This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Flachs, Snider, Churchill, Lueder, Coville, Frumveller Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5329/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gerald Max Flachs passed away on Sunday April 3, 2011 in the care of Mesilla Valley Hospice following a battle with glioblastoma. A private committal service will be held at Saint Albert the Great Newman Center in Las Cruces New Mexico on Saturday April 9 at 2 PM. The family will attend a mass which is to be held at 8:30 AM Sunday, April 10. Gerald was born in Remus Michigan on May 26, 1940 to John and Augusta (Snider) Flachs. He attended Michigan State University and received his Ph. D. degree in Electrical Engineering in 1967. He married Mary Churchill in 1965 and together they raised Brian and Sharlene in Las Cruces. Gerald served as Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New Mexico State University from 1969 until 1996 and was awarded the Robert L. Westhafer award for excellence in research in 1996. Gerald was preceded in death by his brothers Eugene and Walter and his sisters Alice Lueder and Teresa Coville. He is survived by his sister Darlene (Jack) Frumveller, wife Mary, son Brian (Lisa), daughter Sharlene (Matthew) and his grandchildren Elise, Emily, Elaine, Luke, Amanda and Brendan whom he adored. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice (299 Montana Ave, Las Cruces NM 88005) or the NMSU Tennis Team. 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: Dickey, Stark Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5328/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jeffery J. Dickey left this earth on 4/2/2011 after a lifelong battle with depression. His passion for and knowledge of our National Park System provided him with numerous volunteer opportunities that he embraced and found joy in sharing numerous parks with visitors. While his heart was always in the Twin Cities, his journey took him across this country and abroad as he captured wonderful photographs and checked destinations off his "bucket list." His pain is now over and his spirit is free to roam on the wind. He is survived by brothers Bob Dickey and wife Diane in Wisconsin, Dennis Dickey and wife Donna in Las Cruces, and sister Kathe Stark in Las Cruces as well as nephews and nieces and their families: Jennifer, Jim, Jeremy and Jessica Cotturone; James, Christa and Alex Dickey and Jon, Deanna, Tristan and Kendall Dickey, and Michael, Donna, Casey and Robin Dickey. Jeff designated the following charities for donations in his name: El Caldito, PO Box 2833, Las Cruces, NM 88004; Unity South Church, 7950 First Avenue So, Bloomington, MN 55420 for low income and homeless programs, and The KATO Foundation, 56 Danley Ranch Road, Alamogordo, NM 88310. 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: Caldwell, Anderson, Southworth, Stalker Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5327/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Irene Charlotte (Anderson) Caldwell was born on April 22, 1933 in Providence, RI. She graduated from Nurses' training school with her RN degree in 1953. In 1954 she married Robert C. Caldwell, whom she had met when she was only 6 years old and he was friends with her older brother. Together, they had 56 great years, raised 5 children, and had 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. In 1989 they left the cold of New England for the warmth of southern New Mexico. She was actively involved in Mission Lutheran Church, running Altar Guild and training acolytes for many years. She was preceded in death by a sister and brother and 2 sons Kenneth C. and R. Craig Caldwell. She is survived by her husband Robert C. Caldwell, a daughter in Exeter, Rhode Island, Christine Southworth, a daughter in Las Cruces, New Mexico, KarenAnn Caldwell-Stalker and a son in Somerset, Massachusetts, Stephen Caldwell, their spouses Gary Southworth, James Stalker and Mary Caldwell, 4 grandchildren: Gregory and Geoffrey Southworth, Rose Caldwell and Charlotte Stalker and 1 great grandchild Madeline Southworth. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Mission Lutheran Church in Las Cruces, NM with Pastor Robert Carabotta officiating. In Lieu of flowers Irene's family asks donations be made in her name to either the Humane Society or Mission Lutheran Church. 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 from April 5 to 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.

