This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Chavez, Briones, Lopez, Boe, Garrigus Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5057/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Blanca A. Chavez, 78, of Las Cruces, NM passed away, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. Blanca was married for 16 years to her loving and devoted husband, Juan V. Chavez, Jr. who preceded her in death, December 27, 1971. Blanca is survived by her loving daughter's Yolanda Chavez-Briones of Las Cruces, NM; Sandy Chavez-Lopez, Mary Anne Chavez Boe, and Hilda Chavez Garrigus all of Phoenix, AZ. Blanca was cherished and loved by her 12 grandchildren, J.J. Briones of Plano, TX; Felipe Medina, Mindy Breeden, Michael Lopez, Joshua Lopez, Jacob Briones, Dan Medina, Daniel Lopez, Adrianna Lopez, J.J. Munoz, Selena Munoz and Jazmine Garrigus all of Phoenix, AZ. Blanca was also blessed to be able to hold and love her 10 great-grandchildren, Raymond, Andre, Maddie, Olivia, Savannah, Amelie, Isabella, Cage, Hailey and Audrina. Blanca also served as a foster parent in Dona Ana County for many years. Our mother had a big heart and opened her home to many children in our community. A mass to celebrate Blanca's life will take place on December 29, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina, Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Mortuary, Mesa, AZ. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 24, 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.