This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Armitage, Visintainer, Zamora Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5014/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother and dear friend, Ryan E. Armitage, 53, of Las Cruces. On Monday, December 6, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center, he suffered complications of a stroke due to heart problems. He was born August 30, 1957 in Craig, Colorado to Roger and Rosalie Visintainer Armitage. Ryan was employed at White Sands Missile Range - Newtec as a Precision Fires Test Technician. Ryan was a member of the New Mexico Desert Racing Club, the SCORE series and, formerly coached his kids baseball teams, and currently was an assistant soccer coach for the Vipers U12. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Ryan provided more than necessary for his family; he showed what true giving of the heart is. Coming in a very close second was his passion for dirt bikes. He just wanted to go fast and be with his desert riding friends. They were all so proud to know him and were honored to witness the desert full moon. We will miss you Ryan and the many laughs you brought to this world. Survivors include the love of his life, wife, Dora Zamora Armitage of the family home; two sons, Travys Armitage and Aaron Gravatt; three daughters, Taryn, Ryanna and Kayla Armitage; his mother, Rosalie Armitage; two sisters, Robin Harrison, Rhonda Armitage all of Las Cruces. He was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Russell Armitage. Recitation of Holy Rosary will be held at 6 PM Sunday, December 12, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Liturgy at 10 AM Monday, December 13, 2010 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina with the Reverend Sean Garrity officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho where he will be laid to rest. Immediately following the services the family extends an invitation to everyone to join with them in fellowship for a luncheon at Finley Hall, Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. Serving as casket bearers will be Isaiah McIntyre, Aaron Harrison, Brian Armitage, Tyrel Zamora, Jeremy Ziehl and Javier Martinez. Honorary bearers will be Xavier and Shawn Armitage, Adam Harrison, Joseph James, Michael Contreras and Isley Myrick. The family would appreciate donations be made to his dear friend, nine year-old Venice Grijalva, accident victim, in care of First Light Federal Credit Union, account #9585521. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 11, 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.