This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Baeza, Ortega Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4300/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 father, son, brother, uncle and friend, BENJAMIN BAEZA, 44, of Las Cruces on Friday, April 30, 2010 in University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. He was born March 5, 1966 in Canutillo, Texas to Alfredo and Maria Ortega Baeza. Benjamin was employed as a detailer at Las Cruces Toyota. Survivors include a son, Mark Anthony Baeza of Las Cruces; three daughter, Jennifer Marie Baeza of Las Cruces, Angelita Baeza of Silver City, Yvonne Baeza of Anthony; his mother, Maria O. Baeza of Phoenix, Arizona; two bothers, Raúl Baeza and wife Jessica Marie Roman of Las Cruces, Ruben Baeza and wife Vicki of Oxnard, California; two sisters, Sylvia Baeza and husband George Beasley of Las Cruces, Rosa Portillo and husband Pedro of Phoenix, Arizona. Other survivors include his companion Norma Hernandez of Las Cruces; three grandchildren, Mark Anthony Baeza II, Nayeli and Jonathan Jaurequi as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Alfredo Jr. and Guillermo "Willie" Baeza. Visitation for Benjamin will begin at 6 PM Thursday, May 6, 2010 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 224 Lincoln Avenue where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. Family and Friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Mass on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 2 PM in the same church with Reverend Andres Alava officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Anthony Catholic Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Mark Anthony, Raúl, Ruben, Steven and Ruben Baeza, Jr., Manny Lerma, George Beasley and Danny Portillo. 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: Dominguez, Montelongo Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4299/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 7 May 2010 CARMEN M. DOMINGUEZ, 87, of Mesquite entered eternal life Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born July 17, 1922 in El Paso, Texas to Angel and Francisca Montelongo. Mrs. Dominguez was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Elias Dominguez of the family home; two sons, David Dominguez and wife, Socorro and Elias Dominguez III and wife, Olga; two daughters, Celia and Alicia Dominguez all of Mesquite. Other survivors include nine grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and five sisters. Visitation for Mrs. Dominguez will begin at 6 PM, Friday, May 7, 2010 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Mesquite, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 PM, Saturday, May 8, 2010 in the same church with the Reverend Martin Cordero officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Serving as casket bearers will be David Dominguez, Jr., Richard Dominguez, Jr., Henry Dominguez, Daniel Dominguez, Michael Perez, Marty Lopez, Carpio Gomez III, and Richard Dominguez, Sr. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 Exclsuive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralhapelslascruces.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: Caton, Rice, DeJong Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4298/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 7 May 2010 Kathleen R. Caton of Las Cruces, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Good Samaritan Village at the age of 91. She was born in Pierre, South Dakota on December 20, 1918 to Roy and Hattie Rice. The family moved to Los Angeles, California in the early 1920's. After graduating from High School, she and Andrew DeJong were married and had three daughters. She workded in the Aircraft Industry and was actually a "Rosie the Riviter". She worked on various aricraft and helicipters over the years. She and Andrew were divorced in 1952. Kathleen later met Thomas P. Caton and they were married in 1953. She went to work for Honeywell assembling microchips under a microscope. Kathleen and Tom moved to Riverside, California and started a hobby avocado ranch. In retirement they got a 38' RV and enjoyed traveling and fishing. They eventually settled in Las Cruces in 1982. Tom passed away in 1983. Kathleen is survived by her two daughters:Bonnie Stephan of Redondo Beach, California and S! haron Lindsey of Las Cruces, New Mexico. She is also survived by one step-son: Thomas Caton, Jr. of Fallbrook, California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Caton and her daughter, Susan Gill. Kathleen was a member of the University Church of Christ and she enjoyed participating in various church activities until he health prevented it. She was and avid canasta player and enjoyed playing with the Welcome Strangers group. At her request, cremation has taken place. She will be buried next to her husband, Thomas at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A graveside service has been planned for Wednesday May 5, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Services have been entrusted to the care of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home 555 West Amador, Las Cruces, NM 88005 To send Kathleen's family condolences please 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: Shaw, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4297/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 