This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Parra, Galindo, Olguin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4662/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joaquin Galindo Parra, 92, a longtime Deming resident passed away peacefully Tuesday August 17, 2010 at his home. Visitation will begin at 3 o'clock Friday August 20, 2010 at Baca's Funeral Chapel and the prayer vigil will be there that evening at 7 o'clock. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Saturday afternoon August 21, 2010 at 2 o'clock at Holy Family Catholic Church and the concluding service and interment with veteran honors will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Joshe Duplissey, Pastor, will officiate. Joaquin was born April 15, 1918 to Fabiana Rodriguez Galindo and Alvino Olguin Parra in Swartz, New Mexico. He always spoke of his birthplace as 'Los Parras' or San Isidro on the Mimbres Valley. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was known in Deming for his auto mechanic business which he operated until his retirement. Joaquin was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include his sons, Henry Parra and wife Frances of Deming; Gilbert Parra of Las Cruces and Robert Parra of Deming; eleven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Guillermina Lopez Parra on January 04, 1999. Joaquin was the last of nine siblings who enjoyed close family ties throughout their lives. Pallbearers will be B.J. Maestas, Alex, Felipe and Henry Parra Jr., Jimmy Galindo Sr., Manuel Carlos, Jeanette Ayon and Robert Parra Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Herbert Carreon, Victor Trujillo, Pete Parra Jr., Leo Lopez and grandchildren. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care". To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com. 811 S. Gold Ave., Deming, NM 88030. Phone: 575.546.9671 Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on August 20, 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.