This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Martinez, Nevarez, Herrera, Figueroa Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4940/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Our beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Patricia A. Martinez, 49, of Las Cruces left her dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with her heavenly Father, Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 27, 1960 in Las Cruces. Patricia was a diagnostician and a communicant at the Basilica de San Albino. Those left to mourn her passing include her loving husband, Jesus "Pancho" M. Martinez of the family home; her parents, Vivian and Emilia Nevarez Herrera of Mesilla; a brother, Vivian Herrera, Jr. of Mesilla; two sisters, Cecilia España and JoJean Herrera Butler both of Mesilla. Other survivors include her constant canine companion, Lucy as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Maria and Ricardo L. Nevarez, Sr.; her paternal grandparents, Lorenza and Jose Figueroa. Visitation for Patricia will begin at 6 PM Thursday, November 18, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Liturgy Friday, November 19, 2010 at 12:10 PM in the Basilica de San Albino, 2290 Calle Principal in Mesilla with Reverend Richard Catanach officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Serving as casket bearers will be Nicholas and Matthew España, Jimmy Silva, Kevin Butler, Ray Misquez, and Andy Montoya. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory. 527-2222 For condolences online logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on November 17, 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.