This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Prewitt, Longcrier, Camp Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5349/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On Monday, March 28, 2011, Ella June Prewitt went to be with the Lord. She was born, June 8, 1923, the third of 10 children, to Lewis and Clara Longcrier Camp in Eufala, Oklahoma. In 1941, June married Bill Prewitt in Oklahoma, but moved the following year to Carlsbad, NM, where they gave birth to three children. In 1954, the family relocated Las Cruces where she and Bill raised their family. During the following years, June was a homemaker, later worked for Rio Grande Insurance Company, and a long-time member of the Central Assemblies God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; Bill, her husband of 52 years; two brothers, and three sisters. June leaves behind her daughter, Charlene (Rusti) Van Duyne of Las Cruces; her sons, Billy Prewitt and Becky of Las Cruces, John Prewitt and Jennifer of Las Cruces, six grandchildren, and their families: Kriss Padilla and Rex from CA; Billy John Prewitt and Brook from CA; Stacey Prewitt Milner, and Jim from MN; Cody Prewitt from CA; Katie Prewitt Humphries and Dusty from TX; Holly Prewitt Peterson, and Nate from NM; and 12 great-grandchildren. Her family will always remember June's love for: writing, God, family, friends, and pets. June enjoyed crocheting, singing, yodeling, and working in her garden. Neighbors will remember her beautiful yard, warm smile, and generosity. Friends will remember her laughter, strength, and endurance. Funeral services will be graveside at Hillcrest Cemetery on Tuesday, April 5th, at 10am. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 2, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Sanchez, Gutierrez, Palacios, Granado, Hernandez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5348/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Emilia Palacios Sanchez, 78, a lifelong resident of Las Cruces passed away peacefully in her home after a long illness on Tuesday, April 05, 2011. She was born January 17, 1933 in Laredo, Texas to Ramon and Emilia Gutierrez Palacios. Mrs. Sanchez was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Luis Sanchez, Jr., of Las Cruces, Robert Sanchez of San Francisco, California, George Sanchez of El Paso, Texas and Rudy Sanchez of Las Cruces; two daughters, Emma Martinez of Phoenix, Arizona and Linda Sandoval of Las Cruces. Other survivors include two sisters, Delfina Granado of Las Cruces and Domitila Hernandez of Chicago, Illinois; twelve grandchildren and a special niece, Dalia Tapia as well as many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Luis A. Sanchez and a brother, Raymundo Palacios. Cremation will take place and a Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM, Friday, April 8, 2011 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road. Inurnment of cremains will follow immediately thereafter at St. Joseph Cemetery. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory of Las Cruces. Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelsascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 6, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Tankersley, Hill, Grayslake, Fox Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5347/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Teddy Lynn Tankersley was born on August 18, 1960, as the third son of Boyce Tankersley Jr., and Amelita Fox Tankersley Hill in San Angelo, TX. He passed away on April 2, 2011 at the Advanced Care Hospital surrounded by family and loving attendants. Teddy started school in Mertzon, TX, and moved to Mesilla Park in 1969 where he attended Mesilla Park Elementary, Zia Jr. High, and Las Cruces High. He was active in 4-H, road motor cross and was considered one of the best dancers in town. Coyote, deer, and small game hunting played a big part in his activities during college. He earned his bachelor and master's degrees from NMSU College of Agriculture. As an NMSU extension research technician with Dr. Emory Shannon, NMSU Extension Plant Pathologist, they discovered tomato spotted wilt virus overwinter in the roots of field bind weed, the weed that host chile-rotting virus. His first job was as the county 4-H Agent in Sayer, OK (Beckem County). From there he moved back to Alamogordo, NM (Otero County) where he served as Asst. County Agent for 4 years. In 1990 he started to work for USDA Farmers Home Administration, rural Development Div. in Perryton, TX. He was transferred to Angleton, TX and finally ended up in St. Louis, MO as an instructor in the National Training Center. Ted was baptized into the Baptist Church and attended First Baptist Church of Las cruces. 