This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Ortega, Pfeiffer Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5088/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Luisa B. Ortega, 64, and a native of Antony, NM lost her battle against Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) on Tuesday December 28, 2010. She was born October 26, 1946 in Anthony, NM to Augustin and Paulina Ortega. She was a devoted and loving mother to her daughter Norma O. Pfeiffer and an affectionate grandmother to her grandchildren, Janai, Jessey and Joaquin Pfeiffer and to her son-in-law, Jeff Pfeiffer. She was known as "Mommy" to all her nieces and nephews and family members. She is survived by her mother, Paulina Ortega of Anthony, her two sisters, Lily Montoya and Irene Ortega both of Anthony and her four brothers, Ismael Ortega of Anthony, Augustin Ortega Jr. of Las Cruces, Jesus Ortega of Colorado and Fidel Ortega of Anthony. Other survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Augustin Ortega, sister, Viola Ortega, and companion Florencio Martin. Luisa was dedicated to 30 years of Civil Service at Ft. Bliss, White Sands Missile Range, and retired from the Dept of Justice FCI La Tuna in Anthony, NM. She was also dedicated to selling Mary Kay till the end. A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Monday January 3, 2011 in Anthony, NM at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church. The prayer vigil will follow at 7 PM also at the church. The funeral mass will be given at 10 AM Tuesday January 4, 2011 at the St. Anthony's Catholic 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 on January 4, 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.