This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Widmer, McQuaid, Kendall Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4367/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Getz Funeral Home 4 June 2010 Ruth K. Widmer, 89, Las Cruces resident since 1959 died Thursday, June 3, 2010. She was born July 19, 1920 in Everett, MA., to Leslie and Mary McQuaid Kendall. Ruth was a retired secretary from NMSU after many years of faithful service. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, a member of the Altar Society and the Telephone Pioneers; she enjoyed cooking, reading, crosswords, and music, especially the big bands. After the death of her husband Anthony J. Widmer in 1967 Ruth raised her five children. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her two sons Michael Widmer of Albuquerque, NM and Steven Widmer of Las Cruces; three daughters Elizabeth Widmer and her husband Al Deubner of Las Cruces, Margaret Widmer-Hall and husband Doug of Las Cruces and Susanne Widmer of Albuquerque, NM and by her brother Leslie Kendall of Gloucester, MA. Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband, her parents and brother Richard Kendall. A prayer vigil will follow at 10:00 AM on June 7, 2010 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral and her funeral mass will begin at 10:30 AM also at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. Rite of Committal will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Ruth's family ask that donations be made in her name to Mesilla Valley Hospice, Inc. 299 E. Montana Las Cruces, NM 88005 or to the Alzheimer's Association 1.800.272.3900 Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011 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.