1995 was a very wonderful year for Teddy. His daughter Krista Lynn was born in Sept. and on Dec. 31 he was notified that they had found a matching donor for a kidney transplant. The transplant was performed on New Year's Eve and completed Jan. 1, 1996. Due to post operative complications he was in a coma for 2 œ months and in physical therapy for 2 œ months. He gritted his teeth and learned to walk, talk, and survive all over again. When he was asked about his handicaps he would let you know he did not consider himself handicapped- he was intelligent and financially capable of providing for himself and his family. His early life on the ranch in Mertzon and the farm in Mesilla Park and his 4-H Agent role influenced his choice for his charitable contributions and his dreams for his daughter's participation in 4-H and FFA. The southern NM State Fair and the EXPO were the highlights of his year and he was always on the front row for the Junior Livestock Sale and bought one or more animals each year. In addition to his interest in 4-H and FFA he was a sponsor and member of the American Quarter Horse Association, the New Mexico Quarter Horse Association, and life member of the Southwest Quarter horse Association. His horse Awsome Sirprize "Dude" qualified nationally for the AQHA World Show and was a finalist in 2008 and 2009. During the two years his horse and Krista amassed 32 Grand Champions and 25 Reserve Champions in AQHA Open Halter and 26 Grand Champions and 17 Reserve Champions in AQHA Youth. Teddy loved his family and started Christmas shopping in July and August so he could get something special for everyone. Teddy is survived by his daughter, Krista Lynn; his mother Amelita Hill, brothers Boyce Tankersley III (Carol), Grayslake IL, and his children Gabriel Glen and Cecelia Rose; and Tim Tankersley (Lois), Emporia, KS, his children Lisa Vance (Bryce) KS, and Marissa Tankersley, Bryan, TX; grandmother Alma Fox of Mesilla Park, NM; uncles Bobby Fox (Mary Ellen), Silver city, NM, Ted Fox of Justin, TX and Billy Tankersley of Mertzon, TX. He is preceded in death by his father Boyce Tankersley Jr, grandfather Glen Fox, grandmother Julie Lee Tankersley, grandfather Boyce Tankersley Sr. and step-father Kenneth Hill. Pallbearers will be Jack Barnitz, Tom Shoftner, Mike Heck, Albert Lyon, James Duffey, Ronnie Ward, Fig Padilla and frank Hodgnett. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Desert Clover 4-H Club, members of Las Cruces High School FFA Chapter and members of the Southwest Quarter Horse Association. Memorials in his memory may be made to NMSU 4-H Scholarship fund, college of Agriculture, or the Las Cruces FFA Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. A visitation will be held today Monday April 4, 2011 from 5 to 7 pm at Getz Funeral Home. Funeral Services to celebrate his life are at 10 am on Tuesday April 5, 2011 also at Getz funeral Home with Dr. Maurice Hollingsworth of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery. 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.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Maturino, Gonzalez, Manzanera, Garcia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5346/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jose Maturino M. born June 14, 1924, in San Juan del Rio, Durango, MX. Naturalized U.S. citizen in Las Cruces, NM, July 1998. Parents were Jose Angel Maturino Gonzalez and Maria del Refugio Maturino Manzanera. We sadly announce the passing of our father on Monday, March 14, 2011, whose soul is now in the glory and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, along with his loving family that have passed away. Those included are his spouse, and lifetime friend our mother Soledad Garcia Maturino, his parents, all six brothers and one sister, (Andres, Jose Pillar, Flavio, Sixto, Bartolo, Pedro and children Jose, Roman, Juanita de las Mercedes and Jose Samuel. Our father, Jose was the last surviving member of his family and will be missed by friends, neighbors and family members including the majority of his nieces and nephews, whom cherished his guidance, wisdom, wit and gentle manner in which he lived his life. Of all his achievements, his children and family were to him his best treasures after God, In his youth, he worked for his parents in the family ranch, farming, raising livestock and breaking wild stallions for the use of the ranchlands in Durango, Mexico. Dad worked in the migrant program part of the Brazero Worker Program during the early 1950's in various states. He immigrated with his entire family in September of 1956. He lived and worked in Oklahoma City, OK. with the Catholic Diocese as a printer. Late summer of 1958, the family moved to the Mesilla Valley and settled permanently in Las Cruces. He worked as a home construction worker, brick layer, cement and in heavy road construction throughout the entire state of! NM and Texas, helping build the roads and highways that are part of the state's infrastucture. Between 1961 and 1962 he came to know the Lord Jesus as his savior and started attending services at the Pentecostal Assembly of God Chruch, first in El Paso, TX then in Las Cruces, NM until his passing. Surviving family members are sons and daughters; Miguel (Phoebe), Diego, Catalina, Isidro, Jose de Jesus, Maria del Refugio, Rosario Carrejo (Nick), Elvia Ester. Grandchildren; Michelle Yvette M. Beaty (Charlie, Christian, Selah Jordan Beaty), Miguel Jr. (Jesse Michael, Katie Marie), Sarah Elizabeth (Daisy), Marcela Ogle (Julio Chavez, Eian Winthrop, Julian Chavez), Jerry Ogle & (children), Verena Rey (Neven Jerod Faquar, Alisandra Lynn, Adriana Mia Maturino) Naomi Lara and children, Christi-Lorene M. Byron (Eric Gamboa, Dominik Byron-Gamboa, Natalie Rene Gamboa), Evan Carrejo, Andrea M. Garcia, Jacob Isreal M. Escalante, Brandi Jo Spence Maturino. Pall bearers will be: Nick Carrejo, Evan Carrejo, Reynaldo Granados Sr., Reynaldo Granados, Jr.,Miguel Maturino, Sergio Maturino, Honorary pallbearers: Diego Maturino, Isidro Maturino, Luis Maturino. Services will be directed by La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home on Monday, March 21, 2011 at Templo Monte Sion, 100 S. Melendres, officated by Rev. Efrain and Raquel Funes. Visitation from 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. with funeral services at 10:00 A.M.. Burial services to follow at Dona Ana Cemetery, 108 County Road, past the Dona Ana Elementary and in between the Fire Station in Dona Ana. