his life camping, fishing and hunting with his father and brothers. He was a dedicated Democrat who was active in the local and state party and worked on numerous campaigns. He managed early campaigns for his sister, former New Mexico Attorney General, Patricia A. Madrid. He relished thoughtful, informed political debate and was especially fond of his Monday night political group. He always welcomed a competitive game of chess, and he wrote and appreciated poetry. Michael was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be greatly missed by his family, but we are grateful he is at peace in the arms of our Lord who has given him a new song to sing (Psalm 40). He is survived by his beautiful, devoted and loving wife of thirty years, Inez, their two sons, Asher Paul Madrid and Michael Brandon Madrid, his grandchildren, Alyssa D. Madrid and Devon Tyler Madrid; his parents, Charles and Virginia (Mabel) Madrid; his brothers, Charles Madrid, Phillip Madrid and Paul Madrid; his sisters, the Hon. Patricia Madrid, Dr. Celeste Taylor and Cindy Madrid; his nieces, Celeste DeMars, Samantha Madrid, Jennifer Madrid Joyce; his nephews, Michael Taylor, Giancarlo Messina, Gian Quinn Madrid and Gage Madrid, Bengi, Eric, and Mathew De La O, Freddie and Jesse Armijo, and Jake Kay. A memorial service will be held at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, Las Cruces, NM on Monday, June 07, 2010 at 7 p.m. Services have been entrusted to the care of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home 555 West Amador Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005. 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: Masoner, Gandy Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4358/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 2 June 2010 Betty Jean Gandy Masoner, 80, of Buckhorn died on Friday at her home. Services will be held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Cliff on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Memory Lane Cemetery in 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: Mendoza Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4357/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 2 June 2010 Josefa Mendoza, 102, of Silver City died on Sunday. 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: Pound Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4356/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 2 June 2010 Johnny Lee Pound, 56, was in a fatal motorcycle accident Sunday, May 30, 2010 in Big Spring, Texas. He was born in Hugo, OK to Lee Edward and Annabelle Pound on March 31, 1954. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion in Oklahoma, as well as the VFW. He was currently the foreman of a sandblast and paint company. Johnny is survived by his wife of nineteen years: Barbara Jean Pound of Odessa; three sons: John Pound and wife Kaycee of Odessa, Jose Estrada and wife Rachel of Espanola, NM, and Conrad Estrada Jr. and wife Deanna, of Las Cruces, NM; one daughter: Marlana Moreno and husband Albert of El Paso, TX; one sister: Mary Lou Hopson of Moyers, OK; and thirteen grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 03, 2010 at Christ Church of Midland, officiated by Rev. Tom Finnie. Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, send memorial donations in Johnny's name to the National Motorcycle Safety Fund, 2 Jenner Street, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92618-3806. Web address = www.msf-usa.org www.msf-usa.org> . 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: Reyes, Lujan, Pina, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4355/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 2 June 2010 Jose L. Reyes, Jr., 71, of San Miguel entered eternal life Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born May 22, 1939 in Santo Tomas (Stahmann Farm's) to Jose G. and Carolina Lujan Reyes. Mr. Reyes retired from the United States Department of Agriculture as a sheet metal mechanic and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his loving wife, Raquel Reyes of the family home; one son, Ron Reyes of Las Vegas, Nevada and one daughter, Sonia Reyes Orduñez and husband, Ernesto of San Miguel; three brothers, Armando L. Reyes and wife, Velia of Los Lunas, Gerardo L. Reyes and wife, Melsina of Las Vegas, Nevada, Carlos L. Reyes and wife, Lupe of Pico Rivera, California; three sisters, Mary Lou Lewis of Las Cruces, Lupe Leyva and husband, Manuel and Alicia Reyes of San Miguel. Other survivors include four grandchildren, Daniel Rojas, Danielle Rojas, Monique Rojas, and Reese Reyes; two great-grandchildren, Serenity S. Bustamante and Zoii A. Dickerson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Alexandra Rojas; a brother, Manuel Reyes and two sisters, Consuelo Piña and Bertha Reyes. Visitation for Mr. Reyes will begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 03, 2010 in San Miguel Catholic Church, where the prayer vigil is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. His funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Friday, June 04, 2010 in the same church. The rite of committal and interment will follow in the San Miguel Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be his three brothers, Armando L., Gerardo L. and Carlos L. Reyes, Chito Reyes, Dino and Herman Facio, Santiago Gonzalez and Daniel Rojas. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 Exclusive 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: Hansen, Kuich, Tillman, Pelon, Ebsch Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4354/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 2 June 2010 William "Bill" Hansen, 88, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in Las Cruces where he had been a resident since 1962. Born August 07, 1921 in Wallace, Michigan to William C. and Helen (Kuich) Hansen, Sr., the only son and second of three children. His early journey of life with his two sisters began in a three-story farmhouse in the Greenwoods area of Michigan. He learned early the value of hard work and took pride in his accomplishments. He loved to tell a good story and had a wonderful sense of humor, always trying to make those who took care of him feel more comfortable with a joke or funny story. He lived his life with honesty and integrity; those who knew him understood his word was as good as a contract. Mr. Hansen served his country honorably with the 1503rd Air division - 60th squadron and Air Transport Command during WWII. He was proud to have served in the battles and campaigns in the South Philippines and the Western Pacific. He received his Army Air Force Silver wings, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, and Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon (2 bronze stars) during his service. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Prior to living in Las Cruces, Bill and his wife and two daughters resided in Alaska for several years where he ran a local business and spent his leisure time prospecting, hunting and fishing. Bill retired from El Paso Electric Company in 1988. He was an avid prospector/treasure hunter and loved exploring New Mexico. He spent his life captivated by the legends and lure of Spanish gold in the Caballo and Organ mountains and many years hiking and digging around on them. Besides being a hard worker, and a loyal and trusted friend and provider, one of his best qualities was that he was a great storyteller. Bill knew no strangers. He led a full and interesting life. The mountains and hills where he roamed prospecting and treasure hunting will receive him with open arms and those he left behind will miss him greatly. He would want to be remembered with a smile and not sadness, only fond memories of his great stories and humor. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife Lucille Grace Hansen, daughter Donna Marie Tillman, his parents William C. and Helen (Kuich) Hansen, Sr., and his sisters, Mrs. Lillian Pelon and Mrs. Bette Ebsch. He is survived by his daughter, Patrice Hansen of Las Cruces, nieces, nephews and good friends, whom he valued greatly. At Mr. Hansen's request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Thursday, June 03, 2010 at 6 p.m. at Getz Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico To sign the local online guest book or send condolences 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: Knop, Albert, Wall Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4353/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 2 June 2010 Elrose M. Knop, 85, of Las Cruces, died May 27, 2010. She was born September 23, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Mary Kretchmer Albert. She had been a loan officer in the banking industry and retired after many years of faithful service. Elrose enjoyed ballroom dancing, was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Encantada Park Ladies Club. She also enjoyed crocheting, arts and crafts. Mrs. Knop will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her son Paul H. Wall III of Israel; Dawn McCauley and husband Larry of Bend, OR and Sharon Thacker of Milwaukee, WI; seven grandchildren; Allison, Erinn, Kelley, Andrea, Christopher, Eaden and Lee El and by ten great-grandchildren. Also surviving her is her ex-husband Paul H. Wall II of San Francisco, CA. Elrose was preceded in death by her loving husband William and her brother Buddy Albert. Memorial services to celebrate her life will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 03, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home with Dr. Rev. Marcus Burr officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM 575-523-4700. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 575-526-2419. 