7 May 2010 1st SGT. USMC (RET) 1933 - 2010 Elvin B. Shaw went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning, April 23, 2010 at Pensacola, Florida. Elvin was born November 15, 1933 at Lubbock, Texas to Wade E. and Ruth Arendell Shaw. The family moved to Dickens, Texas and later to Mesilla Park, New Mexico. He attended Mesilla Park Elementary School and graduates from Las Cruces Union High School in 1952. Immediately following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country for the following 20 years. Elvin and his wife, Zorita made Pensacola, Florida their home after his retirement from the Marine Corps. His new venture was employment with the survey crews and traffic safety section of Escambia County, Florida, serving in that capacity another 23 years until his retirement November 30, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Zorita Shaw of Pensacola; two sisters, Jeanne Carver of Las Cruces, New Mexico and Rita Baker of Killeen, Texas; one brother, Sterling Shaw of El Paso, Texas. He is also survived by five very special step-children; Marianne Tassio, Nancy Radell, Julia White, Sarah Gievers and John White; four nieces, three nephews and number of cousins. Elvin was preceded in death by both his parents; a brother, Kenneth Shaw and three of step-children, Glenn White, Dianne White and William White. His health had been steadily declining the past two years and he knew his tired body was giving out. As he had written "I have grown tired of my sickly mortal body and am so very anxious to see and experience my new immortal body that I will receive upon my death". On April 23, 2010, his soul had taken it's flight. Life's mission here was ended. The weary body had found rest, and the spirit , with humble trust, ascended to God who gave it. A memorial service, with full military honors will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday May 05, 2010 at Barrancas national Cemetery. His cremains will be interred in the columbarium at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida. 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: Bell, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4296/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 7 May 2010 DENNIS PATRICK BELL, 34, of Deming passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday April 30, 2010. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Deming on Wednesday May 5, 2010 at 10 am with Reverend Keath Baskett, Pastor officiating. Dennis was born November 21, 1975 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. God sent him to James and Joyce Bell three month's later. Dennis attended Deming Public School and graduated in 1998. Dennis was a light in this world that shown brightly to everyone who knew him. Due to Cerebral Palsy Dennis could never play sports, walk, talk very well, or dance, but he was never sad or resentful. He accepted the life God had given him and moved ahead with joy and courage. Dennis was a very happy and content person who loved with his eyes and his smile. Dennis was a history buff and loved all sports. In October 2009, he attended a Dallas Cowboy weekend at the new stadium and stayed in the hotel where the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders were - it was the highlight of his life. In 2003, he moved to Las Cruces where his life away from home began. He was involved in Karaoke, horseback therapy, swimming, bowling, dancing, and his favorite activity, "cruising for chicks" with his friends. Dennis was blessed with a family of care providers that loved and cared for him very well. His housemates, Ted and Randy were also his family and a huge part of his life. Another big part of his life was his nieces, Morgan 8, Carlie and Lauren 6. He never would agree to baby-sit but loved every minute of time he was able to spend with them. His sister, Kelley, a special education teacher is the person she is today because of his tremendous influence in her life. The family extends extreme gratitude to Progressive Residential Services and all the numerous people who have worked with and touched Dennis' life. Dennis is survived by his mother Joyce Bell, his sister Kelley Bell, and his nieces, Morgan, Carlie and Lauren Paulk. He was preceded in death by his father James Bell in 2002. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to City of Las Cruces c/o Life Center, 2225 East Griggs, Las Cruces, NM 88001 ATTN: Jacque Meraz. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory. Exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care". To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.