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 8, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Willink, Straetz, Snoeyenbos, Ford Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5345/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert Arnold Willink, 87, of Park Falls, Wisconsin, died on March 23rd, 2011 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, JoAnne and Scott Straetz, in Park Falls. He was under the care of Flambeau Home Health and Hospice. Robert was born on February 1, 1924 to Arnold & Dorothy (Snoeyenbos) Willink in Baldwin, Wisconsin. The second of three boys, Robert grew up in Baldwin and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1942. In 1943 he enlisted in the US Army and served with the 70th Infantry Division in the European Theater during WWII. He was honorably discharged in February of 1946 and returned home to Baldwin. In 1946 he was married to Ruth Shafer of Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin. The marriage was blessed with three children; Gary, Jean & JoAnne. The marriage would dissolve in 1973. In 1946 Robert attended classes at UW Stout in Menomonie. He would graduate in 1950 with a BS degree in Industrial Arts. The Willink family moved to South St. Paul and opened a business selling and servicing Sunbeam appliances. He would continue to work in that industry until 1964 when he accepted a teaching position at the Southwest Minnesota Vocational Technical School in Jackson, Minnesota. In 1975 he was united in marriage to Ardis Ford in Sioux Falls, SD. Robert retired from teaching in 1985 and in 1986 he and Ardis moved to Silver City, New Mexico. They lived there until Ardis' death in 2006. Robert returned to Baldwin to be closer to his family. Following his dream, Robert bought land on the Flambeau River in Park Falls, Wisconsin and began building a cabin. In 2010, with the cabin completed, Robert moved in and lived out his days on the Flambeau River. Robert was a lifetime member of the VFW and the Lions Club even serving as President of the Silver City Lions. He was an avid horseman, hunter & fisherman. He also enjoyed woodworking, building furniture, cabinets and other assorted home! furnishings. Robert will remain in the hearts of his friends and family. This includes his; son, Gary (Sheila) Willink of Jackson, MN; daughter, Jean (Scott) Wilson of Issaquah, WA; daughter, JoAnne (Scott) Straetz of Park Falls, WI; two step-daughters, Lynn Ford of Minneapolis, MN and Lori Ford of Silver City, NM; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Paul Willink of Baldwin, WI and other relatives and close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ardis, and brother, Donald. A memorial gathering for Robert will be held on April 9, 2011 from 2-3:30pm at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Graveside services will follow at the Baldwin Cemetery. Military Honors will be performed by the Baldwin VFW and American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Robert's name to the American Cancer Society and Flambeau Hospice. Services are in the care of the O'Connell Family Funeral Home and Countryside Crematory, Baldwin, Wisconsin. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 2, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Fischer, Hamry, Lindeman, Asplund, Acheson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5344/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kay Laurel Fischer passed away on March 31 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor Hamry. She is survived by her loving, caring husband John Lindeman, her wonderful daughters, Julie Asplund (David) and Janie Acheson (Mike), Five grandchildren, Kayln and Bob Asplund, Michael, Billy and Alyssa Acheson. Kay Laurel is also survived by her father, Lawrence Ohm and two sisters, Joanie Walden (Joe) and Phyllis Clemants (Maurice Anderson), special cousin Sharon Schatz (Herm) and 4 nieces and 1 nephew. We will always remember her with admiration for her intelligence, friendly personality, great sense of humor and many accomplishments. The remarkable courage she showed as she faced her disease amazed us all. She will be sadly missed by the many who loved her. Her life has been a gift. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, April 16, 1:00pm at Belden Bridge Center, located at 1214 East Madrid St. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to ACBL Unit 380. There will be a memorial service held in Minnesota at a later date. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 5, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Harkenrider, Turner, Hamrick Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5343/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Donne M. Harkenrider of Las Cruces, NM, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 31 at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada. She was born in Kansas City, MO, on September 29, 1925 to Peter and Meta Greve. She is survived by her children: Thomas E. Harkenrider, Jeanne Hamrick and husband Don, Tomilee Turner and husband J.R.; her grandchildren: Tommy and wife Leslie, Nikki, Danielle, Alexandra, Jonathan, Benjamin, and Rachel; her great-grandchildren: Emily and Ava. At her request, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Anyone wishing to honor Donne can make a donation on her behalf to the Mesilla Valley Hospice Foundation at 575-525-5757 www.mvhospice.org or to the Defenders of Wildlife at 1-800-385-9712 www.defenders.org. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 5, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Hodges, Dunlavy, Laney, Watt Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5342/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ret. Lt. Col. Robert C. Hodges, 83, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away in his home on March 19, 2011. His viewing will be held on April 4, 2011 at Bright Funeral Home in Silver City, New Mexico from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held with Full Military Honors at Fort Bayard National Cemetery on April 5, 2011 at 1 p.m. He was born in Silver City, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph William Hodges and Eva Dunlavy Hodges. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and received the merit badge of Life. He attended Western High School in Silver City, New Mexico where he served on the Football team, Basketball team, and was a member of the Chorus. He graduated from New Mexico Military Institute with a Bachelors degree of Business Administration in 1950, proceeding to dedicate his entire career to the Armed Forces. He served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. A few of his significant awards are the Combat Infantryman badge, Jumpmaster badge, Bronze Star Medal with "V" device, and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf which resulted from 32 years in the Armed Forces. He was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, VFW, DAV, and Sertoma. In 2003, he and his family moved to Fountain Hills, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Mary Laney Hodges; daughter, Ruthie Eva Hodges; son Robert Criner Hodges Junior (Fiancé Cheryle Porter); grandchildren, Simon Barefoot (Wife, Amy Barefoot), Gavin Hodges, Liam Hodges (mother, April Williamson), Katelyn Warmuth and Kimberly Boers; brothers, Joe Hodges (wife, Dottie Hodges) and Norman Hodges; sister, Eva Hodges Watt; nephews and cousins as well as his loving pets, Duke and Dutchess. Contributions should be made in memoriam to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers. Arrangements entrusted to Bright Funeral Home, "Traditional Services and Care for your family and friends", 210 W. College Avenue, Silver City, New Mexico, (575)-388-1911. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 5, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Kuhlman, Shepherdson, Gutierrez, Perry Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5341/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joan Alice Kuhlman, 75, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Sunday, April 3, 2011 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was born September 1, 1935 in Benton Harbor, MI to Maurice and Edna Shepherdson. As a devoted member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, she served as a religious educator for 17 years. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Don Kuhlman; daughters, Sue Gutierrez and husband, David, Lori Kamphuis and husband, Tom, Anita Gutierrez and husband, Jerry, and Kathryn Perry and husband, Robert. Other survivors include a brother, Robert Shepherdson and wife, Cheryl; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 10 AM, Friday, April 8, 2011 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1327 N. Miranda Street. The Funeral Liturgy will follow immediately thereafter with Monsignor John Anderson, officiating. Cremation will follow and Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date at the St. Francis Columbarium. Serving as casket bearers will be Erik Gutierrez, J.J. Gutierrez, Chad Gutierrez, David Gutierrez, Jerry Gutierrez and Robert Perry. Joan was a devoted and very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. You will be greatly missed. We Love You! Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care". Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 5, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Austin, Harris, Gray Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5340/mb.ashx Message Board Post: George S. Austin, 92, passed away on April 3, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born to Robert S. Austin and Ruth E. Harris on April 15, 1918 in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Marie M. Austin and his granddaughter, Marcella Gray of Austin, Texas. George Austin was an active member of First Presbyterian Church. He graduated from El Paso High School on January 21, 1937, where he had been an honor student and a Cadet Colonel in ROTC. George served his country faithfully for five years in the Army Air Corps during World War II at which time he earned the European-African- Middle Eastern Medal with three bronze stars and was discharged with the rank of First Sergeant. After his discharge, he worked as a real estate broker and insurance agent in El Paso, Texas, where he belonged to the Million Dollar Group Club for Aetna Life & Casualty (1965), worked for the El Paso Museum of Art, and was a member of the Plumbing Board of Exceptions and Revisions (1981). After moving to Las Cruces in 2003, he worked at the White Raven Art Studio and established an accounting/bookkeeping service. George is survived by a brother, Robert Austin of Texas; sons, George M. Austin and wife Melinda of Silver City, NM, Andrew Austin of California, and a daughter, Deborah Austin of Las Cruces, NM. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 2 PM in the First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Boutz Road. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 8, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Biggs, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5339/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert D. Biggs, 63, of Deming passed away April 5, 2011 at his residence. The family is inviting family and friends to gather for a fellowship Friday April 8, 2011 at the Rio Mimbres Country Club at 2 O'Clock in the afternoon. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Bob was born May 30, 1947 in El Paso, Texas to Claude M. "Tough" and Oma Faye Biggs. The family moved to Deming in 1948. Bob graduated from Deming High School in 1965 and graduated from University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy in 1972, having taken time out to serve in the New Mexico National Guard. Bob practiced pharmacy in Albuquerque and Farmington. He also worked for the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy in Santa Fe before returning to Deming. In Deming he was called by then Mimbres Memorial Hospital Board to become their Pharmacy Director and served in that capacity for twenty years. He is survived by his wife Sue; son, Sean and daughter-in-law Kelley; granddaughter, Lynneah and his sister Geri. He is preceded in death by his parents and his younger brother, Jim Biggs. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the UNM College of Pharmacy or UNM school of Medicine at: unmfund.org/online-giving/medicine. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. 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. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 8, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Bullock, Cox, Swarengin, Walker Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5338/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William E. Bullock, 58, of Las Cruces died Monday, April 4, 2011. Billy as he was fondly known was born June 5, 1952 in Roswell, NM to Herbert and Claudia Cox Bullock. He was an active member of First Baptist Church, where his Christian faith sustained him in his life and lives he touched. He had been the owner operator of International Realty working in Land Development and Real Estate. He was a member and Past President of the Las Cruces Realtors Association, a former Realtor of the Year and had served on the Local and State Commission; he was also on the Planning and Zoning Commission and a member of the Rotary Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and golf but his passion was for family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Billy is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Laura Bullock of the family home; sons Michael "Mike" Bullock and wife Angelic of Albuquerque, NM and Sean Bullock of Las Cruces; daughter Liana Swarengin and husband Lance of Dexter, NM; brothers Ken Bullock and wife Vickie of Plano, TX and Daniel Walker and wife Georgia of Paradise, CA. Also surviving him is his grandson Austin and one grandchild on the way, and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sister Roger, Wayne and Rebecca Bullock. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be at 10 am on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Maurice Hollingsworth officiating. A private burial will be for the family. 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.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 8, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Sierra, , Marquez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5337/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lorenzo "Coonie Man" Landeroz Sierra, 64, entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2011, in Silver City, New Mexico. Dad you were and will be forever loved! You will always be a part of us; you will be truly missed! Lorenzo was born on May 7, 1946 to Antonio and Ysabel Sierra. He was very well known and friends with all he met. He held varies types of jobs, cabinet maker in camper trailers in Mira Loma, California; janitor at Ft. Bayard Veterans Hospital (to name a few), but his love was really construction and heavy equipment, which he taught his sons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Ysabel