This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Williams, Washington Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5075/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Leo R. Williams, 58 of Las Cruces, NM went fishing with the angels on Monday December 27, 2010. He was born to Charlie and Ernestine Williams in Vado, NM on December 30, 1951. Leo Honorably served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings play, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Leo will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife Stephanie Williams of the family home, mother, Ernestine Washington, son, Scott Williams and companion Jessie Chavez of Denver, CO, Daughters, Natasha and Herb Sanchez of Chama, NM, Valerie Turner of Atlanta, GA, Octavia Snow of Ft. Bragg, CA, Illana Cunningham of Arlington, TX, Angela Williams of Albuquerque, NM, Debra Perry of Las Cruces, NM, Diana Weeks of Las Cruces, NM, Courtney Weeks of Las Cruces, NM, brothers, Charlie, Ernest R., Willie, Joe, Johnny, Leroy Williams and George D. Washington, sisters, Rosie Estrada, Bernice Williams, Beatrice Williams, Priscilla Washington and Rena Washington, 17 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Thursday December 30, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10: AM on Friday December 31, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home Chapel with Dexter Hawkins officiating. Burial will take place at 1:30 PM on Monday January 3, 2010 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.Getzcares.com. Caring for Veterans and Families since 1965. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 30, 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.