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: Steinhaus, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4352/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 25 May 2010 Born to Hans and Anna Steinhaus on June 7, 1927, Karl Steinhaus passed away on May, 22, 2010, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Phyllis (nee Nay) and children, Kurt Steinhaus of Bisbee, Arizona and Heidi (Victor) Babin of LaPorte, Indiana, grandchildren Katrina (Eric) Beebe, Sarah Babin and Karl (Amanda) Steinhaus, and his sister, Inga (Paul) Henry. He had one great-grandson, Gavin and many nieces and nephews. Karl graduated from Merrillville High School in 1948 after having interrupted his education to serve in the United States Navy. Prior to retiring in 1980, he owned Steinhaus Builders. Karl was a member of the American Legions in Merrillville and Las Cruces, the Rotary Club of Tubac, Arizona, and enjoyed traveling with the Nomad RV Club of Las Cruces. Cremation will be at Martin Funeral Home in El Paso, Texas. A memorial service is planned for September in Merrillville, Indiana for his local friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations be directed to the Cancer Resource Centre at 926 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, 46321. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912 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: Channell, Nieweg, Blanton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4351/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 30 May 2010 Doris L. Channell was born Doris Louise Nieweg to Dr. George Alfred and Ruth Blanton Nieweg on October 3, 1924, in La Monte, Missouri. She died May 21, 2010, at the age of 85 at her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as a result of malignant melanoma. Doris grew up primarily in Leavenworth, Kansas, and attended the University of Kansas (KU) where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She was a pioneer in women's education in that she studied math and mechanical engineering. During WWII, she worked in an airplane factory where her chief complaint was that she was not allowed to participate in aircraft test flights because of her gender. Doris married Wesley Richard "Dick" Channell on January 9, 1944. After the war, Doris and Dick lived in Kansas City, KS where they started their family. Doris was again a pioneer in that when her youngest son started kindergarten, she returned to KU and completed her undergraduate degree in 1964 in Education to become an English teacher. She later completed her master's degree in 1968. Doris taught school in Kansas City, KS: English at Central Jr. High School and Arrowhead Jr. High School, then junior high English and high school journalism at Sumner Academy from which she retire! d in 1988. During her years in Kansas City, Doris was active in various volunteer and professional organizations including the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts as a troop leader, Camp Fire Girl/Horizon Club as a group leader, the American Legion, and was president of the Kansas Association of Teachers of English Teacher (KATE). After her retirement, she moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico. Doris continued to teach part time, Speech and English, for Dona Ana Branch Community College at White Sands Missile Range. She also co-authored several educational texts and training materials including Incident at Hawk's Hill and Junior High Language Arts for Substitute Teachers and Special Days. While in Las Cruces, Doris did volunteer work with the Civil Air Patrol and the Bureau of Land Management, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Doris and Dick had four children and are survived by all four: Wesley Richard Channell, Jr. and his wife, Deborah of Sun City West, AZ; Janet Sue Ritter and her husband Dan of Overland Park, KS; Ruth Elizabeth French and her husband Greg of Las Cruces, NM; and William George Channell of Kansas City, KS. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great grandchildren: Erin Kathleen Channell; Daniel Patrick Ritter, IV and his wife, Robyn; Richard Kirk Ritter and his wife Yvonne; Ryan Joseph Ritter; Cortney Channell Hipsher and her husband Steven; and William Tyler Channell; great grandchildren: Joshua Logan Ritter and Liam Joseph Ritter, and Addison Jade Hipsher. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Nieweg (Blansett) Schauer of Littleton, Colorado. Doris was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Doris chose to be cremated and buried next to her husband at the Highland Park Cemetery in Kansas City, KS. No local services are planned. Funeral Arrangements are with La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com For those wishing to pay tribute to Doris, the family suggests donations to your local Hospice organization. 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: Noce Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4350/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 30 May 2010 Eugenia Ella Noce, 88, died on Saturday. 