Sierra; two grandsons, Matthew Marquez and Angel Anastacio Sierra; three brothers, Alfredo (Freddy) Sierra, Willie Sierra and Albert (Quate) Sierra. He is survived by two sons, three daughters' fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandson; daughter, Esther Sierra Renteria and her spouse, Robert Renteria, Alex Arellano, Arturo Gomez, Justin Gomez and Cassandra Arellano of Las Vegas, Nevada. Daughter, Julia Sierra; Michael, Elizabeth, Jesse and James Marquez of Silver City, New Mexico. Son, Lorenzo (Chito) Sierra, Jr. and his spouse Suzanne Sierra, Sonny, Caesar and Adrian Sierra of Silver City, New Mexico. Son Enrique (Henry) Sierra and companion Angie, Enrique Jr., Mariah, Amber and Crystal Sierra of Silver City, New Mexico. And daughter Ysabel and her spouse Robert Gonzales, Alyssa and Raena Esther of Las Vegas, Nevada. Lorenzo was also survived by his brothers and sisters; Santos and his wife Dora Sierra of Hurley, New Mexico; Helen Archuleta of Kearny, Arizona; Frank Sierra and his companion Beatrice of Silver City, New Mexico; Hope Alviso of Vanning, California; Cecelia and her husband Edward Abalos of Silver City, N! ew Mexico; Art and his wife Susie Sierra of Silver City, New Mexico; Ysabel and her husband Danny of Mesa, Arizona. He was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Visitation will be Monday, April 11th from 3-6pm with the vigil service to begin at 6pm with Deacon Joe Arellano reciting the vigil service and holy rosary. The funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 12th at 2pm at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Rod Nichols officiating. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory and cremains will be buried at St. Vincent Catholic cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Marquez, Sonny Sierra, Eddie Abalos, Gilbert Arzola, Anthony Sierra and Augustine (Chapo) Lucero. Honorary pallbearers are his loving grandsons, Jessie Marquez, Caesar Sierra, Adrian Sierra, Enrique Sierra Jr., James Marquez and great-grandson Justin Ayden Gomez. 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. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 8, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Moulder, Gaye, Johnson, Ridens, Clark Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5336/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sheridan "Sam" Moulder, 70, of Las Cruces, crossed over to eternal life on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at La Posada- Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born June 1, 1940 in Boise City, Oklahoma to Orvile and Mildred Moulder. "Sam", as he was known to family and friends, grew up in T or C. He loved hunting and fishing, but his greatest love in life was his family, extended family and his foster children. Due to his health, Sam retired from Med Cap Bearing Company in 1995. Sam was a wonderful, loving and caring person, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Catherine; daughter, Cathy Gaye (Mark); son, Sheridan "Buddy" (Lourie) Moulder both of Montalba, TX; stepdaughters, Candy (Bob) Oliver, Sharon (Burt) and Cathy Battles, Joyce (Mike) Lameire, Kim Wallace and stepson, Eddie Battles. Other survivors include two brothers, Joe and Jack Moulder of T or C; one sister, Ruth (Lyle) Johnson of Boulder City, Nevada; eleven grandchildren, Cori, R.C., Jeffery, Bradley, Jenifer, David, Jeremiah, Gabriel, Joshua, Cherris and Caleb; six great-grandchildren, Kourtny, Alex, Alyssa, T.J., Lorenzo, Eddy and Michael. Also surviving him are all his wonderful friends in Las Cruces and T or C. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Gaye Ridens and Claudia Clark. A special thanks to Roland and Lowell. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Friday, April 8, 2011 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer. 300 East Boutz Road. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to La Posada-Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM 88005 - 523-4700. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory of Las Cruces 527-2222. For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 6, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Milton, Baldwin, Roberts, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5335/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Colonel (Ret.) Hugh Meglone Milton III, 77, passed away April 2, 2011 at his home in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born on January 19, 1934 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Major General (Ret.) Hugh Meglone Milton II and Josephine Baldwin Milton. Colonel Milton received a B.S. degree from Duke University in Political Science and a M.S. degree from the University of Southern California in Aeronautical Engineering. He was a 30 year career U.S. Air Force fighter pilot which included a combat tour in Vietnam from 1966-67 flying the F-105 Thunderchief (Thud). Colonel Milton's distinguished career enabled him to live, travel, and work in locations around the globe. Hugh was and will continue to be loved, respected and admired by his family and friends. He was a member of the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, CBSA, and Super Sabre Society. Colonel Milton is survived by his wife, Yvonne Roberts Milton, of Mesquite, NV; his son, Hugh M. Milton IV, of Austin, TX; and brother, John B. Milton, of Charleston, SC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the New Mexico State University Hugh M. Milton II Memorial Scholarship Fund that was established in honor of his father. A graveside interment service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Masonic Cemetery at 760 South Compress Road in Las Cruces, N.M. under the direction of the La Paz Graham Mortuary, 575-526-6891. You are invited to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.virginvalleymortuary.