This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Parra, Lara, Rivera Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4272/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 29 April 2010 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, father, grandfather, brother, uncles and friend, JERRY PARRA, 78, of Doña Ana on Friday, April 23, 2010. He was born September 19, 1931 in Mesilla to Gabriel and Cipriana Lara Parra. Mr. Parra served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired as a construction laborer. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Those left to mourn his passing include four sons, Marcos Parra and wife Antonia, Bobby Parra, Richard Parra all of Las Cruces, Danny Parra and companion Maria of Indio, California; three daughters, Reyna Martinez of Doña Ana, Jennie Najera and husband Tony of Indio, California and Norma Jean Cabañas; a brother, Henry Parra of Los Angeles, California, two sisters, Gloria Lopez, Mary Helen Valenciano and husband Manuel all also of Las Cruces. Other survivors include fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Enriqueta Rivera Parra; second wife, Concepcion Parra; a grandson, Joshua Martinez; a brother, Edward "Pipi" Parra and a sister, Estela Garcia. Visitation for Mr. Parra will begin at 9 AM Friday, April 30, 2010 in Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church, 5525 Cristo Rey where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 10 AM. The Funeral Mass will follow immediately thereafter with Reverend Miguel Macaya officiating. Military honors will be accorded by a Fort Bliss Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Serving as casket bearers will be Brian Martinez, Victor Najera, Joe Reynaud, Joseph Parra, Raymond Bustamante and Raúl Cabañas, Jr. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online logon to www.bacaschapelslascruces.com 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.