This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Wood, Kightlinger Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5271/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with heavy hearts that we announce that ETHEL VIRGINIA WOOD, age 87 passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011, at her home in Las Cruces. Ethel was born on January 17, 1924 in Meadville, Pennsylvania to Marie and Halbert Kightlinger. She married her husband of 69 years, Ted on October 3, 1940. After many military tours of duty, they moved to Las Cruces in 1959. Ethel is survived by two daughters, Sandra Smock and husband Bill of Las Cruces, Carole Hurley and husband Charles of Houston, TX; two sons, Ted Wood, and wife Janet of Placitas, NM, and Ray Wood and wife Vickie to Austin, TX. Other survivors include her seven grandchildren, Debbie, Billy, Stacie, James, Angie, Christie, and Todd; along with thirteen great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wood is preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Wood on January 9, 2009, her parents Marie and Halbert, a sister Winnie and her granddaughter Dr. Andrea Gainey. Visitation will being at 1 PM on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. The Funeral Service will being at 2PM. Cremation will follow and Inurnment of Cremains will be at 11 AM on Monday, March 21, 2011 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, TX, where she will re-join her late husband Ted. Entrusted to the Care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory, of Las Cruces. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." Las Cruces Sun News 16 March 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: Guerra, Lucero,Lujan Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5270/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and friend; Estela "The Boss" Guerra, 77, of Las Cruces on Sunday, March 12, 2011. She was born December 31, 1933 in Old Picacho, New Mexico. She was a business owner of many fabulous restaurants and tortilla factories; The Alamo Tortilleria in Alamogordo, Las Cruces and in Orlando, Florida, The Alamo Tortilla Factory in Titusville Florida, The Alamo Mexican Kitchen and the Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Rockledge and in Titusville, Florida and The Tres Hermanas Adobe Factory in Columbus, New Mexico. Survivors include, her sons; Francisco Guerra of Las Cruces, and Miguel Guerra from Titusville, Florida, daughters; Dorthy Schroeder, Frances Gill, and Kathy Hernandez, and grandchildren; John, Robert, Luis, Frances and Casey. She was preceded in death by her husband Antonio Guerra Sr., son Antonio Guerra Jr. and Ronnie Guerra, mother, Francisca Lucero, brother, Ernesto Lucero and niece Paulette Lujan. Services will be on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 2 PM at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home Chapel, interment to follow at Masonic Cemetery at 3 PM. Pallbearers will be; Francisco Guerra, Miguel Guerra, Gus Garcia, Guadalupe Lopez, Bernabe Noreiga and Charley Lewis. To sign the guest book log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 16, 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: Armendariz, Quinones Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5269/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ernestina Q. Armendariz, 80, of Las Cruces, died Friday March 11, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born November 7, 1930 in Fabens, TX to Ignacio and Maria Quinones. She enjoyed crocheting and being outside in her garden. But her true love was her family; everyone knew that you did not leave one of the many family gatherings without dancing with Ernestina. Everyone also knew that you never left her house hungry; she loved cooking for them all. She will be missed by all that loved her. She is survived by three sons, Manuel, Danny and companion Rachel of Las Cruces, NM and Joe and wife Annie of Albuquerque, NM; seven daughters, Bertha Morales and husband Enrique of Eloy, AZ; Angela Soltero and husband Guillermo, Martha A. Herrera, Emma Armendariz and companion Greg, Marie Armendariz, Vicki Armendariz, and Elsa Armendariz all of Las Cruces, NM. She is also survived by one brother, three sisters, twenty-one grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Brijido, daughter Carmen, son Brijido Jr. grandson Carlos and three brothers and one sister. A visitation will be held from 10-12 pm Thursday March 17, 2011 at Getz Funeral Home. The rosary/funeral mass will be given the same day at 2pm at the Our Lady of Health Catholic Church. Cremation will follow the services and a private family rite of committal will be given at Masonic Cemetery a later date. Pallbearers will be Manuel, Danny, Joe, Tony and Jesus Armendariz, and Charlie Dabbs. 