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: Steffey, Higbee Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4295/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 7 May 2010 Sara Coe Steffey returned to the waiting arms of her husband and other family members in Heaven on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. She was born Sara Coe Higbee on February 26, 1924 in Plymouth, Kansas, to Faye and Dick Higbee. She lived her early life in and near Emporia, Kansas, went to high school in Kansas City, and graduated from Wichita East High School. She was proud to be the daughter of an inventive mechanic and a mother who could grow any fruit or vegetable in her garden. At the age of 13, Sara Coe met her lifetime sweetheart, Rex Steffey Jr. At the age of 18 when Rex was shipping out to the Pacific front in World War II, she flew to San Francisco to marry him 10 days before he left. Their love story lasted 68 years, and was an inspiration and lesson in commitment and devotion. While Rex was at war, Sara Coe worked for Boeing building B29 bombers, and she attended college at Wichita State University. Upon Rex's return from overseas, he and Sara Coe had two children, Anne! Yvonne and Michael Rex. The family of four traveled and lived throughout the U.S. and in the Philippine Islands. Wherever Rex's job took the family, Sara Coe instantly made their houses into homes by being an excellent cook, seamstress, decorator and hostess. As her children grew older, Sara Coe became grandmother to three children-Michael, Amy and Heather. She cared for them as if they were her own children taking them to the doctor, to football practice and Girl Scouts, and teaching them to play pool almost before they could see over the table. Sara Coe never missed a graduation, birthday, or holiday celebration with family. Even when she was ill, she would manage to mail order gifts and stuff them into any Christmas or birthday bag available. Sara Coe also had two great-granddaughters- Hannah and Hayden. Both girls lit up her life, even until her last day. Those who knew Sara Coe often defined her as "one tough lady." While often in physical pain from surgeries due to a broken back and two hip r! eplacements, and the inconvenience of full time oxygen use, she rarely complained and maintained a sense of humor. She proudly lived independently until her admission to the Hospice during the last two weeks of her life. Sara Coe is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rex, her brother Mace and her grandson Michael. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Gallegos and husband, Robert Gallegos; son Michael Steffey and his companion, Pat Berrington; granddaughter Amy Gallegos Vanderkooy and great-granddaughter Hannah; granddaughter Heather Garner Becknell, her husband, Conan Becknell and great-granddaughter, Hayden. A private family graveside memorial to celebrate her was held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Michael Gallegos Memorial Scholarship at the NMSU Foundation. 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: Fuhrbach, Hoening Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4294/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 7 May 2010 John Reynold Fuhrbach, 78 died peacefully at his home in Las Cruces, NM, on the morning of May 4th, 2010, with his wife, Patricia at his side. He was born in Amarillo, Texas, the only child of Angela Hoenig Fuhrbach and Johann "John" Fuhrbach on March 31, 1932. At a very young age he became interested in science and how natural forces interacted with one another to create the world as he began to know it. This led him to study chemistry, geology, mineralogy, physics and related disciplines in order to try and understand the natural world he so much enjoyed. His ever growing fascination and curiosity with science and nature would carry through to his university studies resulting in a degree in chemistry and a lifelong passion for gems and minerals. After graduating from Bradley University in Peoria, IL and majoring in chemistry, John then served his country as a commissioned officer in the United States Naval Reserve at sea. His military enlistment and deployment gave him the opportunity to travel and explore the world, and instilled in him a desire to see as many of the continents and diverse global cultures as possible. John was also an apprentice goldsmith to his father in their family jewelry store by the young age of just 8 years, and continued studying gold-smithing, and jewelry fabrication and design throughout his entire life. In order to better understand the gem materials he was working with, John also spent one year studying gemology and gemstones with the Gemological Association of Great Britain, and in 1958 garnered the title of "Fellow of the Gemological Association of Great Britain" and was cited as the only overseas student to receive its diploma "With Distinction in Gemology" that year. In addition to his work with the Gemological Association of Great Britain, John also studied gemology with the Gemological institute of America. In 1959 he was awarded the Gemological Institute o! f America's highly regarded Graduate Gemologist diploma, and he was classified in the top 5% of all students enrolled in that educational program. In 1967, the prestigious Diamonds International Awards recognized John's designing talent and included one of his diamond ring designs in the Best 80 Collection which was selected from 2400 designs submitted to the competition from designers all around the world. Fuhrbach worked in the family jewelry store for years advancing his skills as a jeweler and internationally credentialed gemologist. In 1967 he branched out on his own designing and creating very unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces for clients throughout the Texas panhandle. John was an expert on the gemstone peridot, which he found to be particularly fascinating because of its diverse terrestrial as well as extraterrestrial origins. He traveled to a