I am looking for a teacher who taught her nephew from third to six grade. Her brother was the principal of hot springs. She was very hard on kids and spanked one child really hard that he and his mother left to life near another school. Do you know who this teacher would have been. She would have taught somewhere around 1938 plus. In Hot Springs ?Elementary, in T or C. -----Original Message----- From: nmdonaan-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nmdonaan-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of nmdonaan-request@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:01 AM To: nmdonaan@rootsweb.com Subject: NMDONAAN Digest, Vol 6, Issue 22 Today's Topics: 1. Re: Hatch School Teacher (PENNY) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 08:15:09 -0500 From: PENNY <tercoch@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [NMDONAAN] Hatch School Teacher To: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com, nmdonaan@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <AANLkTi=Nidz80h8WbuQqk7KEwyMNYuoo=owFWp0pDEZB@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I found Billy Earley's obit. See below. What information are you looking for ? Billy Earley's vision shines in Florence: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice Arizona Daily Star, The (Tucson, AZ) - March 9, 1996 Deceased Name: Billy Earley's vision shines in Florence Florence resident Billy Earley, who made bandages for soldiers in two world wars and honored the memory of silent-screen star Tom Mix, died early Wednesday. She was 107. Earley, whose long history of community service drew attention far beyond her Pinal County town of Florence, suffered a stroke Tuesday. She died the next day at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix. The stroke came two days after Earley, known for her sharp wit and energy that seemed to barely diminish with age, served as grand marshal of the Founders Day Parade in Florence. ''I've met (Calvin) Coolidge, (Franklin) Roosevelt and Harry Truman, but this will be my first inauguration,'' the Democratic Party activist said at the age of 104, when she flew to Washington, D.C., to see Bill Clinton sworn in as president. Earley, a native of New York City who moved to Florence in 1929, wrapped bandages and taught Red Cross first-aid classes during World War I and II. She outlived two husbands, including her second spouse, longtime Pinal County sheriff and assessor Lynn Earley, who died in 1981. She reared three children, taught Sunday school, raised funds for crippled youngsters, hiked the Grand Canyon as a Girl Scout leader and helped preserve Pinal County history, most recently though efforts to restore the old Silver King Hotel in Florence. ''She had a feeling of responsibility to make a difference in the world,'' said her daughter-in-law, Doris Earley. Billy Earley put it another way in a 1989 interview: ''I have been privileged to serve God and country and community. But I do these things because I'm selfish. I enjoy doing them, and they keep me busy.'' In 1980, Earley led a fund-raising drive that persuaded Florence officials to plant 79 cottonwood trees along a street renamed in honor of town founder Levi Ruggles. She also led efforts to restore a vandalized monument to cowboy movie star Tom Mix on the Pinal Pioneer Parkway. Gov. Rose Mofford presented her with the 1988 Governor's Award for Historic Preservation. In 1995, Earley received a Jefferson Award for community service. ''A lot of people didn't even know that she was blind'' since losing virtually all her vision in the early 1970s, her daughter-in-law recalled. ''She used other people's eyes to assist her.'' Survivors include sons Wayne Earley of Phoenix and Roland Leeman of Florence; a daughter, Angie Earley of Tucson; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Florence Cemetery, followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at First Presbyterian Church in Florence. The family suggests memorial donations be made to First Presbyterian Church, 225 E. Butte Ave., Florence, AZ 85232; or to the Florence Historical Society, 715 S. Main St., Florence, AZ 85232. In 1994, Arizona Daily Star reporter Doug Kreutz filed an "earley.htm" in-depth feature about Earley's efforts to preserve the statute of Tony the Wonder Horse, Tom Mix's steed. Photo by Ed Compean, 1994 Star photo Earley was the grand marshal in Florence parade Page: 1A Copyright (c) 1996 The Arizona Daily Star On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 11:54 PM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com < gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: WCarradine7667 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.cou > nties.donaana/5171.1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Thank you for your reply. This is the correct person. Unfortunately, > he died last March, before I began to look for this family. > > 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 > ------------------------------ To contact the NMDONAAN list administrator, send an email to NMDONAAN-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the NMDONAAN mailing list, send an email to NMDONAAN@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ 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 email with no additional text. End of NMDONAAN Digest, Vol 6, Issue 22 ***************************************

