This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Balizan, Gonzales Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4589/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mikey "Mickey" G. Balizan, 69, of Doña Ana entered eternal life Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1941 in Las Cruces to Miguel and Margarita Gonzales Balizan. "Mickey" as he was fondly known to family and friends served his country honorably in the United States Army. After his military discharge, he retired from White Sands Missile Range as a Fireman. Survivors include his loving wife, Agnes Balizan of the family home; a sister, Bernie Balizan Chacon and a brother, Frank Balizan both of Las Cruces. Other survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Per his request, cremation will take place and Recitation of the holy rosary will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church, 5525 Cristo Rey in Doña Ana where the memorial mass will be celebrated immediately thereafter. Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Military honors will be accorded by a Fort Bliss Honor Guard, the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment and the White Sands Missile Range Fire Department. Honorary bearers will be godsons, Bobbie Butler and J.J. Tellez, nephews, Greg Barela and Tony Barela, friends, Paul Gonzalez, Jay Palomino, Larry Montez, Oscar Vasquez-Butler, Pete Gonzalez and Tommy Chavez. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road. Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log on to www.bacsfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on July 25, 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.