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 6, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Hernandez, Alvarez, Carabajal, Clark, Geck Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5334/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Albino A. Hernandez, 74, of Las Cruces died Saturday April 2, 2011. Al as he was fondly known was born May 22, 1936 in Fort Davis, TX to Florencio and Maria Jesus Alvarez Hernandez. Al was a veteran of US Air Force where he served our country honorably during the Korean Conflict. After his Air Force Service he entered the New Mexico Army National Guard and retired after many years of faithful service as a Command Sergeant Major of the brigade. He enjoyed the outdoors, golf and running, but his passion was for his family. Mr. Hernandez will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Margaret Hernandez of the family home; daughters Cynthia Anaya of Las Cruces and Sandra Kelley and husband Steve of Tampa, Florida; sons Albino Hernandez II and wife Anita of Santa Fe, NM and Robert Hernandez and wife Denise of Las Cruces brothers; Tomas and Florencio Hernandez; sisters Lucy Carabajal, Mary Clark and Ester Geck. Also surviving him are his seven grandchildren Elyssa, Kyanne, Garret, Chance, Jaren, Mia and Ava. Al was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother Enrique Hernandez. A visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30 pm on Thursday April 7, 2011 at Getz Funeral Home where a prayer vigil will follow at 6:30 pm. A funeral mass to celebrate his life will be at 10 am on Friday April 8, 2011 at Our Lady of Health Catholic Church with the Augustinian Recollects officiating. Rite of Committal will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military honors. The honor of being a pallbearer goes to Al's family and friends. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 6, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Van Winkle, Brock,Miller, Cahoon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5333/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sheryl Leah Van Winkle, 60, of Las Cruces passed away Monday, April 4, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 22, 1950 in Springfield, Colorado to Walter Lee and Lavonne June Rutter Van Winkle. At the time of her death, Sheryl was employed at Wal-Mart Super Center. Those left to mourn her passing include her loving companion, Jack Richmond of the family home; her mother, Lavonne Van Winkle of Las Cruces; a brother, Venton Van Winkle of Apache Junction, Arizona; three sisters, Peggy Brock, Patricia Miller (Robert) all of Las Cruces, Melissa Cahoon (Joel) of Livingston, Montana. Other survivors include her dear friend, Daniel Murphy of Dallas, Texas; her nieces and nephews, Candy, Lindy, Stephanie, Eric, Shannon, Dennis, Kristen, Nicole, Elizabeth and Jamie; numerous great nieces and nephews; her beloved cats, China, Ginger and Flower. She was preceded in death by her father and her brother, Dennis Van Winkle. As per Sheryl's request cremation will take place and no services are scheduled. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the charity of your choice. Sheryl was truly loved by her family, especially the nieces and nephews who meant so much to her. Her children were her beloved cats. Sheryl possessed the most wonderful sense of humor and could bring a smile to everyone's day. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 7, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Solano, Ellis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5332/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joseph Amelio Solano, Born to Rufelio and Lusita Solano on June 25, 1936 died Match 25, 2011. He was the middle child of three, raised on a farm in Canon City, Colorado where hard labor and discipline were appreciated at an early age. Joe, as many of us knew him, was always intrigued by knowledge, information, history, and the higher knowing. He graduated high school at Canon City in 1956, started college, and then felt a responsibility to enlist in the United States Air Force. Most of his stint was in Hawaii and he fondly reminisced about the beaches of Waikiki. He returned to Colorado after 4 years to complete his college education, though he did go on to achieve a Masters degree later. Thus began Joe's true calling. To his family, he was affectionately, "Amelio," to many friends he was "Jose", to others he was just "Joe" or "Solano". But to thousands of fortunate students over the course of 4 decades, he was respectfully "Mr. Solano". Joe lived a life devoted to others, primarily his students, who he went above and beyond to instill a foundation