This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Avalos, Perea, Lujan, Nevarez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5217/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Arturo C. Avalos, 67, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at his home. He was born September 9, 1943 in Berino to Lucas V. and Josefa C. Avalos. Arturo was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include four sisters, Ignacia Perea and Alicia Lujan both of Las Cruces, Margaret Nevarez of Amarillo, Texas, Amelia Armendariz and husband Ramon of San Miguel. Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Emilio Avalos. Visitation for Mr. Avalos will be at 9 AM Saturday, February 19, 2011 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1327 N. Miranda where the Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM in the same church with Monsignor John E. Anderson officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Anthony Catholic Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Conrad, Mark, Walter and Fred Perea, Alfred Lujan and Isaac Holguin. Honorary bearers will be Julia and Lisa Armendariz. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on February 18, 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.