This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Matthews, Torres Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5128/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John W. Matthews Sr. passed away unexpectedly at his home in Las Cruces, NM on Saturday, January 1, 2011. He was 61. John was born in Denver, Colorado and raised in the Gulnare and Trinidad , Colorado areas. He graduated from Trinidad High School in 1966 and joined the Air Force shortly after. He served two tours in Vietnam . After completing his duty to his country, he returned home and enrolled in Trinidad State Jr. College, where he earned his A.A.S. degree in computer electronics. After graduation, he moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he began his career with Hewlett Packard. His work took him to Albuquerque for a short time and then he was transferred to White Sands Missle Range where he retired in 2002. John is survived by his children; John Jr., Janet, Jeremy, Jeffrey, and Jody. He is also survived by one sister, June (George) Torres. His life partner and soulmate Corie Lane . As well as one neice Jayme (Frank) Abeyta and one nephew, Jason Garcia. John is proceeded in death by his parents Carmen (Paiz) Matthews and Lloyd R. Matthews. A Memorial service was held in Las Cruces, NM on January 8, 2011 at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home. His ashes will be spread over the South Padre islands where he loved to fish and vacation at a later date. To send the Matthews family condolences please log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on January 11, 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.