This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Laird, Evans Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4529/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Zell Malcolm Laird, 98, passed away June 24, 2010 at Casa del Sol. Zell was born March 08, 1912 to Louise Bell and James Louis Evans in Bronson Texas. At the age of five, the family moved to Oakdale Louisiana where she lived until June 1998. She moved to Las Cruces to be near her son Johnny Laird. Zell married Albert Laird March 23, 1929. Zell is survived by her son Johnny and his wife Jean of Las Cruces. Grandchildren are Mike Laird, Mark Laird and Linda Ayers. Great grandchildren are Drew Laird, Beau Laird, Cody Laird and Ashlee Ayers. She is also survived by a great, great grandchild Gracie Laird. Zell was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Albert, and a son Malcolm Gray Laird and a brother Clyde Evans. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 29, 2010 at the White Oaks Chapel. Burial followed at the Oakdale Cemetery where she was laid to rest by her husband. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on July 4, 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.