This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Ruiz, Medel, Becerra Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4415/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Terrazas Funeral Home 16 June 2010 Jimmy N. Ruiz Sr., 77, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Monday, June 14, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 23, 1932 to Ramon Ruiz and Margarita Placencio Nevarez Ruiz in Central, NM. Mr. Ruiz served in the Army during the Korean War as an MP. He was also in the National Guard. He loved the outdoors and loved hunting, fishing, camping, horses and his dogs. He was a commander of the VFW and member of the American Legion. He is survived by his loving wife of 58yrs, Connie (Medel) Ruiz of the family home; four sons, Jimmy Ruiz Jr., of Santa Clara; Robert J. Ruiz Sr. (Rosemary) of Santa Clara; John R. Ruiz of Santa Clara; Anthony J. Campos of Albuquerque; two daughters, Mary Helen Young (William) of Albuquerque; Esther M. Ruiz of Santa Clara; one sister, Rita R. Salaiz of El Paso, TX; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; two aunts, Tito Nevarez of Hurley and Alice Gandara of Belen, NM; one brother-in-law, Juan Becerra; five cousins, Frankie Johnston, Alice Diaz, Annie Chavez from Deming; Perciliano Romero of Las Cruces and Albert Baca. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon ('85) and Margarita ('77); one sister, Frances M. Becerra ("91); brother-in-law, Otto Salaiz; two aunts and one uncle. Visitation will be Thursday, June 17th from 4-7pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the prayer vigil to begin at 7pm with Deacon Richard Rodriguez reciting the vigil service and holy rosary. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated Friday, June 18th at 10am at Santa Clara Catholic Church with Father Roberto Barreto officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Michael Milo, Jose Rocha, Joseph Ruiz, Edward I. Silva, Michael Gomez and Cody J. Campos. Honorary pallbearers will be all of his grandchildren and family. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.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.