This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Ovalle, Veck, Rosas Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4319/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 May 2010 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and dear friend, ALEJANDRO "ALEX" OVALLE, 48, of Las Cruces on Monday, May 10, 2010 at Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born June 22, 1961 in El Paso, Texas to Manuel and Esther Rosas Ovalle. "Alex" as he was fondly known to his family and friends, was a welder and pipe fitter by trade, and of great service to many. Those left to mourn his passing include his loving wife, Leah "Sweetie Pie" Ovalle of the family home; his parents Manuel Sr. and Esther R. Ovalle of El Paso, Texas; a brother, Manuel Ovalle Jr. and wife, Diana and their son Manuel A. Ovalle III; a sister, Elizabeth O. Veck and her husband Mike and their son, Vicente Veck all of El Paso, Texas. Other survivors include numerous aunts, uncles, loving friends in Las Cruces and El Paso, Texas area as well as his loving pets, Rio, Tyrah, Twinkie and Ralph. Visitation for Alex will begin at 11 AM Friday, May 14, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Funeral Service is scheduled to begin at 2 PM with Deacon, Larry Brown officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Manuel Jr. and Manuel Ovalle III, Mike Rodriguez, Leon Beebe, Mike and Vicente Veck. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary, 144 Wyatt Drive, Las Cruces. NM 88001 - Telephone (575) 527-4544. Entrusted to 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: Barraza, Garcia, Campoya Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4318/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 May 2010 JULIAN 'ROQUE" G. BARRAZA, 82, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Monday, May 10, 2010 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born August 17, 1927 in Miami, Arizona to Simon and Jesusita Garcia Barraza. Mr. Barraza retired as a brick layer and was a member of International Brick Layers Union and Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. Survivors include his wife, Amelia Flores; two sons, Julian Barraza and wife, Lucy and Ruben Barraza all of Las Cruces; five daughters, Jessica Barraza and Merced Shaw of Las Cruces, Raquel Aguirre and husband, Eloy of Washington, Irma Mullin of New Jersey and Marie Miranda of Rio Rancho. Other survivors include one sister, Delia Navarro of Las Cruces, fifteen grandchildren, Rudy S., Lei Loni, Sandra and Melissa Miranda, Elias, Heather, Felicia and Simon Barraza, August Aguirre, Robert Dominguez, Russell, Joshua and Gabriela Shaw, Eddie Garrison and Rosa Amelia Barraza as well as eleven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Delfina Campoya. Visitation for Mr. Barraza will begin at 6 PM, Friday, May 14, 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 15, 2010 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina Street. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Masonic Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Rudy Miranda, Josh Shaw, Russell Shaw, Elias Barraza, Simon Barraza and Sandra Miranda. Honorary bearer will be Robert Dominguez. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences 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: Arellano, Covarrubias, Hogue Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4317/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 May 2010 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, TERESA "TÉRE" ARELLANO, 74, of Las Cruces on Monday, May 10, 2010. Tére, as she was fondly known to family and friends, was born in Florencio, Zacatecas, Mexico May 18, 1935 to Francisco and Eloisa Covarrubias Arellano. She was a homemaker and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Teresa is survived by her children, Gene Arellano and Vickie Arellano both of Las Cruces; Paul Arellano and wife Tina of San Francisco, California and Linda Magnuson and husband Fred of Wichita, Kansas. Other survivors include a sister, Maria R. Molina and a brother, Manuel Arellano, as well as nine grandchildren, Matt Magnuson and wife Rachel, Chris Magnuson and wife Sharon, Julie Robertson and husband Jeff, Laura Magnuson, Orlando Arellano, Jason Arellano, Francisco Arellano, Chris Arellano and Amy Arellano and one great-grandchild, Elyse Magnuson. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Maria Estella Hogue, two brothers, Jose and Guadalupe Arellano. Visitation for Tére will be held from 3 PM to 5PM Friday, May 14, 2010 at Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road. The Prayer Vigil is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM the same evening in St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina St. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, May 15, 2010 in the same church. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Gene, Paul, Orlando and Jason Arellano, Matt and Chris Magnuson, and Ralph Hogue. The Arellano Family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222 Your 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: Price Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4316/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 May 2010 David Porter Price, 64, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on May 10, 2010 in Las Cruces. He was born on April 18, 1946 to Mr. and Mrs. David Price of El Paso, Texas. He had a B.A. from New Mexico State University, an M.A. from Texas A&M, and a PhD from Oregon State University. David was also an International cattle consultant, and author of many agricultural texts. He is survived by his wife Cheryl, son David Jr., daughter Capri, and brother Tom Price. At David's request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate his life will take place on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 11:00am at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home Chapel 555 W. Amador Avenue in Las Cruces, NM with Fred Porter officiating. In lieu of flowers please support The University of Arizona Biology of Cancer Development Office 1515 N. Campbell PO Box 245013 Tucson, Arizona 85724. To send condolences 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: Wood, Chilton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4315/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 May 2010 Jerry Wood, age 66, passed away very peacefully in his home in Santa Fe on May 13, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Jerry was surrounded by family, friends, devoted caregivers and Hospice Staff. Jerry is survived by wife, Lisa Chilton Wood; son, Jamie Wood of Deming, NM; daughter, Shea Stanek and husband, Karl and grandsons, Skyler (18), Cody (15) Adrian (11) of Chandler, AZ; David Chilton and wife Kristi and grandchildren, Hailey (13), Annelise (3) and Devin (2 months) of Durham, NC; daughter, Gina Whitlow and fiancée, Joe Morrell and grandson, Travis Spurgeon (20) of Oregon City, OR; sister, Kay Snow of Wichita,Kansas; and brother, Joe Wood and wife, Judy of South River, NJ. Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Jeff who died at age nine; father, W.A. "Snort" Wood; and mother, Betty Mae Craig Wood. Jerry leaves behind countless nieces and nephews from the Craig and Wood families, as well as brothers and sisters-in law of the Chilton family, and numerous cousins of the Chilton/Chavez/Triviz families. In 1999 Jerry and Lisa relocated to Santa Fe when Jerry became an electrical and plumbing contractor and established his business, House to House Installation and Repair. Lisa took a job at the Attorney General's Office where she continues to work today. Jerry's service to his clients and all he knew went far beyond their expectations, so he was never short of those requesting his services. Jerry was born on the 4th of July, 1943 in Deming, N.M. where he grew up, married and raised two children. In the 1970s and 1980s he worked primarily at Chino Copper mines in Bayard, NM, then in the wind mill business with his former father-in-law, Dan Lucas. In 1991 Jerry married Lisa Chilton and re-located to Las Cruces where he worked for Sara Lee L'eggs Hosiery plant until moving to Santa Fe in 1999. Memorial services are pending in Santa Fe and in Las Cruces. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Bagwell, Gaskins Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4314/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 May 2010 Charlotte Gaskins Bagwell, 86, passed away on Monday, May10, 2010, at Good Samaritan Village in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born on October 10, 1923 in Chesterfield, South Carolina to Carl and Bryte Rivers Gaskins. She was a homemaker and will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She met the love of her life, Edward Jay Bagwell during the war years and they were married on September 4, 1943, in Austin, Texas. She loved fishing, camping, artifact hunting, cooking, and being with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, step mother Jesse, sister Madge, and husband Edward. She is survived by her children; Tom Bagwell and wife Denise of Las Cruces, Charlene Salopek and husband Michael of Las Cruces, Susie Griffin and husband Pete of Tularosa, Ed Bagwell and wife Lynn of Las Cruces, James Bagwell and wife Marilyn of Las Cruces, Peggy Salopek and husband Dickie of Las Cruces, sisters Peggy, Betty, Mary Ella, Joan, and Jean, 16 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks go to the nurses and staff at Good Samaritan for their special care of our loved one. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 10 am at Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces, with her nephew Father Steve Dean of St. Francis of Assisi officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made in her name to the American Cancer Society . 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: Schadler, Gammon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4313/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 May 2010 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, JOHN ROBERT SCHADLER, 57, of Las Cruces on Thursday, May 17, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born July 29, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio to John A. and Lois Gammon Schadler. Mr. Schadler was a retired Chemistry and Physics Teacher, however, Biology was his passion. Those left to mourn his passing include his loving wife, Sharon Lynn Schadler of the family home; a son, Erik John Schadler serving in the United States Air Force stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado; two daughters, Megan Schadler of Las Cruces, Kaitlyn Schadler (Micah) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two stepsons, Quent Pirtle, Garth Pirtle (Karena) all of Las Cruces; a stepdaughter, Cindi Peterson also of Las Cruces; a brother, Paul Schadler (Mary) of Denver, Colorado; two sisters, Mary Anne Schadler of Santa Fe, Deborah McKelvey (Rick) of Georgetown, Texas. Other survivors include six grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jim Schadler. Visitation for Mr. Schadler will begin at 4 PM Monday, May 17, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Funeral Service is scheduled for 5 PM with Pastor Chris McRae officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. 