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Roush, Traina, Sherrod, Stoltzfus, Harrison Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5326/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Esther Sherrod-Roush, former NMSU Nursing Department Head died in San Antonio, TX of natural causes on March 24, 2011. Mrs. Sherrod-Roush was born Esther Traina in 1920 in Schenectady, New York to Rev. and Mrs. Traina moved their family to New Jersey where Esther grew up and attended Montclair State Teachers College eventually teaching high school. After her first husband, Harold Roy died in World War II Esther moved to NYC and worked for the NY Railroad system selling tickets in Penn Station. In December 1944, she moved to Pontiac, Michigan to work for the Camp Fire Girls and soon became the Executive Director. She also worked for the Pontiac City Recreation Department and during that time set up a program for hospitalized kids. They called themselves the "play ladies" and it was here that Mrs. Sherrod-Roush's interest in nursing was first sparked. Before long she was an Administrative Assistant at Pontiac General Hospital. She was married to Ralph Sherrod in 1947 and in 1952 she enrolled in Yale University School of Nursing finishing her BSN at Wayne State University in 1955. By 1956, she was the Obstetrical instructor at St. Joseph's Hospital's Mc Cauley School of Practical Nursing and 1957 became director until 1963 when she returned to Wayne State University to complete her Master's Degree in Nursing. Sherrod-Roush was the founder of the LPN program for the Board of Education in Pontiac, Michigan and ran it for six years before moving to Ferris State College ! in Big Rapids, MI. where she started the Nursing "Step" Program whereby students first earned their LPN and then their ADN. Such "career ladder" programs made advancing in nursing possible for many students who would not have advanced otherwise and these programs were instrumental in providing a strong, professional nursing workforce for the rapidly evolving medical world. In 1974, Mr. and Mrs. Sherrod moved to Las Cruces and joined NMSU's College of Human & Community Services (now College of Health & Social Services) where Esther once again created a career ladder for nurses: LPN to ADN and adding the BSN rung in 1984. During her tenure at NMSU Sherrod was also one of the founders of the Mesilla Valley Hospice. Mr. and Mrs. Sherrod retired in 1985 and a year latter they sold their home and hit the road for five years of fun and adventurous RV-ing throughout the United States. The gasoline shortage in 1991 forced them to buy a "home base" in Las Cruces where Ralph Sherrod died two years later. In 1995, Esther Sherrod married Donald C. Roush, former Vice President of NMSU and they resided in Las Cruces until his death October 21, 2001. Esther Sherrod Roush moved to San Antonio, TX in 2003 to live with her niece Carol Stoltzfus, a graduate of the NMSU nursing program. Sherrod-Roush is survived by her niece Carol Stoltzfus, nephew John Harrison, grand nieces Andrea Stoltzfus, Rachel Harrison and Maureen Harrison and grand nephew Robert Stoltzfus. At her request no Memorial Service will be held. Donations may be made to the Mesilla Valley Hospice in her name. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 30, 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: Hilton, Weidenfeller Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5325/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dan Hilton, of La Mesa, NM passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the age of 70. Dan was a native of Wisconsin, graduating from Elkhorn High, and the University of Wisconsin. He worked at the state of WI for many years. He was very proud of his work as an accountant at the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope. Dan was a passionate fan of the Packers, Chicago Cubs, and Wisconsin Badgers. He was especially proud of his volunteer work with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. He was named "Madison Scout of The Year" in 1978. Dan is survived by his stepson, Matt Weidenfeller and his daughter-in-law, Mary Beth. Dan was preceded in death by his beloved wife Linda Hilton. No service will be held. Donations may be sent to the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, Las Cruces, NM. May you never walk alone. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 30, 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: Christian, Diebert, Wiltz, Horg, Peck, Olson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5324/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dr. Leo M. Christian, 95, died peacefully at the Good Samaritan Society Las Cruces Village in Las Cruces, NM, early Saturday, March 26, 2011. He was born Leo Christian in Fresno, CA on September 22, 1915 to the late Henry Christian, Sr. and Marie Katrin Diebert Christian. He later took his brother-in-law Martin Wiltz's first name as his middle name. He was predeceased in 2005 by his wife and dearest friend of 64 years, Harriet Alice Christian. Leo spent his childhood in Fresno and Modesto, CA. He was a graduate of University of California at Davis and become first a high school and later a college agriculture teacher. He served in the U.S. Army in California as an instructor during World War II. He graduated from UCLA with a Doctors Degree in Education and served as the Dean of Admissions and Records at El Camino Community College in Gardena, CA for 27 years until his retirement in 1980. After retiring, Leo and Harriet moved to Aptos, CA, and were very active in the Symphony Guild there. They moved to Las Cruces, NM, in October of 1993 to join their daughter's family. Leo loved to travel with his wife Harriet and they circled the globe visiting cities and countries on every Continent. He enjoyed meeting new people and never found a person he couldn't talk to. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family and frequently traveled to California to visit. In Las Cruces he was involved in the activities of his residence, the Good Samaritan Las Cruces Village, including participating in the choir and acting. He is survived by his brother, Harry Christian of Sunnyvale, CA, his son, Neil H. Christian and his wife Gale of Clemson, SC, his granddaughter Lori Christian of Mariposa, CA and great grandsons Cameron Christian and Christopher Hunt of Florida, his daughter Jean A. Davis of Las Cruces, NM and his treasured granddaughter Marianne Davis, and beloved great grandsons, Joseph Kester and David Kester, Jr. of Las Cruces, numerous nieces and nephews . In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Jacob, Henry Jr., Carl Christian, Alexander, Arthur, Roy; sisters, Louise Wiltz, Marie "Katie" Horg, Anna Christian, Amelia Christian, Emma Peck, Lea Olson; and his son-in-law, Stewart Davis of Las Cruces. He truly will be missed by friends and family, but his memory will continue to live on through all of us. A celebration of his life for friends and family will be held at the Good Samaritan Society Las Cruces Village Social Center on Monday, April 4 at 4 PM. Cremation was handled by La Paz-Graham funeral home. Your favorite memories of Leo can be shared by emailing them to sjdavis10100@yahoo.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to your favorite charity. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 31, 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: Fletcher, Smith, Romero Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5323/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Josephine "Josie" Fletcher passed away peacefully at her home in Bayard, on Tuesday, March 29, at the age of 86. Josie was born in Peñasco, New Mexico, to Fred Smith and Josefa Romero on November 13, 1924, and lived in Grant County nearly all of her adult life. Josie worked as a bailiff, and enjoyed jogging, swimming, and especially bingo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Fletcher. Josie is survived by her son, Michael Fletcher and his wife, Catherine, of Bayard; her daughter Patricia Schroeder and husband, Tony, of Portales; five grandchildren, Joey Blanton (Alandren) of Albuquerque, Heather Blanton of Cloudcroft, Diana (Jude) Gabaldon of Farmington, and John Fletcher and Michael W. Fletcher of Bayard, and five great-grandchildren, Israel, Abigail, Abram, Isaac, and Grace Gabaldon. Visitation will be at Baca's Funeral Chapels on Thursday, March 31, 2011 from 5-6pm. The prayer vigil will follow at 6pm with Joe Gutierrez leading the rosary. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, April 1, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Bayard at 9am with Fr. Paulus Kao officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Heather Blanton, Joey Blanton, Alandren Etlantus-Blanton, John L. Fletcher, Michael W. Fletcher, and Tony Schroeder. Honorary bearers are Jude and Diana Gabaldon and their children, Israel, Abigail, Abram, Isaac, and Grace. 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 March 31, 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: Serna, Lucero, Lopez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5322/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Benjamin L. Serna, 93, of Las Cruces, our beloved brother & uncle went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2011. At the time of passing he was residing at the New Mexico Veterans Hospital in T or C, New Mexico. Tarzan as he was fondly known by his brother Ramon was born Oct. 17, 1917 in Picacho, NM to Cesario and Constancia Lucero Serna. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp where he served our country honorably during WW II in the Battle of Midway and Iwo Jima. Ben had been a Las Cruces City Policeman before moving to California where he also served many years of faithful service for the Chrysler Corp. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, carpentry and family gatherings. Even though he and his beloved wife, Angie, were not blessed with children, he loved them all and all his nieces and nephews loved him. Ben, who stood 6' 7", had a heart as big as his stature. He is survived by his three brothers for whom he was a roll model; Manuel L. Serna, Ramon L. Serna and Jimmie L. Serna all of Las Cruces and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Serna was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Angelina Lopez. A prayer vigil will be at 9 AM at Our Lady of Health Catholic Church on Saturday April 2, 2011 where his funeral mass will follow also 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 his family Arturo Serna, George Rodriguez, Daniel Chasse, Joseph Villegas, John Ayers and Elias Lopez. Honorary Pallbearers are Walter Maya, Ian Villegas, Art Serna Jr., Ricardo Torres, David Rodriguez, and all the nieces and nephews from the Lopez 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 March 31, 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: Ahrens, Gomez, Gemoets Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5321/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Louise R. Ahrens, 86, of Las Cruces passed away peacefully March 27, 2011. She was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. In 1946 she married her husband of 61 years, Lee Ahrens, who preceded her in death. She spent the next 20 years as a career Army wife. They were always on the move, sometimes with Louise following Lee, as she twice traveled across the Atlantic Ocean by ship, with her children in tow. She fell in love with New Mexico while stationed in Albuquerque and was determined that she would return. They did return when Lee was later stationed at the Army Reserve Center in Las Cruces. Perhaps some of their happiest years were spent at Trout Valley, NM in the beautiful Gila Mountains where they built two homes and lived for nineteen years before returning to Las Cruces. Because of her love for her family, she always said she wanted to live to be a hundred. Louise is survived by one son Craig J. Ahrens of Belding, Michigan; two daughters, Ann M. Gomez and Joyce L. Gemoets (Gary) of Las Cruces, NM. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends for a memorial service celebrating her life will be at Getz Funeral Home on Saturday April 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Don Shockley of Church on the Rock officiating. Louise will be laid to rest next to her loving husband Lee, at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Her family would like to give special recognition and thanks to the wonderful staff at Casa Bella, as well as the equally wonderful staff and volunteers from Mesilla Valley Hospice. 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 March 31, 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: Brack, Cantwell, Burnside, Munster Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5320/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ruth Marjorie "Marge" Brack, 89, passed from this life to glory on March 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Bill, her parents and one sister. Marge will be lovingly missed by six children: Bill Brack III (Marina) of Germany, Pat Cantwell (Larry) of Portales, Bob Brack (Sheila) of Las Cruces, Kathie Burnside (Greg) of Edmonds WA, Brian Brack (Jennifer) of Albuquerque, and Bill Munster (Phyllis) of Bend OR., sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Marge grew up running in the woods and swimming in the ocean and marshes in Grays Harbor, WA. Her greatest adventure began when she met a "big sailor" at a USO dance in Seattle in 1945. After seven dates in ten days, she accepted his marriage proposal. After his return from the war in the Pacific, they married and moved to Los Angeles. Bill's career with the Santa Fe Railroad took them to Chicago, Clovis, and back to Chicago. They retired to Clovis in 1978. In the years prior to her husband's death in 2000, they loved to travel. In 2004, Marge moved to Las Cruces. Marge was a passionate reader, an intellectual, a spirited debater - and a mean poker player. She had a quiet faith that she instilled in her children. She was a cheerleader, supporter, and defender of her husband. Their faith sustained them through debilitating arthritis, cancer, and all of life's obstacles. She taught us how to love God, our spouses, and our children. She was a lady in the truest sense of the wor! d and was, at the same time, tough as nails. maybe from swimming in 50 degree water in Washington. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by Fr. Carlos Chavez, Saturday, April 2, 2011, at 10:30 am. Her grandsons will serve as honorary pall bearers. Internment will follow the Mass at Lawnhaven Cemetery with arrangements by Muffley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, a fund has been set up at the Good Samaritan Society, Las Cruces Village, to place Bibles in each resident's room. Services have been entrusted to the care of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home 555 West Amador, Las Cruces NM 88005 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 1, 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: Garcia, Lope, Medina, Gonzales Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5319/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Henry L. Garcia, 51, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Monday, March 28, 2011 at Gila Regional Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1959 to Joe M. Garcia and Maria Elena Lopez in Tijuana, Mexico. He was co-owner of Garcia's Waste Management. He's worked all of his life. He is survived by his wife of 32 yrs., Denise M. Garcia of Santa Clara; two sons, Mario Garcia and companion Michelle Soto of Arenas Valley; Nicholas Garcia of Santa Clara; one daughter, Ashley Garcia of Santa Clara; four brothers, Rene Garcia and wife Nellie of San Diego, CA; Joe Garcia Jr. of Hurley; Steve Garcia and companion Phyllis of Albuquerque; Michael Garcia and wife Julie of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters, Sylvia Garcia of Phoenix, AZ; Irene Garcia of Bayard; uncles, Danny Lopez, Albert and Tina Lopez, Danny Jr. and Joanne Lopez of Albuquerque; cousins, Gloria and Sandra Lopez; three grandchildren, Alicia Garcia, Felicity Garcia and Isaac Medina; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Mario and Tony Garcia; two sisters, Maria Gonzales and Consuelo Garcia. Visitation will be Monday, April 4th from 3-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the vigil service to begin at 6pm with Deacon Bill Holguin reciting the holy rosary. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated Tuesday, April 5th at 10am at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Father Paulus Kao officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Clara cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Garcia, Joe Garcia Jr., Michael Garcia, Nick Garcia, Albert Lopez, Marty Madrid and Danny Lopez. Honorary pallbearers will be Felipe Guerrero and Daniel Garcia. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "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 1, 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: Moore, Nelson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5318/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Carl Anderson Moore passed away on March 29th, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Silver City, NM on August 11th, 1959. He attended Silver City High School and graduated from NMSU in 1982. Carl married his wife, Sharon N. Moore on May 14th, 1983 at Anthony United Methodist Church. After working in the financial industry, he traded his suits and ties for Wranglers and cottonseed. Carl joined his father-in-law, Joe A. Nelson, in farming the New Mexican land, coaxing life out of soil for twenty years. He served as a member of the National Cotton Council of America and was Producer and Member Representative for the New Mexico Cotton Council. Carl also served on the Board of Directors for the Mesa Farmers Gin. He shared his wealth of produce with any neighbor that would allow their yard and home to be overwhelmed with onions, pecans, pumpkins and chilies. Each Christmas he decorated his neighborhood with luminarias, sharing the joy of his favorite season. Very much to the del! ight of his children, Carl was known to bring home all sorts of critters, from guppies and puppies to calves and bunnies. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; his three children, Lindsay, Kelly and Kyle Moore; his mother, Shirley M. Moore; his brothers, Fred and Gary Moore; and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service Friday, April 1st, 2011 at 1 pm, at Anthony United Methodist Church, 101 Franklin Street, Anthony, TX. Donations may be made to La Mariposa Hospice at Providence Hospital in El Paso, TX. Carl's wife and children extend their deepest gratitude to every friend, family member, nurse and doctor who brought such joy to him during his last days. Sharon, Lindsay, Kelly and Kyle treasure your friendship, love and devotion. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on April 1, 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: EvetteHeim79 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5316/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HOLA busco información de ascendencia en los padres de Antonia Blanco Heim y padres grandes, si cualquiera tiene cualquier información por favor contacto mí en Ascendencia.com gracias. 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: Avalos, Hernandez, Guzman, Martinez,Molinar Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5315/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Maker our Lord Jesus Christ on March 25, 2011. Candelaria was born in Tortugas, New Mexico on January 25, 1921 to Piro Tiwa Manso Cirildo Avalos and to a beautiful Native American Apache mother Guadalupe Avalos. Canelaria retired from Memorial Medical Center after 20 years of service in the housekeeping department. She had a passion for cooking, enjoyed reading and walking. She will be remembered most for her deep faith and love for our Blessed Mother our Lady of Guadalupe. She is survived by one son Antonio Avalos and two daughters, Nellie Hernandez and husband Salvador and Ramona Avalos. One brother Eliseo Avalos and his daughter Mary Jane Avalos. Two sisters Ciprana Guzman of Watsonville, CA and Mary Hernandez of Mesilla, NM. Candelaria was blessed with seven grandchildren Juan Diego Lara, Merlinda Acosta, Mary Hernandez, Terese Ceballos and her husband Cesar, Sal Hernandez, Jr., Anthony Avalos and Angel Leigh Hammering. She had seventeen great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents her son Guadalupe Avalos, two sisters Frances Molinar, Petra Martinez and one brother Adolfp Avalos. Visitation for Candelaria will begin Tuesday evening, March 29 from 6-7pm at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home Chapel 555 W. Amador with a prayer vigil to begin at 7pm. Funeral mass will take place on Wednesday March 30, at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church 100 S. Espina at 10:00am, at her request, cremation will follow. Pallbearers will be Juan Diego Avalos, Juan Jr. Avalos, Joseph Hernandez, Gustavo D. Soto, Anthony Avalos, and Cheyenne Cabellos. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 29, 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: Angell, Biebel, Broatch Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5314/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Evelyn Angell left this life March 22, 2011 to join her Saviour, Jesus Christ. Born Evelyn Helene to Louise and Bill Biebel on April 27, 1924 in Bridgeport, CT, she had one older sister, who preceded her in death -- Katherine Biebel Broatch. Evie met and married Bill Angell and settled in Fairfield, Ct. where they raised four children. Their lakeside home was the gathering place for friends and family for many years. In 2001, they moved to Las Cruces, NM and settled in Trails West where they made many new friends. Loving husband Bill died in 2004. Evie was a woman of great faith whose strength was an inspiration to many. She was an advocate and care giver to the unfortunate, forgotten, and those in pain. Throughout her full and vibrant life, she shared her love of fashion and the arts, nature, and family with others. Her actions and words expressed her deep values: consideration for the Earth and all of God's children and creatures. Her spirit will be carried in the hearts of many who knew her, including sons, David, Tom, and Curt; daughter Pamela; daughters-in-law Rebecca and Mary Lou; grandsons Cory and Max; granddaughters, Katelyn, Kerri and Kylie; nieces and nephews Bob, Jim, Jack, Kathy, Rachel and their families; and many new and lifelong friends in various parts of the country. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, PO Box 6875, Las Cruces, NM 88005. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am Sat. April 16th at Peace Lutheran Church, 1701 Missouri Ave., Las Cruces. A Celebration of her Life will take place at 5:30 pm on Sun. April 17th at Trails West Community Center, 1450 Avenida de Mesilla. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 30, 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: Avalos, Beltran, Molinar, Martinez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5313/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Adolfo B. Avalos returned home to his heavenly Father on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the age of 85. He was born on June 17th, 1925 in Tortugas, NM to Cirildo Avalos and Guadalupe Beltran Avalos. Adolfo Avalos was a life-long resident of the Mesilla Valley and served in the United States Army during World War II and was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. Adolfo and his beloved wife Eva celebrated 62 years of marriage. He enjoyed the outdoors and his routine walks around the neighborhood where he was fondly known as "Rudy". In addition, he was a tribal elder for the Piro-Manso-Tiwa Pueblo de San Juan de Guadalupe Indian Tribe. While on the tribal council and as an elder he was a key participant at numerous ceremonial events playing his drum and singing the traditional tribal chants. Adolfo was instrumental in teaching and training other members of the tribe for the benefit of future generations. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cirildo and Guadalupe Avalos and sisters Francis Molinar and Petra Martinez. He is survived by his wife Eva Avalos, his four children, Adolfo M. Avalos Jr. (Tedde Avalos), Edward M. Avalos, Richard M. Avalos (Joyce), Terri D. Singh (Jerry Singh), his sisters Candalaria Avalos, Cipriana Guzman, and Mary Hernandez and his brother Eliseo Avalos. He is also survived by his eleven grandchildren Alexandra Terrell (Tom), James Avalos, James Avalos, Dwayne Avalos, Megan Skinlo (Mark Skinlo), Jared Singh, Adam Avalos (Laura Avalos), Russell Avalos, Felicia Avalos, Jamie Singh (Josh Savage), and Kyle Avalos and several great grandchildren. Adolfo will also live on in the memories of his other family members and countless friends. The rosary will be held Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 7:00pm and the funeral mass will be held Monday March 28, 2011 at 10:00am. All services will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. 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 March 30, 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: Cordova, Gonzales, Valdez, Almendarez, Gutierrez, Carillo Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5312/mb.ashx Message Board Post: With deep sadness we announce the passing of Sam Cordova on March 28, 2011. Sam was a longtime resident of El Paso, born in Hurley, NM on May 31, 1938. He will be lovingly missed by his sons, Benjamin of El Paso, Sam and his wife Jeanette of Las Cruces, William and Jacob of El Paso. He was "Papa Sam" to his grandkids Mia, Ben, Jaden, and Elijah. Also sharing his memory are his sisters, Dora Gonzales of Tuscon, Ruth Valdez of El Paso, Betsy Almendarez and husband Peter of Odessa, his brothers Jimmy and Sal, both from Fresno, his ex wife Dina Marcus of El Paso, and numerous nieces and nephews. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Esther Cordova, his brothers Mike and Ben, and sisters Elisa Gutierrez and Esther Carillo. He graduated from El Paso Technical Institute in 1956. He was employed by White Sands Missile Range and later transferred to Ft. Bliss where he retired in 1993. He was currently a Real Estate agent with Success Realty and Carefree Homes. Sam truly was a people person who never met a stranger. He was a father figure and a positive role model for many of Bengy and Sam's friends. He had many friends through his involvement with the Shriners', Boy Scouts, Andress Football Boosters, and Highland Presbyterian Church. We will miss his great sense of humor and his many wonderful stories. Please join us for a celebration of his life to be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 2:30 pm at Highland Presbyterian Church. Interment to follow at a later date. Services Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 30, 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: Dominguez, Parra Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5311/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rachel Alice Parra Dominguez, 72, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away March 26, 2011. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eddie J. Dominguez, her parents, and her oldest sister. She is survived by the following children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: son, Eddie Joe Dominguez, Jr., grandchildren, Jesse Dominguez, Jenna Bednarski, Daniel Dominguez, Katrina Maldonado, Isabel Dominguez, and seventeen great grandchildren; daughter, Teresa L. Lara, grandchildren Jessica Perez, Noelle Currier, and Damien Tyler Bullard, and three great grandchildren; daughter, Cindy Lindsey, grandchildren Samuel, Benjamin, and Elizabeth Lindsey; and daughter, Carol Dominguez Shay, and grandchild Nathaniel Shay. Ms. Dominguez is also survived by five sisters and one brother, numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held March 31, 2011 at 6:00 PM at French's Funeral Home on 7121 Wyoming Blvd, NE. The rosary and Mass will begin at 9:30 a.m. on April 1, 2011 at Prince of Peace Catholic Community located on 12500 Carmel Ave, NE . Burial services following the Mass will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A reception at Prince of Peace will follow the burial from noon to 2:00 p.m. Please visit www.frenchmortuary.com to view a tribute to Ms. Dominguez and to leave any messages for the family Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 30, 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: Wallace, Crawford, Janavaris Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5310/mb.ashx Message Board Post: W.J. 'Dub' Wallace, 86, died Monday, March 28, at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. He was named W.J. in tribute to the two women who helped deliver him on the family farm in Crawford, Texas. W and J were their initials. Mr. Wallace was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II, where he served on the hospital ship USS Bountiful and crossed the equator 32 times. He piloted a small boat that transported the wounded from shore to ship. In 2009, he was recognized with a certificate and medal of appreciation by the Mayor and Las Cruces City Council for his service to the United States. In September of 1946, while a student at McMurry College in Abilene, Texas, he met Elizabeth Crawford. They married on Valentine's Day, 1947, and remained happily married until his death. They moved to New Mexico in 1948, where he enrolled at New Mexico A&M (now NMSU) and earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural science. They moved to Deming in 1953, where he first worked f! or Western Cotton Oil and then for Western Farm Bureau. In December of 1962, they moved back to Las Cruces, where he managed the Crop Hail Department of Western Farm Bureau, from which he retired in 1987. He was a respected crop-damage adjuster, and he traveled extensively throughout New Mexico, Arizona and Texas to assist his clients in the aftermath of hail storms. He served on the steering committee of the First Methodist Church while in Deming, where he also taught Sunday School, and spent many years as an active member of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Las Cruces. He served locally both as a scout leader and a hospital volunteer, and was generous with his colorful auctioneering talents, which he - and we - loved. He and Elizabeth had three sons. David Bruce Wallace was born in 1952; Jonathan Carter Wallace was born in 1959; and James Crawford Wallace was born in 1961. He also had a beloved "second son", Jess Williams, who was a graceful companion and selfless caregiver in Dub's later years. In addition to his widow and children, he is mourned by a brother, Frank and his wife Lois; a sister, Lucille and her husband Cecil; his daughters-in-law, Alice (Jonathan), Cherie (James) and Jurian (David); his sisters-in-law, Judy Bartay and Anita Wallace; his brothers-in law, Rev. Jim Crawford (and wife Sue) and Nace Crawford, Jr. (and wife Joy); and a grandson, Geoffrey Janavaris; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. His brothers Joseph, James, and sister Alberta passed before him. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Las Cruces. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery west of Las Cruces. 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 March 30, 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.