number of geologically interesting localities and explored for, and field collected gemological and mineralogical samples! of peridot, which led to the publication of several major articles on the subject in the most important professional gemological journals. In many respects John's scholarly knowledge far exceeded the formal schooling he experienced, and in one particular instance that astounded family and friends, he constructed his own Tesla coil. He had a lifelong fascination with scientific matters and a remarkable grasp of the abstract. He was an incredibly generous man who delighted in doing for others. After many years in Amarillo, Texas, John and his wife, Patricia moved to a retirement home in Las Cruces, NM, in 2008. It was the beautiful mountains visible from their new home which allowed them to explore nature on long walks together right outside the back door, and the close proximity to an important New Mexican peridot deposit that John had explored and written about, that attracted them to settle in the area. John Fuhrbach was a modern day renaissance man and had many diverse interests including advanced ballistics, big game hunting and photography, deep sea fishing, hiking, gem and mineral collecting and the earth sciences, faceting gemstones and the lapidary arts, storytelling and writing, and traveling the world. He was a man who loved being with his family and friends and sharing wonderful stories and jokes. He was romantic, innovative, optimistic, adventurous, and had a great sense of humor. John is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia of the home, daughter, Kelley D. Fuhrbach of Lake Hills, Texas, daughter, Joanna T. Fuhrbach of Taos, NM, son, Christopher Fuhrbach of Taos, NM, son Honz R. Fuhrbach, and grandson Dillon Vikari of Lake Hills, Texas. At his request, a family memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to CLL Global Research Foundation c/o Dr. Michael Keating, Unit 428, P.O. Box 301402, Houston, TX, 77230-1402, or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 3411 Candelaria NE, Suite M, Albuquerque, NM 87107, or to the Gemological Institute of America at http://www.gia.edu/about-gia/support-gia/make-a-donation/CORP donationform WDF0309.pdf 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: Pincomb, Archer, Jowett Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4293/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 7 May 2010 Ronald "Ron" Archer Pincomb, Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the age of 80. He was born May 20, 1929 in Flint, Michigan to Ida (Archer) and Ray H. Pincomb. He spent much of his childhood with his Grandmother Pincomb and especially enjoyed the summers in Beulah, Michigan where he played on the shores of Crystal Lake. He met Lucy "Lu" Jowett at Graceland College in Iowa and they were married in 1950. They lived in Michigan, Virginia and Indiana before coming to Las Cruces. Ron earned his bachelors degree from the School of Police Administration, Michigan State University in 1952 and his masters from Indiana University in Public Administration in 1967. He began his career in law enforcement as a patrol officer with the Birmingham, Michigan Police Department. He was also an officer in Detroit and the Police Chief of Union City, Michigan. In 1971 he brought his family to Las Cruces when he was offered and accepted the Head of the Criminal Justice Department at New Mexico State University (NMSU). He retired from NMSU in 1996. He served as Chief of Police for Sunland Park, was a Strategic Intelligence Analyst with the New Mexico Investigative Support Center, High Intensity Drug Task Agencies (HIDTA) New Mexico Southwest Border, and a Deputy Sheriff working at the District Courthouse. Ron was a lifetime Star member of Lambda Alpha Epsilon (LAE), American Criminal Justice Association. Over the years he was appointed to various positions including the National President. His commitment to mentor and support college students was not limited to NMSU, but spanned across the country. He touched the lives of thousands of students during his long teaching career. He was a devoted family man who was willing to help anyone that asked. He especially enjoyed the time he spent with his grand children. Ron is survived by his son Reid Pincomb and wife Margaret of Madison, Alabama; his daughters, Suzanne Triviz-Harrigan and husband Philip of Silver City, Lauri Wilson and husband Nathan of Mount Juliet, Tennessee and Sandy Ruttle and husband Jeff of Las Cruces; Daughter-in-law, Cecilia Lujan Pincomb; Grandchildren, David Young and wife Christina, Melissa and Lauren Pincomb, Kailene, Lucas, Carson and Bonnie Ruttle and Great-grandchildren, Abigail and Aiden Young; Brother-in-law, Bill Jowett and wife Barbara; Sister-in-law, Mary Jowett; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. His parents, his wife, Lu and son, Ron Pincomb Jr., preceded him in death. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home. A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, May 10, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home Chapel with Tom Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, Ron's family suggests donations be made in his name to the NMSU Foundation for the Ron & Lu Pincomb Scholarship Fund. 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.