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: marcenath Surnames: Leyva, Castro, Widner Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4312/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 May 2010 Juan L. Leyva Jr, 75, of Las Cruces, died Sunday May 9, 2010. He was born Oct. 31, 1934 in Ft. Quitman, TX to Juan and Felipa Leyva Sr. Juan was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably. He had been a member of the dairy community after many years of faithful service and will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife Jenny, his loving daughter Sandra Sanchez and three grandchildren Michael (Angel), Sandra Annette (Johnny) and Michelle (Orlando), two great-grandchildren Oralea and Jaycub all of Las Cruces. Three sisters Alicia L. Castro and husband Esequiel of Hatch, NM, Tencha L. Widner and husband Gilbert of El Paso, TX and Chunie Leyva of San Elizario, TX. Memorial Services to celebrate his life will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home with Fr. Ricardo Hinojal of Our Lady of Health Catholic Church officiating. Inurnment for his cremains will follow at St. Augustine Columbarium at Our Lady of Health Catholic Church, 1178 N. Mesquite St. The US Army and the Devil Dogs Marines will provide military honors. 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: Chavez, Cuevas Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4311/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 May 2010 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father Javier Cuevas Chavez age 52 of Hatch, NM. He passed away in his second home in Alamogordo, NM on May 12, 2010. He was born to Enrique Cuevas and Martha Chavez in Cd. Juarez Chihuahua. Survived by his brothers, Humberto, Eduardo, Jesus, Bruno and sisters Herminia, Josefina, Juana, Esther, Magdalena, Angelica, Sons Javier Jr., Alejandro, Samuel and daughters Crystal Baca and Becky. Grandchildren Nayeli Cuevas, Alex, and Anthony Baca. He is preceded in death by his mother Martha, father Enrique, sisters Martha Garcia, Teresa Gonzales and Graciela Franco and brother Enrique Jr. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle. You will be missed by all. A visitaiton with family will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2010 from 6:00-9:00pm at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 17, also at La Paz-Gaham's Funeral Home to begin at 10:00am with burial to follow at Masonic Cemetery. To send condolences 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: Hinman, Ezell, Goeppner Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4310/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 May 2010 Jean Hinman, 85, entered eternal rest peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri August 25, 1924. Jean was a wonderful, caring mother and wife, she was always thinking of others before herself, that was just her way. She is survived by her husband, James F. Hinman Jr. of 61 years, two sons; James F. Hinman III, wife Bertha and Marc J. Hinman, wife Loren. Other surviving family members include her grandchildren: Lonnie, Leslie, Nicole, Craig, and Michelle Hinman, greatgrandchild; Roxanne Alexander. She is preceded in death by her parents: Leonard and Jessaline Ezell and her sister Lois Goeppner. Jean will lie in state on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home from 6-8 PM. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in the funeral home chapel at 10:00 AM, with interment to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at 1:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Marc Hinman, James Hinman, Lonnie Hinman, Craig Hinman, Nicole Hinman and Bertha Hinman. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, Las Cruces. 526-6891. To send the Hinman family condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Miller, Frantz Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4309/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 17 May 2010 Verva V. Miller of Las Cruces, NM passed away May 14, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Village at the age of 94. Verva was born in Madison, Iowa on March 9, 1916, to John and Margarette Frantz. The family moved to Las Cruces in 1922. Verva attended school in Las Cruces. For many years she worked as a bookkeeper and was active in the Arts and Crafts community. She was a long time member of the Rebekah Assembly of New Mexico. Verva is survived by one sister, Betty Jo Sayler of Grants Pass, Oregan, two sons Johh (Karen) of Las Cruces and Carroll Reed (Linda) of Roswell, NM, as well as many grandchildren, relatives, and friends. Verva was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Willard and Richard Frantz, one sister, Caryl Berry, a son William Miller, and grandson Steven Miller. Special thanks to all at Good Samaritan Village for their Wonderful care. Funeral service for Verva will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 2:30pm in the Chapel of La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home 555 W. Amador Ave. with burial to follow at Masonic Cemetery 760 S. Compress. To send condolences 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: byegonedays Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/488.