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: Barnet, Thaten, Richon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4349/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 1 June 2010 Wilma Genevieve "Dede" Thaten Barnet, 87, of Las Cruces died peacefully at Mesilla Valley Hospice Monday, May 24, with her son, Jeff, and dog, Sophie, by her side. Dede, or Dee as she liked to be called, was born to Max Thaten and Lina Richon Thaten on Nov. 19, 1922 at the family home on Silver Lake Road in Staten Island, New York. Dede graduated from Dongan Hall-Arden High School in Staten Island in 1940, where she played varsity hockey and basketball. She earned an associate's degree from Finch Junior College in Manhattan in 1942. During World War II, she worked in Manhattan, and served for a time in the Department of War. In August 1942, she married Lt. Robert Ayres Barnet III of the U.S. Navy and also of Staten Island. They had four children, who survive: Anne Alison Barnet of Boston, Mass.; Robert Ayres "Bobby" Barnet IV of Scaggsville, Md.; Christopher Dwight Barnet of Greenbelt, Md.; and Jeffrey MacNab Barnet of Las Cruces. She is also survived by her neice Jean Richon of Green Valley, Ariz.; nephews Peter, Jaime and Tom Killie of New York state; cousin Joan Zuhl of Las Cruces; and four grandchildren: Robert Ayres Barnet V of Seattle, Wash.; Jason Bryant of Poundbrook, N.J.; and Charlotte and Colby Francoeur, both of Greenbelt, Md. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, her half-brother Fritz Roethlisberger; half-sister Isa Roethlisberger Alf; her brother Carl Thaten; and her former husband. Dede was a member of the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Las Cruces. She was active in the civil rights movement, the anti-Vietnam war movement, and the feminist movement. She was a devotee and instructor of yoga. From 1979 to 1986, she owned the Village Bookstore, which specialized in children's books, in Mahomet, Ill. She moved to Las Cruces in 1986. A very kind and caring person, she will deeply missed by her many friends and by her family. A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Las Cruces. Thank you to the many good caregivers from Home Instead and the Village at Northrise Morningside and Desert Willow staffs. Arrangements are being handled by Getz Funeral Home 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: Martinez, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4348/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 1 June 2010 Albert Jesus Martinez III, 35, of Las Cruces passed away on Monday, May 24, 2010. He was born on Nov. 12, 1975 in Los Angeles, CA. to Albert and Julie Martinez. Albert was a great father and brother, a beautiful, gentle person who had an exceptional sense of humor. Albert was good hearted and always made others feel better; He loved talking to people and was a great listener. Albert enjoyed reading and was an artist at heart. Albert will be greatly missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his son Zachary Martinez of Deming, NM; fiancé Priscilla Rivera; mother Julie Molina; father Albert Martinez Jr. and his wife Estella; sisters Annette Leyva and fiancé Jeff Harvey, Christine Acosta and husband Danny and Patricia Olivares and husband Arthur all of Las Cruces, Rachel Roberts and husband Lance of Panama City, FL and Jannette Corella and husband Victor of Los Angeles, CA. Albert was preceded in death by his daughter Amanda Martinez, sister Kathy Martinez, grandfather Alberto Martinez, grandmother Susanna Carnero and uncle Carlos Martinez. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Getz Funeral home where a prayer vigil will follow at 7 PM. Albert's funeral mass to celebrate his life will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 27, 2010 also at Getz Funeral Home. Cremation will follow services and his cremains will be laid to rest with his sister Kathy Martinez. 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: Lujan, Gamboa, Acosta Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4347/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 1 June 2010 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, SOCORRO LUJAN, 85, of Phoenix, Arizona and formerly of Mesquite left her dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with her heavenly Father, on Friday, May 21, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 30, 1924 in Ciudad Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Rosalio and Maria Gamboa Acosta. Mrs. Lujan was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. Those left to mourn her passing include a son, Ruben Lujan and wife Antonia of Las Cruces; two daughters, Berta L. Lockhart and husband Jack of Phoenix, Arizona, Gloria Yamashita and husband Richard of Albuquerque; two sisters, Carmen Seanez of Chihuahua, Mexico and Emma Limas of Ciudad Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Other survivors include five grandchildren, April Lujan, Katelyn Tellez, Joseph Lockhart, Emily and Bryan Yamashita; five great grandchildren, Jesslyn Lujan, Anthony Cartajena, Sophia and Eva Tellez and Vanessa Isabel Lockhart as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Merced C. Lujan, two sisters, Josefina Acosta and Ramona Estrada; a brother, Arturo Acosta. Visitation for Mrs. Lujan will begin at 6 PM Thursday, May 27, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. The Family and Friends will join together the celebrate the Funeral Mass at 10 AM Friday, May 28, 2010 in San Jose Catholic Church, 353 Josephine Street in La Mesa with Reverend Juan Almarza officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in San Jose Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Jack Lockhart, Richard and Bryan Yamashita, Jose Luis, Jesus and Ramon Limas. Honorary bearers will be Heriberto, Charlie, Eduardo and David Lujan. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." To send condolence 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: Beekman, Hoffman Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4346/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 1 June 2010 Elizabeth Louisa Hoffman Beekman, 89, a resident of Silver City, NM passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the Silver City Care Center. Betty was born May 27, 1920 at her grandfather's home in South Orange, New Jersey. Her parents were Paul and Amelia (Gasdos) Hoffman. When Betty was three, she and her family moved to Venice, CA where she grew up and went to school. She can remember when many of the avenues in Venice were canals rather than normal streets. Betty married William (Bill) Beekman in 1942 shortly before Bill joined the US Army. While Bill was in WWII service, she worked as a secretary for Union Hardware Co. in Los Angeles. When Bill returned, she was a homemaker and mom. After raising their son, Bill and Betty had the opportunity to travel the eleven Western states when Bill worked for the Federal Aviation Agency for almost nine years. He surveyed sites for Vortach Stations and other units for the FAA. During their travels, they stayed in various places mostly sm! all towns near the sites. Some of the places were in very rural country; this included time when they boarded on a ranch in Artesia, NM. When there, the rancher's sons taught Betty how to wrangle young colts. Preceding Betty in death were her parents, brother, Eddie Hoffman; sister, Mildred Luttgen and grandson, Jason Beekman. She is survived by her husband, Bill. Surviving are many family members, all whom she loved and cared for very much. They include son, Russ Beekman (Kathie) of Nevada; grandson, Tom Beekman (Paula) of Texas; granddaughter, Betsy Smith (Kelly) of Nevada; great-granddaughter, Sarah Beekman; great-grandson, Josh Morse (Sarah) both of Texas; great-grandsons, Steven, Matthew and Conner Smith of Nevada; great-granddaughters, Tawney and Ashley Smith both of Nevada; great-great-granddaughter, Sparrow Morse of Texas; nieces, Suzie Potterat (Georges) of CA; Georgette Hoffman (Rick) also of CA. A graveside service will be celebrated on Thursday, May 27th at 10am at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with Floyd Robertson officiating. 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: Johnson, Cervantes Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4345/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 1 June 2010 HEZEKIAH "SMOKEY" T. JOHNSON, 87, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Sunday, May 23, 2010 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice. Smokey, as he was fondly known to family and friends, was born August 10, 1922 in Los Angeles, California to Thomas S. and Beatrice Cervantes Johnson. He served his country honorably in the United States Coast Guard during World War II and after his discharge from the US Coast Guard, Smokey relocated to Las Cruces. He retired as an aircraft mechanic with NASA and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his loving wife, Delfina Johnson of the family home; six sons, Rick Fair of Los Angeles, California, Antonio Sanchez (Sara) of El Paso, Alfredo Sanchez (Estella) of Albuquerque, Mike Sanchez (Pauline) and Silver Sanchez both of Las Cruces and Felix Sanchez of Stockton, California; six daughters, Robyn Finn (Ian) of San Pedro, California, Angelina Contreras (Patricio) of El Paso, Katie Whitman of Calabasas, California, Pauline Chavez (Eddie), Spring Amendola (Bill) of Las Cruces and Peggy Sanchez of Dallas, Texas. Other survivors include numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Salvador Sanchez, one daughter, Victoria Donatelli and two sisters, Bea Giles and Natalia Johnson. Visitation for Smokey will begin at 6 PM, Friday, May 28, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled to begin at 7 PM. His funeral mass will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, May 29, 2010 in St. Albert the Great Newman Center, 2615 S. Solano Drive. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in San Albino Cemetery in Mesilla, where he will be laid to rest. Military Honors will be accorded by a US Coast Guard Honor Guard and El Perro Diablo - Marine Corps Division. Serving as casket bearers will be Adam Donatelli, Sal Sanchez, Jr., Javier Chavez, Tony Sanchez, Jr., Joseph Sanchez and Mike Sanchez. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made in his name to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 Montana Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005 Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222 Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com 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: Hanning Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4344/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 1 June 2010 THOMAS G. HANNING, age 82 of Las Cruces entered eternal life May 2, 2010 at University Terrace Good Samaritan Village. He was born November 14, 1927 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Oscar Christian and Mary Elizabeth Hanning. Mr. Hanning served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Dona Ana Archeological Society and a volunteer at Good Samaritan. He enjoyed working with people, especially children; was a Boy Scout Leader, and a Sunday School Teacher for 40 years, as well serving as a docent at Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. Survivors include his wife, Sue Ann Hanning of the family home; one brother, John Richard Hanning and one sister, Dorothy Hanning. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Good Samaritan Village Auditorium. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a charity of choice or Good Samaritan Society, Las Cruces Village, 3025 Terrace Dr., Las Cruces, NM 88011 Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care" Please 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: Longoria, Chavez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4343/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 1 June 2010 Manuel C. Longoria, 72 of Las Cruces, entered eternal life Thursday, May 27, 2010 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born January 1, 1938 in Praxedis Guerrero, Distrito Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico to Francisco and Teresa Chavez Longoria. Survivors include his loving wife, Maria de Jesus Longoria of the family home; three sons, Cruz Alberto Longoria, Vincent Longoria and wife Lety, and Manuel Longoria, Jr., all of Las Cruces; two daughters, Carmen Torres and husband Manuel of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Maria del Rosario Longoria also of Las Cruces. Other survivors include one brother, Cruz Alberto Longoria of California, and one sister, Maria de Jesus Rivera of Mexico, as well as five grandchildren, five great-grand children and numerous nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Visitation for Mr. Longoria will begin at 5 PM Monday, May 31, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the Evening Service is scheduled for 6 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in the same chapel, with Pastor Jorge Leyton officiating. Concluding service and interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. The Longoria Family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222 Your exclusive provider 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: Ruddle, Boome Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4342/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 1 June 2010 Robert S. Ruddle, 84, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010. Robert has no survivors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Eleanor, a step-son, Donald Gene-Hodson Ruddle, his mother and father, Robert and Anne Ruddle of Franklin, WV, and a brother Robert Boome. Robert worked in federal service at White sands Missile Range and retired after 40 years. He served in the U.S. Army and Navy from 1943 to 1954 in the South Pacific in WWII, and in South Korea during the Korean War. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star in the Asia Pacific Theater in WWII. Robert was a long time member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and did long time maintenance work at the Church. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, may 31, 2010 at the Getz Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Getz Funeral Home with burial immediately following at the Hillcrest Cemetery at the gazebo 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: Brookshire Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4341/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 1 June 2010 Mark Alan Brookshire,44. Gone to soon, loved by all. Mark was born May 19,1966 in Dallas, Oregon where he grew up and attended elementary through high school. He moved to Las Cruces in 2002. He lost his battle with cancer on Friday, May 28, at 3 A.M. Mark enjoyed motorcycle riding, four wheeling, and spending time with his family. He had a good sense of humor and will be missed. Asleep, he now waits with his mother for the resurrection to eternal life. Mark is survived by his wife