This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Martin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4596/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Garland E. Martin III, a 30 year resident of Las Cruces, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 22nd, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Martin, and is survived by his two children, Garland E. Martin IV and Deborah L. Martin, his four grandchildren, Chester Martin, Heidi Osborn, Katrina Fiebig and Sonya Fiebig and two great-grandchildren, Connor and Kea Osborn. Garland served in the Merchant Marine during World War II and was the recipient of the Atlantic and Mediterranean Middle East War Zone combat bars. His time in the Merchant Marines marked the beginning of a life-long love affair with travel. After the war, Garland earned a University degree and entered the world of finance and accounting. He moved to Las Cruces after retirement from International Paper Company and died, having visited with his wife, most countries in the world. Burial with military honors will be at Fort Bayard National Cemetery in Silver City, New Mexico, on Tuesday, July 27. Services have been entrusted to the care of La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home 555 West Amador, Las Cruces NM 88005 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on July 26, 2010 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.