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just want to let you folks know that the Tory posting queries in this thread is not related to this family by blood or marriage, as she claims. She has made the same claim regarding other families. I know how precious your family information is to you not to have it fall into the wrong hands. With all the scams being perpetrated on many these days, one can't be too careful. There are those who lie about who they are, as they don't think they can get your info any other way and are possibly up to no good. Please beware! The latest issue of AARP Magazine, warns about those who use web sites such as these and obituaries to gleen your family information to perpetrate scams. 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: Mintz, Zimmerman Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4308/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 11 May 2010 James Mintz Jr. Las Cruces resident for 50 years went to his final rest on May 8, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces. "Mintz," as he was known to all, was born to Juanita and James Mintz Sr. in Orangeburg, S.C. on October 17, 1929. Mintz was retired from the U.S. Army where he served his country honorably as a Staff Sgt., during the Korean Conflict and was a veteran of Foreign Wars. While in the service of his country he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the Service Medals and four Good Conduct Medals. He was also retired from the Las Cruces Public Schools after 23 years of faithful service. Mintz was an active and dedicated member of the Bethel Second Baptist Church for more than a decade. He enjoyed being of service to God and his community and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of many years, Rosie Mintz of the family home; son Ralph Mintz and wife Michelle of Las Cruces; daughters Debbie Mintz-Ortiz and husband Tim of Las Cruces, Gwen Mintz of Nashville, TN, Gail Mintz of Las Cruces and Tracy Rivera and husband Miguel of Puerto Rico; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother David Mintz of Brooklyn, N.Y; sisters Jeanette Mintz and Virginia Zimmerman, as well a multitude of loving friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Roy Mintz; brothers Virgil Davis, James Davis, A.B. Davis, Willie Mintz and Eugene Mintz; sisters Betty Jean Taylor, Julia Mae Colter and Gloria Mintz; mother-in-law Rosie Brooks and brother-in-law Elvin Wilson. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral Services to celebrate his life will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Bethel Second Baptist Church with Pastor Gregory Arthur officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military honors. 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: Whitfield, Bowman Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4307/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 11 May 2010 Fay Bowman Whitfield of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away May 7, 2010 following surgery for a hip fracture. Fay was born on the family farm in Berino, New Mexico November 13, 1919 to Frank Bowman, Sr. and Lena Baker Bowman. The day she was born her father began to call her "Kid", the name which followed her the rest of her life. Fay grew up helping her family work the farm and attended New Mexico State College, now New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. She was married to Hugh C. Whitfield on March 12, 1943. Shortly thereafter they moved to Stillwater, OK where Hugh served as a pilot instructor with the Army Air Corps. Upon completion of his tour of duty, they moved to Las Cruces where the family business was started in 1932 as a small bus and trucking company. Mr. Whitfield, his brother Ed and their parents operated Whitfield Transportation throughout Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Arizona. They were blessed with the birth of their daughter Susan. Fay devoted he! r life to caring for her family. She spent the recent past doting on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Fay is survived by her sister Edra R. Edmonds; her daughter Susan Drewry; granddaughter Michelle Lowery and husband Ace, great granddaughter Addison Lowery and great grandson Ryder Lowery; grandson Ryan Drewry; sister-in law Joyce Whifield Jaynes; and numerous nieces and nephews. Fay was preceded in death by her parents as well as siblings Frank D. Bowman, Charles Bowman, Bob Bowman, her husband Hugh Whitfield and her son-in-law Dann Drewry. A visitation will be held Tuesday May 11, 2010 from 5-7 PM at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM. Rev. James Large and Rev. Felicia Hopkins will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Ryan Drewry, Ace Lowery, Lanny Golucke, Steve Tredennick, Joel Brown, and Marshall Meece. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 225 W. Griggs Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88001, the YWCA, 1918 Texas Ave., El Paso, TX 79902, the Center Against Family Violence, 580 Giles, El Paso, TX 79915, or the charity of your choice. 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: Mayben, Jones, Mehl Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4306/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 10 May 2010 Galen Roy Mayben of Las Cruces, NM passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at his home after a struggle with cancer. He was born in Exeter, CA on December 18, 1947 to Roy Edward and Mary Vashti Mayben. Upon his graduation from Exeter High School in 1967, he served his country in the U. S. Air Force. In 1972, he married Marilyn Jones. Most of his adult working years were spent in developing sales routes, selling products for Bowes Seal-Fast Corporation of Indiana and, lately, for Warsaw Chemical Company, also of Indiana. He loved being self-employed and enjoyed the many friends he made along the way. He was a member of the Panlener Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Mayben of Las Cruces; two sons, Jeff Mayben of Neosho, MO and Eric Mayben of Eagle Pass, TX; daughter-in-law, Melinda Mayben of Neosho, MO and three very special grandchildren, Madalyn Garren, Trenton Mayben and Olivia Garren of Neosho, MO; brother and sister-in-law, Andy and Denise Hall-Wright of The Colony, TX; father and mother-in-law, J.C. and Lois Jones of Las Cruces; 2 nieces and 3 nephews, plus great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins in various places. Galen was preceded in death by both his parents, a sister, Wanda Snow Mehl and a brother, Olen Mayben. At his request, cremation has taken place. 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, Contreras Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4305/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 8 May 2010 Uriah Alexander Torres, infant son of Sonya Contreras and Leonardo Torres died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born January 13, 2010 in El Paso, TX. T here is a special Angel in Heaven that is a part of me, It is not where I wanted him to be, But where God wanted him to be. He was here just a moment like a night time shooting star and though He is in Heaven, He isn't very far. He touched the hearts of many, only like an Angel can do. I would have held him every moment, if the end I only knew. So I send this special message to heaven up above, Please God take care of my Angel and send him all my love. Uriah is survived by his parents, sister Kayla Ann Torres, brother Noah Torres, maternal grandparents Rafel and Judy Contreras, paternal grandparent Marie Norma Torres and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and love him. A visitation will be held from 5-7 P.M. on Monday May 10, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Anthony, NM. A funeral service will be held at 10 A.M. on Tuesday May 11, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Anthony, NM with Pastor Jim Horton officiating. Burial will follow at Anthony 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: Perea, Medina Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4304/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 8 May 2010 Rachel Medina Perea 56, Loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister died Monday May 4, 2010 surrounded by her family at her home in La Mesa, NM. She was born to Felix and Edmunda Medina in Las Cruces, NM on August 20, 1953. When Rachel was not working, she enjoyed the outdoors going four-wheeling in the desert or sitting on a bank of a river or lake fishing and social events with her friends of the Mickey Mouse Club. She loved cooking for her family, watching the smiles that would come to their face from eating her delicious meals. A Loving and Supporting mother Rachel's pride and joy were her children. She was always there for them with a shoulder to lean on or a smile to lift their spirits. She was a devoted Catholic and always said a special prayer every morning. Mrs. Perea will be deeply missed by all who knew and love her. Rachel is survived by her husband Emilio Perea of the family home, daughters, Jessica R. Holguin and Erica Ortega of Las Cruces, NM, sons, Jimmy Ray and wife Christina Perea and Jacob Perea of Las Cruces, NM, mother Edmunda Medina of La Mesa, NM, Sisters Terry Stoltenberg and husband Richard of La Mesa, Delia Rivera and Husband Mike of La Mesa, NM, Brother Tony Medina and Wife Susan Of Alamogordo, NM; grandchildren Zarida, Evangline, Noah, Rebecca and their father Sergio Ortega, Mateo, Isaiah and Talissa Perea and Alexis Silva, Nina to Amy Bustamante, Angela Stoltenberg and Melissa Lara. She was preceded in death by her father Felix Medina and her sister Mary Helen Medina. A visitation will be held from 6 to 7 PM on Monday, May 10, 2010 at San Jose Catholic Church in La Mesa, NM where a prayer vigil will follow at 7 PM. Rachel's funeral mass to celebrate her life will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 also at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Cordero officiating. Pallbearers will be, Marty Olivas, Rosemary Fragoso, Blanca Martinez, Veva Provencio, Sonia Zapian, Betty Marquez, Becky Olivas, Ruben James Olivas. Honorary Pallbearers are, Lupe Tellez and Patsy Heredia. Rachel's family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Mesilla Valley Hospice, Dr. Constance Wash, Memorial Medical Center and to her brother Tony for his life saving effort for donating bone marrow to his loving sister. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Cancer Society Albuquerque Office 10501 Montgomery Blvd NE Ste 300 Albuquerque, NM 87111 (505)260-2105 please specify Leukemia Research. 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: Alvidrez, Barrera Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4303/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 7 May 2010 OSCAR B. ALVIDREZ, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, age 79, of San Pablo was called to heaven on Thursday, May 5, 2010 to be with our Lord. He was born September 24, 1930 in La Jolla, Chihuahua, Mexico to Concepcion and Bertha Barrera Alvidrez. Mr. Alvidrez retired from New Mexico State University as a heavy equipment operator, OFF, and was a member of the Iglesia Bustista de Mesilla. Those left to mourn his passing include his wife, Elva Garcia Alvidrez of the family home; his children, Hilda A. Ortega and husband Rudy, Sylvia Tellez and husband Cesar, Oscar Alvidrez and wife Delia, Manuel M. Alvidrez, Gustavo Alvidrez and wife Tracy all of Las Cruces; two brothers, Homero Alvidrez of Chihuahua, Mexico, Lamberto "Tio Tito" Alvidrez of Lindsey, California; a sister, Alicia Alvidrez Rangel of Chihuahua, Mexico. Other survivors include twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Visitation for Mr. Alvidrez will be held Friday, May 7, 2010 from 6 PM to 7 PM in Baca's Chapel o f Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 10:30 AM in Las Cruces First Assembly of God, 5605 Bataan Memorial West - off Hwy 70, with Pastor Cesar Tellez officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Oscar, Manuel, Gustavo Sr., Oscar Jr., Orlando and Gustavo Alvidrez, Jr. Honorary bearers will be Rudy Ortega, Cesar Tellez and Armando Sanchez. Entrusted to 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: Delgado, Vigil Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4302/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 7 May 2010 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, FELICITAS V. DELGADO, 83, on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born November 20, 1926 in Berino to Julian and Ignacia Vigil. Mrs. Delgado was a homemaker; a communicant at San Albino Catholic Church where she was a member of the Grupo de Oracion Cristo Rey and was very active with the Mesilla Community Center. Those left to mourn her passing include her son, Santos Delgado, Jr., and wife Eva of Las Cruces; two grandchildren, Steve Delgado and Ida Delgado; three great grandchildren, Marcus De Leon, Brianna Ramirez and Niomi Delgado as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Santos Delgado; a daughter, Ida Delgado; six siblings, Cornelio Vigil, Felipe Vigil, Chona Rodriguez, Librada Lopez, Telo Vigil and Johnny Parra. Visitation for Mrs. Delgado will begin at 6 PM Friday, May 7, 2010 in San Albino Catholic Church, 2290 Calle de Principal where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. Family and Friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Mass at 9 AM Saturday, May 8, 2010 in the same church with Reverend Richard Catanach officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in San Albino Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Steve Delgado, Lorenzo Olivas, Richard and Jodie Vigil, Ruben Salcido and Daniel Stewart. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. 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: Chavez, Marquez, Estrada Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4301/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 7 May 2010 ISABEL M. CHAVEZ, 97, longtime area resident entered eternal life Monday, May 3, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 3, 1912 in San Elizario, Texas to Dolores and Alvina Estrada Marquez. Mrs. Chavez was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God Church. Those left to mourn her passing include three sons, Lorenzo Chavez and wife Susana of San Miguel, Ignacio Chavez and wife Lorenza of Brazito, Ezequiel Chavez of Mesquite; five daughters, Virginia Lujan and husband Benjamin of Vado, Josefina Enriquez of Brazito, Maria de Jesus Lopez and husband Martin, Manuela Jaramillo, Raquel Silva and husband Francisco all of San Miguel; five grandchildren she raised as her own children, Norma Chavez of Las Cruces, Estella Freeman and husband John of San Jose, California, Elsa Chavez of Glendale, Wisconsin, Ofelia Chavez of Vado, Rodolfo Chavez and wife Marina. Other survivors include fifty-five grandchildren; one hundred twenty-six great grandchildren; thirty-seven great great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Candelario Chavez; a daughter, Ramona Chavez; two sons, Arturo and René Chavez; two sons-in-law, Juan Enriquez and Salvador Jaramillo. Visitation for Mrs. Chavez will begin at 6 PM Thursday, May 6, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Evening Service is scheduled for 7 PM. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, May 7, 2010 at 10 AM in Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress with Pastor Gustavo Pacheco Sr. officiating. Serving as casket bearers will be Carlos Lopez, Javier, Enrique, Rodolfo and Sergio Chavez and Juan Jaramillo. Entrusted to 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.