and a thirst for more. He dedicated most of his life to education, whether it be with the State Department in Santa Fe, as a grad assistant in Eastern New Mexico, a teacher in a maximum security prison in Southern Colorado, or in several schools in the Las Cruces school district. He remained always modest. None of us really ever could appreciate the magnitude if his good, silent, and ceaseless giving. He was a friend to so many and never hesitated to lend a hand. He involved himself in Las Cruces sister cities organization and was instrumental in strengthening the relationship we have with Lardo, Mexico. He pursued interests in the Dona Ana Coun! ty Geneological Society, and volunteered at the Brannigan Library. He never stopped giving. If there is one thing to remember Joe for, it is his ability to be a friend, a giver, a teacher, a genuinely good person. He leaves behind one sister, Maria Ellis, of Canon City, and numerous nieces and nephews he was openly fond of. he is preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Roman. We who knew and loved Joe will have a celebration of his life on Monday, April 11, from 4-7 P.M., at 4035 Cholla Road. For questions please call Brenda, at 640-1123. Please come and remember with us the beautiful imprint he left on our lives. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 7, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Merritt, Ormand Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5331/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Earl Andrew Merritt, 76, a resident of Silver City for 72 years, passed away on April 4, 2011. He was a very loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle, who will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife, Mabel, daughter, Julie Ormand and husband Brian of Las Cruces, grandchildren; Hannah, Bethany, and Zachary, and one great- grandson, Jacob, his brother, Paul Merritt of Albuquerque, his wife Laura, and daughters Rhonda and Renee, and many nieces and nephews. Earl was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Byron, and his parents Russell and Irma Merritt. Earl and family moved to Silver City from Rochester, NY in 1939. He attended Western High School and took classes at NM Western College. Earl and Mabel were married on Dec 23, 1955 and had celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Earl worked for Kennecott Copper Corp in Hurley. He was a chief surveyor with Kennecott and retired in 1989. He was an avid motorcycle rider. He was also a racing fan, attending the Indy 500 four times, and he enjoyed following NASCAR racing. There will be a viewing and family visitation on Friday, April 8, come anytime between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Baca's Funeral Chapel. The funeral service is Saturday, April 9, at 10 a.m. at The First United Methodist Church, 300 W. College Avenue. Pallbearers are Albert Smith, Tilmond Smith, Kenny Smith, Matthew Ormand, Sean Ormand, and Russell Upton. Honorary Pallbearers are Leon Pearce and Bill Massengill. To send condolences, please login to: www.bacasfuneralchapels.com Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Silver City, Baca's Silver City Crematory, 3805 Delk Drive. Phone 388-2334. Exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care" Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 7, 2011 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: marcenath158 Surnames: Holcomb, Dodson, Childress Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5330/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Known as "Al" to his friends and family, Alton B. Holcomb passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Veteran Administration Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The family suggests contributions to The Salvation Army, 3637 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111-2503. Al was born to Raeford and Edith Dodson Holcomb. Preceded in death by his parents and his sister Judith Childress, he is survived by his wife of 33 years Joan Holcomb as well as his son Matthew Holcomb of the home, his daughters Kim Ayann,Carrie Letterle, and Lesli Gomez, all of Las Cruces, NM, his brother Richard Holcomb of Kernersville, NC and his sister Gay Zimmerman of Mocksville, NC. He was grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of three. A 1955 graduate of James A. Gray High School in Winston-Salem, NC, Al served in the US Air Force until retiring in 1978. His service included assignments in Hawaii, the US embassy in China and several in the Joint Chiefs of Staff Office at the Pentagon. After retiring from the Air Force, Al worked in the private business sector for seven years and finished his career working for the US Postal Service in the Northern Virginia area. He moved his family to Olathe, Kansas in 2000 where he has lived out his retirement years. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S Blackbob, Olathe, KS followed by a Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 9 at 2:00 pm, also in the chapel of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Interment will take place during the week of April 11, 2011 in North Carolina. To leave a message for the family, please visit www. PenwellGabelOlathe.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.