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 16, 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: Castillo, Lopez, Leyba Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5268/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rev. Nicolas L. Castillo Jr., age 69, of Bayard, NM came to the sunset of his life on March 12, 2011. Nicolas was born in Santa Rita, NM on January 5, 1942. He was the son of Nicolas P. Castillo Sr. and Delfina Lopez Castillo. He attended Cobre High School, but left short of graduation to pursue his calling and join the ministry at the young age of 17 years old. He dedicated his entire life to the service of the Lord and held true to his calling until his passing day. Nicolas was ordained to the ministry in 1960 and began his service to the Lord as an evangelist in the states New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. During this period, he also ministered to a congregation in Casper, Wyoming. Upon his return to New Mexico in the late 1960's, he assumed the ministry of his father, Nicolas P. Castillo Sr. at the Apostolic Church in Bayard, New Mexico where he served in this capacity for number of years. In early 1977, he founded and established the Evening Light Tabernacle serving as its Pastor until his death. His favorite pastimes included spending time with his family, restoring his 1953 Oldsmobile and other collectible automobiles, traveling, camping, bird watching, playing his guitar and saxophone, and listening to music. He had a deep love and appreciation for mocking birds and the beautiful melodies they could sing. He is survived by Lydia Leyba Castillo, his wife and constant companion of 48 years. His memory lives on through his children and their spouses; Mark Anthony Castillo and his wife Sandra, Maria Martina Sublasky, Israel Cirilo Castillo and his wife Anna Liza, and Joshua Daniel Castillo and his wife Narges. He was the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren including Mark, Jessica, Josiah, Corina, Jennifer, Nicolas, Zeta, and Savion. His surviving siblings include Robert, Rudy, Macario, Joshua, Samuel, Nahum, Aurora, Noemi Corbly (Don), Lydia Garcia (Bernabe), Deborah Perez (Mike), Delfina Gallegos (Joe), and Jemima Bauch (Richard) He has numerous nephews and nieces across the United States and abroad. He was preceded in death by his son Nicolas L. Castillo III, his parents Nicolas & Delfina Castillo, and his siblings including Abednego, Manahen, Esther, Maria Martina, Frank, Bernabe, and Joseph. Many words can be used to describe Nicolas, but in the eyes of those who loved him and knew him very well - he was a beacon in the midst of a storm - someone you could always depend on. He was a man of high integrity, and was a consummate and living example of a true Christian. He lived a life of dedicated service often putting the needs of others before his very own, and never expected anything in return. He believed that eternal life was living for others and touched countless lives through his ministry and fellowship. Please join us in celebrating his life's journey and the unwavering service he gave to performing God's work on earth. An evening service will be held on March 17th, 2011, at 7:00 pm at Terrazas Funeral Homes. The funeral service will be held on March 18th, 2011 at 10:00 AM, officiated by the Rev. Roy Carpenter, of [City, State]. Nicolas will be laid to eternal rest at Memory Lane in Silver City, New Mexico following the funeral service. Rest in peace, dear Nicolas. You were an amazing Pastor, and a benchmark example of a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. May your memory live on forever. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 16, 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: Estrada, Serna Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5267/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lorenzo "Larry" Estrada Sr. passed away on March 10, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Larry was born and raised in Mesilla, NM on February 17, 1956 to Elias Estrada and Chavela Serna Estrada. He is survived by his children Jennifer Estrada-Olivas, Rebecca Estrada and companion David Weinrich, Bernadette Estrada, and Lorenzo (Larry) Estrada Jr., all of Las Cruces. He is also survived by his grandchildren Isaiah Borunda, Josh and Jonah Olivas, Sadie and Saul Lujan, Vincent Barela, Steven and Sierra Padilla, Pablo, Jazalyn, Daniel, and Estrella Estrada, and one great grandchild Baby Zay Zay. Larry is also survived by brothers Elias Estrada Jr., Tony Serna, and sisters Mary Helen Estrada, Dolores Estrada, and Yolanda and Tony Roque. He is preceded in death by Elias Estrada Sr., Chavela Estrada, and Richard Estrada. Pallbearers will be; Leo Olivas, David Weinrich, Vincent Barela Jr., Isaiah Borunda, Elias Estrada and Jorge Billafuerte. Honoray bearers will be Josh Olivas, Pablo Estrada, and Joe Montoya. Visitation for Larry will begin on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home Chapel 555 W. Amador Ave from 6-7pm with a prayer vigil to begin at 7pm. Funeral mass will take place at 10:00am at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church on Friday, March 18, 2011 with burial to follow at Masonic Cemetery. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 16, 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: Acker, Jones Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5266/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rex Stanley Acker, 88, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life Saturday, April 12, 2011 at Las Cruces Nursing Center. He was born April 25, 1922 in Rotan, Texas to George and Lucy Jones Acker. Mr. Acker served his country honorably in the United States Army-Air Force during World War II and retired from the New Mexico Highway Department as an Assistant Maintenance Superintendent. Survivors include his loving wife, Lois Ruebush Acker of the family home; a son, Clay Acker and wife Catherine of Las Cruces; two grandchildren, Kyle and Kimberley Acker. Visitation for Mr. Acker will begin at 9:30 AM Friday, March 18, 2011 in Baca's Peace Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Funeral Service is scheduled for 10 AM with Pastor Doug Cowan officiating. A Graveside Service will be held the same afternoon at 2 PM in Mountain View Cemetery in Deming with Leonard Ruebush of the Church of Christ officiating. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: McMahon, Briones, Garcia Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5265/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gloria Manterola McMahon, of Las Cruces passed away to be with the Lord on March 2nd, 2011 in Orland, CA. Survivors include; Mary Lou Briones, Emilia Garcia, Amanda Rosales, Ray, and Peter Manterola. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 16, 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: Valdez, Montoya, Moncada Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5264/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Amparo Valdez, 77 of Anthony, New Mexico, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. Amparo, or better known as "Mapayo" to her grandchildren, was born to Donaciano Montoya and Gertrudis Moncada on October 25, 1933 in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico. Mapayo was a devoted parishioner at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, involved with the Communion Ministry, and with her "comunidad." It was also well known that you never left her house hungry. Her signature dishes were her salsas and rice that will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her family was her greatest pride and joy. She recently celebrated her 60th anniversary with her husband, Demetrio "Peepa" Valdez. Together they had four children. Maria Perez and husband Jose Luis of Las Vegas, NV; Demetrio "Concho" Valdez Jr. and companion Martha Alvarado of Las Cruces, NM; Yolanda Gonzalez and husband Hector, and Rosa Valdez Cisneros all from Anthony, NM. She is survived by thirteen brothers and sisters, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mapayo is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Socorro, Estefana, brother Francisco, a daughter Rosa Delia, who died at birth and her grandson, Joey "Choie" Perez. Hasta que nos encontremos de nuevo Negos! A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 5:00 -6:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Anthony, NM, followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be given on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with rite of committal to follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery. Officiating will be Father Andres Alava and Father Juan Almarza. Pallbearers honoring Mapayo's life will be Ricardo Perez, Andrew Perez, Demetrio "Bansai" Valdez III, Hector Gonzalez, Jorge Montoya, and Jose Luis Perez. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandson Daniel Cisneros, and great grandsons Thomas Hartwell and Jeshuah Beck. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 525-2419. To sign the online guest book go to www.Getzcares.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 16, 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: Terrazas, Jauregui, Lizalde Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5263/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mauricia "Wicha" J. Terrazas, 93, a resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Friday, March 11, 2011 in Bayard, NM. She was born September 22, 1917 to Margarito Jauregui and Serapia Lizalde in Nochistlan, Zacatecas, Mexico. She is survived by two sons, Miguel J. Cardoza and wife Emilie of Riverside, CA; Johnny J. Cardoza and wife Antonia of Silver City; two daughters, Lucille T. Cordova and husband Frank of Bayard; Josie J. Terrazas of Hurley; eight grandchildren, Barbara Sepulveda and husband Simon, Gabriel Cardoza, Ralph Cardoza, Annette Zimmerman and husband Clint, Melissa Maynes and husband Reyne, Carolyn Molina and husband Canuto, Matthew Cordova and wife Amie and Jessica Terrazas; fourteen great- grandchildren, Amanda, Ben, Aden, Averon, Catherine, Eric, Lauren, Reyne Jr., Alyssa, Randy, Michael, Dominic, Esteban, Joseph, Ariyah and Monique, one great-great grandchildren, Auri. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Rafael Cardoza and Salvador R. Terrazas; one son, Gabriel J. Cardoza; one daughter, Josefina J. Cardoza. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 16th from 2-5pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. The prayer vigil and holy rosary will be at Infant Jesus Catholic Church at 7pm on Wednesday, March 16th being recited by Father Roberto Barreto. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated Thursday, March 17th at 10am at Infant Jesus Church concelebrated by Father Roberto Barreto and Father Lorenzo Lucero. Interment will follow at Hurley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gabriel and Ralph Cardoza, Matthew Cordova, Reyne Maynes Jr., Ben Cardoza and Michael Redwine. Honorary pallbearers will be her godchildren, Joe Marin, George Marin, Delfina Arzola, Ricky Apodaca and the rest of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 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 March 15, 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: Aldaz, Alvillar, Rosales, Castillo, Apodaca Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5262/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, father -in-law and brother, Luis "Lichi" A. Aldaz, 85, of Las Cruces on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at La Posada- Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by his loving daughters. "Lichi" as he was fondly known to family and friends, was born September 8, 1925 in Anthony to Alejo and Elena Alvillar Aldaz. He worked as a foreman for the International Boundary & Water Commission and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Those left to mourn his passing include his four daughters, Gaby Castillo (Danny), Mary Apodaca (Danny), Sylvia Aldaz, and Dora Apodaca (Mike) all of Las Cruces; a sister, Margarita Rosales of California; and a daughter-in-law, Rosie Aldaz of Anthony. Other survivors include twenty grandchildren, forty-four great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife Bennie Aldaz in 2009, his parents, two sons, Luis Aldaz, Jr. and Alejo Aldaz, five brothers and a sister. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina Street, where the Funeral Liturgy will follow immediately thereafter with the Reverend Sean Garrity Celebrate. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Military honors will be accorded by a U.S. Navy Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League-El Paso Diablo Detachment. Serving as casket bearers will be Danny Castillo, Danny Apodaca, Mike Apodaca, David Alvillar, Alejandro Aldaz, Jr., and Reymundo Aldaz. The Aldaz family would like to give a special thank you to his loyal caregivers, granddaughter Patricia Castillo and Elisa Garcia, Monica Muniz, Guadalupe Renteria, also Holy Cross Ministries, Mesilla Valley Hospice and to Reverend Don Adamski for his wonderful words of comfort. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care. For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 15, 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: Yarrington, Wilson, Young Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5261/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Eugene "Gene" Newcomb Yarrington, Jr., of Las Cruces died at his home Friday, March 11, 2011. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 7, 1923 to Eugene Newcomb Yarrington, Sr., and Mildred Christiana Wilson Yarrington. Raised in Grafton, Massachusetts, he played high school football on the team his father coached until his death when Gene was 17. He joined the Army Air Corps during World War II, although pneumonia kept him stateside. He married Sara Ann Young on February 6, 1946, and returned to New England where Eugene Newcomb III and Michael Jackson were born in 1946 and 1949. Gene completed his Bachelor's at Boston University in 1949. His daughter, Elizabeth, was born in 1957 while he completed a PhD in English at the University of Illinois, graduating in 1958. While there, he and Sara were members of the Poverty Players theater troupe. Gene taught at the University of New Hampshire where he also published poetry in the Isinglass Review, did poetry readings, and directed student performances of Shakespearean plays. In 1964, he started teaching at Boston University's College of Basic Studies where he was unofficial faculty advisor for the Students for a Democratic Society and the Black Panthers (since there were no African American professors at the time). He remained at BU until retiring in 1977. During the 1970s, Gene studied to teach hatha yoga with Swami Vishnudevananda at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram in Val Morin, Canada. He taught yoga classes in Massachusetts before he retired, and in Las Cruces until 2007. Gene also volunteered at the food co-op now called Mountain View Market, from his arrival in Las Cruces in 1979 until 2007. He is preceded in death by his former wife, his parents, and his sisters, Ruth Avis Yarrington and Sally Rodgers. He is survived by his three children, his grandsons Nathan Marcos Yarrington and Seth Romanos, and their families. A service will be held at La Paz - Grahams Funeral Home, 555 W Amador, Las Cruces, at 10 A.M. on Thursday, March 17. Please send memorial contributions to the Humane Society or Safe Haven Animal Rescue. To sign the guest book log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 15, 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: dvandenabeele1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4455.