This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Araiza, Rodriguez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4989/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ricardo Araiza, 77, of Vado, NM passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to Pedro Rodriguez and Beatriz Araiza on July 22, 1933 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Trinidad Araiza, his beautiful daughters Elizabeth Rosa from La Mesa, Beatrice DeLaRiva from El Paso, Lilly Araiza-Montebello of California and Elena (Madga) Hernandez of Las Cruces and his is wonderful sons Adolfo Araiza from Radium Springs and Robert Araiza of Vado, along with his precious 24 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sons, Andres and Ricardo Araiza Jr. and his parents. Ricardo loved to camp outdoors, mountain climb, do some BBQing and spend time with his familia. Services are with La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador. Services will be held the Apostolic Church of God in Christ at 902 Alamo, with Pastor Willie Roman officiating at 4 P.M., with Military Honors. Cremation will follow and interment will take place at Fort Bliss Cemetery at a later date. To send the Araiza family condolences please log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com 526-6891. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 7, 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.