According to Josefa Holguin Armendariz' death certificate, her mother was Francisca Apodaca and her father was Nicholas Holguin. She died in Socorro, El Paso County, Texas. I think you should post your query on the El Paso board also. On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 3:40 PM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com < gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: ddegrawhernan115 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/14.58.2.1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Molly: > These are the names I would like to start with. Julian Barajas, born Feb. 8 > 1903 in Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mx. Died 23 Mar. 1953 in Arvin, Kern, CO. Calif. > Elvira Barajas born 13 Jan. 1913 in Santa Rosalia, Chihuahua, Mx. Died 12 > Mar 1980 in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Co. Calif. The only birth > information I have on there Mother (Rosario Holguin) is she was born, 1886 > in Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mx. If indeed some of my relatives migrated to the > Dona Ana County area, this I can"t verify. What I'm looking for, is to make > a connection with some Holguin's who may be my relatives. > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NMDONAAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ddegrawhernan115 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/14.58.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Molly: These are the names I would like to start with. Julian Barajas, born Feb. 8 1903 in Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mx. Died 23 Mar. 1953 in Arvin, Kern, CO. Calif. Elvira Barajas born 13 Jan. 1913 in Santa Rosalia, Chihuahua, Mx. Died 12 Mar 1980 in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Co. Calif. The only birth information I have on there Mother (Rosario Holguin) is she was born, 1886 in Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mx. If indeed some of my relatives migrated to the Dona Ana County area, this I can"t verify. What I'm looking for, is to make a connection with some Holguin's who may be my relatives. 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: MollyDianne Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/14.58.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I will gladly help in any way I can, but I need to know exact dates of birth, baptism, churches, death places, and where in Dona Ana County you believe your ancestors lived. I don't know what you are looking for specifically. Tell mw exactly what you are interested in finding out, and I will do my best to help you find answers, or quite possibly lead you to othewrs who can help. Molly 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: ddegrawhernan115 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/14.58.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Molly My name is Joel Hernandez. I'm sorry for not addressing my comments directly to you, for post dated 20 Apr. 2010. Being new at sending messages "typing" on the computer I still have a ways to go. Having said that, I believe the names and locations you mentioned could indeed be part of my family. However I need some additional information, to make certain I'm on the right track. If you are able and willing I would like to hear from you again, because getting help sometimes is difficult, especially for newcomers. Thanks in advance for any additional help you may render. 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: Enoch, Newton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4292/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LaPaz-Graham Funeral Home 2 May 2010 Billie Faye Enoch, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2010. She was born Sunday, April 27, 1930 to Will R. and Belle Newton in Brady, Texas. She graduated from Santa Anna High School in Santa Anna, Texas in 1948. She went on to receive a diploma from Western Union School in 1949 and while working for Western Union in Roswell, New Mexico she met and eventually married Howard "Corky" Enoch. They were married for 50 years and had four children. The family moved to Las Cruces in 1973. In 1985, Billie and Corky started B & H Mechanical. Following Corky's death in 2002, Billie continued to operate the business until it was later sold. She is survived by her son Bill Enoch and wife Ciri, daughter, Janet Wesley and husband Jerry, and daughter Jeannette Lenko and husband John; grandchildren, Trevor Enoch and wife Crystal, Tiffany Flora and husband Jeremy, Travis Enoch and wife Rebecca, Shane Enoch and wife Ashley, step-granddaughter Sheri Heck, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Corky, son Joe Enoch, and brothers Damon and Ira Newton. Visitation will be held today, Monday, May 3, 2010 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home Chapel, in Las Cruces. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the funeral home's chapel at 1:00 PM followed by a graveside service at Masonic Cemetery. To send the Enoch family condolences please 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: Pando, Gonzales Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4291/mb.ashx Message Board Post: La Paz-Graham Funeral Home 2 May 2010 Guadalupe "Lupe" Pando, went home to help our Lord to prepare a home for all of us, for soon we shall all be together again forever. We love you so much! We will never find the words to ever say how much we love and will miss you. Until we reunite again, you will always be in our hearts, and in our hearts we will forever carry every precious memory and moment shared with our beloved Lupe. Lupe, 91, passed away at home in San Miguel, New Mexico, she was born to Sixto and Marina Gonzales in San Miguel, New Mexico in 1919. Lupe married Antonio Pando and they had seven children; Herlinda, Virginia, Erineo "Eddie", Yolanda, Marina, Olga, and Eduardo "Chole", and 22 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, 20 great great grandchildren. Lupe liked to crochet, sew and travel the world, including states in the US, Canada and Mexico. Lupe is survived by her children Herlinda Barajas, Virginia Trujillo, Eddie (Helen) Pando, Yolanda (Saul) Chacon, Marina (Daniel) Rodriguez and Olga Williams. Lupe was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters, her husband, Antonio and her son "Chole". Funeral services will be held at the Apostolic Church of God and Christ at 902 Alamo Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico on May 4, Tuesday, evening at 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. and then on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.. Interment will follow at Missionary Ridge Cemetery in Mesquite, New Mexico. Pallbearers are Victor Sanchez, Jr., Herman Romero, Gary Pando, Fernando Rodriguez, Stacee Williams and Steve Andavazo. Honorary Pallbearers are Salvador Gonzalez, Sr. Robert Romero and Bern Nadette Williams. Arrangements are with La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, 526-6891. To send the Pando 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: chatterchit Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4285.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: According to the Better Business Bureau, they have a rating of D-. Check it out here: http://www.bbb.org/charlotte/business-reviews/books-wholesal... 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.

