This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Esparza, Barela Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4982/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Blas Barela Esparza, 64, of Hatch entered eternal life Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born February 3, 2010 in Rincon to Nieves and Beatrice Barela Esparza. Mr. Esparza retired as a mechanic. Survivors include four sons, Blas Esparza, Jr., Angel Esparza (Heather), Mario Esparza (Kimberly) and Gilbert Hernandez. Other survivors include five grandchildren, Martin, Mario, Anthony, Edward and Destiny; his brothers and sisters, Bito, Pablo, Demetrio, Johnny, David, Lucy, Petra, Pabla, Lipa and Lupe. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Nacho and Clemente. Cremation will take place. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 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.