Alison, daughter Ashley, son Mark Jr., and his father Jack Brookshire. Other survivors include brothers; Jack Jr.,(Tina), Darrell, and Charles. Nephew Derrick(Tiffany), and niece Cassie(Ray). Special thanks goes to all the staff at Amber Care Hospice and to a very special person, Kathy Smith. Also to sister in law Donna Calvert and mother in law Kay Bidwell. Arrangements have been entrusted to La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences please go 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: Marshall, Kallgren, Gleason Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4340/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 1 June 2010 Bethany Gleason Kallgren Marshall 1/10/23 - 5/9/10. Her passing was astonishingly graceful; two gentle, delayed breaths, sunlit, with family and Mozart on Mother's Day. Parkinson's had in the end been kind. Dementia had ways of being kind as well. She frequently saw children in sun suits walking beside her. Her slide into confusion became a refuge from knowledge of what wasn't anymore, and contentment settled in. A big smile endeared her to anyone nearby, ensuring the greatest ongoing care from the staff of Columbine Health Systems. Her birth, in Norwell, MA, was not so gentle; they needed a paddy wagon to plow through a blizzard to get her mother to the doctor in time for her arrival. When Beth was five, her mother was widowed with four children under seven. Despite their proper Boston manners, she and her siblings were a bit wild and maybe too self-directed. Creativity and resourcefulness became her way of life. She graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in '44 and married Carl A. Kallgren Jr. in '46. They moved to Redding, CT and raised four children; Dave, Carl, Pete and Lisa. Instead of a career in fashion, Beth dug up the ground and grew her own vegetables; led neighborhood carnivals, cub scouts and girls club; gave sewing lessons and made drum covers, riding chaps, camping gear and most memorably, a fringed surrey in the local high school colors to shade four bucket seats bolted in the back of a '39 Ford pick-up. There were also treasured Christmas cards and joint ventures with her friends; pine-cone wreaths, hats and bags for sale in New York and kid-friendly grown-up picnics to humble even Martha Stewart. In the background all along were extra children, pets, laughter, pranks and occasional explosions of emotion granting a few moments of quiet. Suddenly widowed in '69, she taught art to middle and elementary schoolers and studied for a master's in education. In '75 she married Dr. Hamilton Marshall Jr., a friend of the Atwood family, who might as well have been Kallgren cousins. Soon after, she bought a fine art picture framing business with a dear friend Nan Stone, which she ran successfully for many years. Her daughter and a close friend Erin Nazzaro joined on, and the shop expanded to include a small contemporary gallery with a sideline of ethnic folk art. Preservation and framing of textiles became Beth's specialty. When they sold the shop the new owner Sabine Schultz became yet another family friend. Beth and Ham retired to Las Cruces, New Mexico. While there they enjoyed extensive travels and frequent visits with family and friends. In '01 Ham passed away and Beth's health began to decline. She moved with her daughter Eliza (Lisa) Kallgren Bethany and granddaughters Rachel and Maya Bethany Ladasky, to Fort Collins, CO. Though long divorced, Beth remained friends with the girls' father, Richard Ladasky, of Fort Collins. The move enabled Beth to see more of her sons Peter and David Kallgren, and Dave's wife Leslie Van Barselaar, all of Lander, WY. With simpler flights, she also saw more of her son Dr. Carl A. Kallgren III, daughter-in-law Wendy Kallgren, and grandson Carl A. Kallgren IV, of Union City, PA. Beth flew east herself to attend the wedding of Wendy's son Billy Eidenmuller and his wife Michelle in Eerie, PA, and visited with Wendy's daughter Vicky Hockenberger and her husband Jeff who live in Rochester, NY, with their children Rachel, Danny and Alyssa. Beth sadly lost her son Peter two years ago. She tragically lost an infant grandchild, her son Carl's daughter Emily Kallgren, twenty-one years ago. Also gone are her sister June and brother-in-law Gordy Robbins of Norwell, MA, and brother Fred Gleason of Newtown, CT, among other extended family members. Her remaining sibling Randy Gleason is still carving birds by the shore in Massachusetts, not far from many of Beth's nieces and nephews and their families. In the absence of a service, which Beth did not want, you might share her spirit by sewing on a button or mending a tear to rejuvenate a favorite piece of clothing. In lieu of sending flowers, please plant a few of your own in her honor. She would be pleased. If you would like to share photos and memories, a web site will be forthcoming. You may contact Eliza at eye2eye2eye@gmail.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.