I have uploaded genealogy files I made by converting the census transcription project at http://files.usgwarchives.org/nm/donaana/census/1860/ and http://files.usgwarchives.org/nm/donaana/census/1870/ into GEDCOM file, which can be imported into any genealogy software (Open a new folder to import into.) and read by a variety of utilities. These free files are finding aids for the transcription project. They are uploaded at http://gedcomlibrary.com/gedcoms/v209155.ged and http://gedcomlibrary.com/gedcoms/v209156.ged and linked at http://gedcomlibrary.com/vitals.html Tom Alciere

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Villanueva, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4289/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 26 Feb. 2003 Visitation for Jose Pablo Villanueva, 91, of Mesquite will be Thursday from 5-7 pm at Baca's Funeral Chapels with prayer vigil to follow at 7 pm. Funeral service will be Friday at 10 am also at Baca's Funeral Chapels. Cremation will follow and inurnment will take place at a later date. Villanueva died Tuesday at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice. Survivors include son Jose D. Villanueva of San Diego, CA; step daughters, Rosa A. Saavedra of Las Cruces and Alicia Chavira of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MX; two grandchildren; and numerous step grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Shelton Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4288/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 26 Feb 2003 Walter H. Shelton, 89, of Las Cruces died Tuesday at his home. Cremation has taken place and services will be at a later date. Arrangements are with Graham Mortuary. Survivors include wife, Grace Shelton 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: Montoya, Martinez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4287/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 25 Feb 2003 Sam Montoya age 67, of Las Cruces passed away SAt., Feb. 22, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was born Nov. 16, 1935 in Velarde, NM to Juan and Amada Montoya. Sam served active duty in the USN for four years and eight years in the Navy Reserve. He was a truck driver for 35 years and retired from Roadway Express in 1998. Sam had been a Las Cruces resident for over forty years. Survivors include his wife of nineteen years, Alice Montoy of the home; sons, Kenny (Yvonne of Phoenix, AZ., Tommy and companion Julie Bustamante of Mesilla, W. Ron Camunez of Las Cruces; daughters, Angela Marquez and husband Michael of Las Vegas, NV, Desiree Diaz and husand Richard of Albuquerque, NM, Delilah Chavez and husband Tommuy of Colorado Springs, CO; brothers, Pat Montoya and wife Mary, Tony Montoya and wife Margie, Mike Montoya and wife Flora all of Espanola; sisters, Margaret Martinez, Selena Martinez, both of Velarde, NM; ten grandchildren, Paul, Amanda, Robert, Gregory, Brandon, Eric, Jason, Cassie, Chris and Desiree. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Andres, Lee and Joe Montoya, sister Timia Martinez and grandson, Joshua Marquez. Funeral Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral with Fr. Robert Power, burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers: Paul and Danny Montoya, Brandon Chavez, Eric Diaz, Robert & Michael Marquez, Honorary bearers: Richard Diaz, Tommy Chavez, Michael Montoya, Jason Diaz, Art Telles, Leo Medina and E. L. Lalo Chavez, Getz 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: Rivera, Jones, Baca Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4286/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 30 April 2010 Eduardo "Eddie" G. Rivera, 63, of Las Cruces, died April 21, 2010. He was born May 21, 1946 in Deming, NM to Daniel and Stella Gonzales Rivera. Eddie was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably. He had a special gift for using his hands, especially for woodworking and leatherwork. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his son Eddie Jr., mother and step-father Stella and Theodore Jones of Las Cruces; brothers Louis Baca of Angel Fire, NM, Frank Rivera and Frumencio Baca both of Albuquerque, NM, Steve Baca of T or C, NM and Theodore Jones Jr. of Memphis, TN; sisters Teresa Engelking and husband Charley of Capitan, NM, Mary Alice Reyes and husband Salvadore of Las Cruces and Stella Marie Dante of Alcalde, NM. Also surviving him are many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Eddie was preceded in death by his father Daniel Rivera and by his grandparents. Memorial Services to celebrate Eddie's life will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Scott Jorgenson officiating. The US Army 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.