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm his niece, Danielle.I don't stop thinking about him and his wife,Catherine, my aunt!!! Just by putting the name of my father, his brother (my father), I found this message. Still and allways will miss my godfather!!! Cath, we miss you too! Just tell us when you do agree we come over. Who is vanden Obit? 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: Valdez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5260/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Anna Marie Valdez, age 92, longtime resident of Anthony, entered eternal life Monday, March 7, 2011. She was born November 9, 1918 in Las Cruces to Benjamin Newton and Adelina Carboniere Ames. Anna Marie was a homemaker, a wonderful wife and mother and a devout member of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1937 she married David E. Valdez and together enjoyed fishing and loved to travel. A member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary Post 4384 in Anthony, she and her husband were also very active supporters of charities, especially the Catholic Church and Cristo Rey Monastery in El Paso, Texas. Those left to mourn her passing include two sons, Richard A. Valdez of Logan, Utah and David A. Valdez and wife, Vicky of Georgetown, Texas; her daughter, Gloria Valdez Tellez of Albuquerque and a sister, Genevieve Ames Hammond of Las Cruces. Other survivors include eight grandchildren, one great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers and one sister. Calling hours for Mrs. Valdez will begin at 6 PM Thursday, March 10, 2011 in the Prayer Chapel of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11 AM Friday, March 11, 2011 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 224 Lincoln Avenue in Anthony with the Reverend Andres Alava, Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at 1:30 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, Fort Bliss, Texas, where she will be laid to rest with her husband. Serving as casket bearers will be Richard, David, Martin and John Valdez, Robert and Russell Gibson. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces (575) 527-2222. Exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care". For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Sanchez, Armijo, Tafoya Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5259/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nadine E. Armijo Sanchez, of Las Cruces passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011. She was born and raised in Socorro, New Mexico on March 24, 1966 to Bobby Armijo and Genevieve Garcia Tafoya. Nadine was the eldest of her siblings and was like a second mother to them. When she was young, she was one out of two girls on a boy's baseball team. As a teenager she worked at KFC and Blake's Lotaburger. At the time of her death, Nadine was employed by Wells Fargo as a Home Mortgage Consultant, but could be best known for her long term employment at Coronado Finance. Survivors include her husband, Albert Sanchez, Sr. of the family home; a daughter, Sharlette Sanchez and a son, Albert Sanchez, Jr.; four brothers, Robert A. Armijo and wife, Esmeralda, Stephen R. Armijo and wife, Sonia, Christopher R. Armijo, Charles "Chachi" Armijo and Reina. Other survivors include several nieces, nephews and other extended family members. Two best friends, Kristine Flores and Debbie Byington, as well as a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Celso Tafoya; grandparents, Benjamin Garcia, Juanita Contreras, Crusita and Pelajio Armijo. Visitation for Nadine will begin at 11 AM, Thursday, March 10, 2011 in San Miguel Catholic Church, in Socorro, New Mexico, where she married her husband 18 years ago. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 12 Noon with the Funeral Liturgy to follow immediately thereafter. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the San Antonio Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be her brothers, Robert A. Armijo, Stephen R. Armijo, Christopher R. Armijo, Charles L. Armijo, Eddie Sanchez and Albert Sanchez, Jr. Honorary bearer will be Bobby R. Armijo. Nadine was a very fun and energetic person, never being able to sit still or keep her excitement contained. Her smile lit up the room and that is how she was able to build and keep her loving family of four and a close group of friends who would do anything for her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelsascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun 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: Bustamante, Varela, Castillo Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5258/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Concepcion "Chonita" Bustamante, 74, of Rodey entered eternal life Saturday, March 5, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 12, 1936 in Rodey to Gomecindo P. and Cornelia Varela Castillo. She was homemaker and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. She is survived by her loving husband, Manuel V. Bustamante of the family home; one son, Manuel C. Bustamante, Jr., (Christy) of Salem; two daughters, Anita Gomez (Ramon) of Las Cruces and Lucy Olivas (Benjamin) of Rincon; her half-brother, Larry Castillo of Hatch. Other survivors include her grandchildren, Luis B. Gomez, Francisco B. Gomez, Rebecca Valdez, Adriana Delgado, Andres Olivas, Samantha Bustamante, Joshua Bustamante, and Courtney Bustamante; eight great-grandchildren and one on the way, as well as several nieces, nephews and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Anita Mesa and six brothers, Alfonso, Antonio, Teofilo, Ramon, Gomecindo and Julian Castillo. Visitation for Mrs. Bustamante will begin at 6 PM, Friday, March 11, 2011 in Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church, in Hatch, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled to begin at 7 PM. The Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, March 12, 2011 in the same church. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the Rodey where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Luis B., Francisco B. Gomez, Joshua and Leonard Bustamante, Andres Olivas and Larry Castillo. Honorary bearers will be Benjamin Olivas, Ramon Garcia, and Concepcion Bustamante, Jr. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on 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: Moyers, Williams, Virden Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5257/mb.ashx Message Board Post: With great sorrow, we announce that George Ova Moyers II, 60, of the Hatch Valley has departed this world to be with our Heavenly Father. Those of us that he leaves behind are the unfortunate ones. George Ova Moyers II also known as "Georgie" was born on January 4, 1951 in El Paso, Texas to George Jacob Moyers and Mary Lee Williams Moyers. He was the second of five children, he was raised in Rincon, NM, he attended elementary through high school in the Hatch Valley where he played football and was a member of the Iyani Club in which they performed traditional Native American dances.. He graduated from Hatch Valley High in 1969. After graduating he joined the U.S. Navy where he was an aviation electrician stationed in San Diego, California and Okinawa, Japan. George was also a Vietnam Veteran and was very proud that he, like his father, had honorably served his country. He and his former wife, Kathie Franzoy had three children; Richard, Craig and Kassandra. He married Judy Ann Virden on October 4, 1996, they were later married in the Mesa, AZ. temple, and have been married for 15 years. He served as counselor in the Branch Presidency of the Hatch Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for several years. He truly was a "jack of all trades." He would often lend a hand to any one in need whether it was fixing a car, assembling a toy kitchen set, or helping out on the ranch in Tularosa. No job was too big or too small for George to tackle. George was a great story teller and he had great stories to tell. He loved hunting, fishing and visiting with his buddies about the good old days. He enjoyed sunsets and collecting guns. One of his favorite past times was tailgating with family and friends and watching his grands! on play football for the Hatch Bears. He also loved driving around with his special buddy--little George. George & little George shared a special bond. George and Judy loved to star gaze, watch lightning storms and go on movie dates. George was working for Lockheed Martin as an electrician at the time of his passing. George is survived by his loving wife Judy Moyers, his 3 children; Richard Moyers, wife Naomi of Hatch, NM; Craig Moyers of Phoenix, AZ.; Kassandra Holguin and husband Fermin of Hatch, NM and his step daughter Debbie Soderberg, husband Mike of Tularosa, NM. He has 9 grandchildren; Marcus & Nevaeh Moyers, Brandon Steven and Evan Holguin, Jason, George, Savannah and Michael Soderberg. He is also survived by his mother Mary Moyers of Elephant Butte,NM, his sisters Mary Elizabeth Moyers of Rincon, NM and Emma Jones husband Don of Las Cruces, NM; his brothers Robert Moyers wife Belinda of Tajique, NM and William Moyers of Williamsburg, NM. There are also numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He also leaves behind his father and mother-in-law Marlin and Joan Virden; brothers-in-law Buddy Virden wife Nancy, Wendell Virden wife Sandy, Eugene Virden wife Ellen all of Tularosa, NM, Jack & Mandy Reynolds of Graham, NC and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews on the other side of ! the mountain. George was preceded in death by his father George Jacob Moyers and a niece Anita Miller. George was greatly loved and will truly be missed. Until we meet again! Visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hatch .Church services will follow at 1:00 PM with Emmitt Nunn conducting. George will be laid to rest in the Garden of Memories in Hatch with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Frank Franzoy Jr., John Hill, Donny Russell, Roger Hayner, Buddy Virden and Robert Moyers. Honorary pallbearers are: Bill Ballard, Eugene Virden, Wendel Virden, Jack Reynolds, Marcus Moyers, and Jason Soderberg. The family of George would like to send a heart felt thank you to the ICU staff at Mountain View Hospital and a special thank you to Dr. Joshua Rosenberg. The family has entrusted his care to La-Paz Grahams Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, 