This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Yankovic, Green, Piwowar, Modrich, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5199/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard J. Yankovic, 83, of Las Cruces, NM died Monday, February 21, 2011. He was born June 15, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Alex and May Yankovic. Richard was a man with a great love of the Catholic Church and his family. He was a member of the Basilica and Parish of San Albino, served as an usher and Eucharistic Minister, as well as working with the St Genevieve's Home and School Association. He enjoyed collecting stamps and was the Past President of the Las Cruces Stamp Club. Richard also had great joy listening to his classical music. He was a very kind, loving and patient husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include one son James Yankovic of Chicago, Illinois. Three daughters, Mary C. Modrich (Thomas) of Uiola, Wisconsin, Joan Piwowar of Brandon, Florida, and Dolores Green (Kenneth) of Chicago, Illinois. Also surviving Richard are four grandchildren Leslie Cockerham (Damon) of San Francisco, California, Ted Modrich of St. Paul, Minnesota, Laura Mordrich of Viola, Wisconsin, and Jason Piwowar of Tampa, Florida. One great-grandchild Sadie Cockerham. A memorial mass for Richard will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Basilica and Parish of San Albino with Father Richard Catanach officiating. In Lieu of flowers please send donations in Richards name to the Basilica of San Albino for the Gabriel Fund at 228 Calle De Principal, Mesilla NM 88046. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave. To sign our local online guest book please log onto www.GetzCares.com . Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on February 23, 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.