526-6891. To send the Moyers family condolences or to sign the guest book log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun- 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: Garrett, Jacobs, Roseman,Tharp Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5256/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William Perry Garrett was born October 21, 1915 in Jessie, Texas, and passed away March 5, 2011 in Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Alpha Mae and Oliver Benford Garrett, his brothers O.T., Henry and Charles and his sisters; Violetta, Annabelle, and Willie Mae. When growing up on the family farm in Hill County, Texas he was affectionately known as ""Buster"". He left home in 1933 to join the U. S. Army where his friends called him ""Bud"" and was known by that nickname the rest of his life. MSGT Bud Garrett was a member of the Greatest Generation and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. He was stationed at Ft. Shafter, Hawaii, when Pearl Harbor was attacked and had fascinating stories to tell of that perilous time. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was with the 8th Army at Leyte Island when the Philippines were liberated. After the war, he was assigned to Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. He was sent to Tokyo, Japan in 1950 where he was Wire Chief for the greater Tokyo Telephone Exchange. Upon returning to the U.S.A. in 1953, he was stationed at White Sands Proving Ground which later was renamed White Sands Missile Range. He was Post Wire Chief until his retirement in 1956. He continued to work at WSMR in Civil Service until his final retirement in 1971. Bud was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a life member of Aztec Masonic Lodge and served as Master of the Lodge. He and his Wife Dorothy were members of Las Cruces Chapter #20, Order of Eastern Star. He was honored to be elected Worthy Grand Patron of the State of New Mexico, and Dorothy was selected Grand Esther. Together, they visited all the Eastern Star chapters in the state where they made many life-long friends and had fond memories of their travels. After Bud's retirement, he and Dorothy moved to the Rio Grande Valley, and in 1996, they relocated to Houston, Texas where they enjoyed living at The Terrace Retirement Community. They were members of West University Baptist Church in Houston. Bud was a devoted husband to Dorothy who preceded him in death in 2007. He is survived by his sister, Mary Jacobs, of Waco, Texas. He is also survived by his children Janice Roseman and her husband Robert of Houston, Texas, Dale Garrett and his wife Frances of Houston, Texas and Linda Tharp and her husband Charles of Las Cruces, New Mexico; his grandchildren, Laura Kendrick and her husband Brian of Los Alamos, NM, Craig Tharp and his wife Chandra of Las Cruces, NM, Christopher Garrett and his wife Chaddelle of Simi Valley, CA, Robert Roseman IV and his wife Robin of Dayton, TX, Jo Carol Bailey and her fiancé Jim Penick of Bremond, TX and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2011 At University Presbyterian Church, 2010 Wisconsin Avenue, Las Cruces, NM. The Reverend John Pickett will conduct the service. To honor MSGT Garrett, the family would appreciate donations to the Warrior and Family Support Center, 2010 Stanley Road, Suite 95, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home and Getz Family Crematory corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 562-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 10, 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: Fronczek, McAnelly, Coen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5255/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dr. Ronald Chester Fronczek, 63, of Las Cruces died Sunday March 6, 2011. Ron as he was fondly known was born Oct. 5, 1947 to Chester and Anna McAnelly in Lake Charles, LA. He grew up in Westlake, LA, graduating from Westlake High School in 1965. He studied physics at Louisiana State University, earning a B.S. in 1969. He attended the University of Washington, Seattle and completed a M.S. degree in physics in 1970. Ron then served our country honorably in the Army, working in a laboratory developing night technology during the Vietnam Era. After his military service he returned to graduate school in Optical Science at the University of Arizona, Tucson earning an M.S. Degree in Optics. He worked at White Sands Missile Range for 10 years, and then attended optometry school at the University of California, Berkley, earning his degree in 1991. He practiced optometry in Albuquerque, NM and then opened his private practice in 1995 in Las Cruces until the time of his death. Ron was! an Eagle Scout and an avid bicyclist and amateur astronomer. He was preceded in death by his father Chester Fronczek. Surviving him is his loving wife of 25 years Carol Coen Fronczek of the family home; former wife Beverly Singleman of Las Cruces; two children Kathy Burnett and husband Pat and Joe Fronczek; mother Anna McAnelly Fronczek Strait and husband John; grandchildren Ethan, Reid and Jordan; step-children Susan Feltner and husband John, Bruce and Kevin Anglin; step-grandchildren Chelsey, Cailin, Cody, Preston and Cameron; brothers Frank Fronczek and wife Rosalind and Bill Fronczek and wife Cynthia; mother-in-law Laura Coen and by nieces and nephews Phillip and Lara Jorge Fronczek, Jennifer and Christopher Fronczek. Memorial Services to celebrate his life will be at 2 pm on Friday March 11, 2011 at Getz Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Whitley of New Heights Faith Community Church officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of choice in Dr. Ronald C. Fronczek's memory. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home and Getz Family Crematory corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cr! uces, NM 562-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 10, 2011 Follow this Obituary 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: Betancourt, Herrera, Trejo, Fernandez, Robles Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5254/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Laura V. Betancourt, age 87, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Saturday, March 5, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. As her father was a participant in the Railroad Bracero Program, she was born in a boxcar along the New Mexico railroad line on August 18, 1923, with her birth registered in Portales, New Mexico. Laura continued to live in a boxcar with her parents and some of her siblings until her father was permanently assigned to work at the railroad station in El Paso, Texas. Grandma, as she was known to all, will be best remembered for her extreme sense of humbleness, her loving and material compassion and ability to provide assistance to her children and grandchildren. Her sense of honesty and candidness, her strong personal and work ethics, her intelligence, great ability to cook and crochet, and when least expected, her witty and dry sense of humor were also among her many memorable attributes. She is survived by her daughters; Rachel Carabajal (Monico) and Lisa Betancourt; son, Jose A. Betancourt and her loving and caring granddaughter, Belinda Lucero (Richard), who was her primary caretaker. Other survivors include 16 grandchildren, 28 great- grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren, as well as two sisters, Raquel Herrera of El Paso, Texas and Donatila (Tila) Trejo of Los Angeles, California. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Gloria V. Fernandez, her father and mother, Patricino and Paula Robles, as well as 6 siblings. Cremation will take place and a Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 PM Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Baca's Funeral Home, 300 E. Boutz Road. Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Home and Sunset Crematory of Las Cruces 527-2222. For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 10, 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: Greer, Schwakhofer Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5253/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Annabel "Tug" Greer, a loving wife, mother and grandmother died on Thursday, March 3, 2011 in Coppell, Texas, she was 96. After moving to the Las Cruces/Hatch area from Roscoe, Texas in 1930 with her family, Annabel went on to graduate from Las Cruces Union High School in 1932. After this she worked for the Las Cruces telephone company as a switchboard operator. It was during this time that she met her beloved husband, Bill Greer, an officer in the Untied States Army. Annabel and Bill were married on Valentine's Day 1943. Most of the next 35 years, they spent in various parts of the country and overseas. In 1978, they returned to Las Cruces. After more than 64 years of living and traveling together, Bill left her side on May 17, 2007, but now they are together again setting forth on another long and happy adventure together, for their love was one that death could not end. Annabel is survived by her daughter, Ada Lee Schwakhofer and Ada's husband, Frank; her son, James "Hot Dog" Greer and "Hot Dog's wife, Pam; and two grandsons, Ron Schwakhofer and Matthew Greer. She also has several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews and cousins. Still in the Las Cruces/Hatch area are her nephew, Bob Porter and her grandniece, Brenda Porter and her grand nephew, Bill Porter. From 1992 until Bill's death in 2007, their every day routine was to go to the Village Inn bright and early, Here they visited with the staff and friends before running errands and keeping appointments. The rest of their day was just being content at home in each others company. The family would like to express their enormous gratitude to our cousin, Bob Porter for the sacrifice, love and care he gave to both our father and mother. Graveside services will be at Masonic Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Contributions can be made in her name to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Arrangements are with La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, 526-6891. To send the Greer family condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 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.