This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Brewer, Lerma, Garcia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4661/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sylvia Lerma Brewer, 58, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, August 16, 2010 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ. She was born December 21, 1951 to Henry P. Lerma and Manuela Garcia in Silver City, NM. Sylvia enjoyed playing Bingo with James Jr., Henry and Big Mama. She volunteered her time in numerous nursing homes, helping bring smiles to patients' faces. She was very religious and enjoyed attending mass at all Catholic churches and volunteering her time in many congregations. Sylvia loved animals especially her dogs Tina and Rocky. Other past times was spending time with her beloved mother Manuela Lerma, her daughter Irene husband Joe Sotelo and pride and joy of her life, her grandson, Henry. Sylvia touched everyone's heart and will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was very proud of her son-in-law, former Silver City Police Department Joe. She respected all the Silver City Law Enforcement. Sylvia acknowledged the excellent work the Law En! forcement does for our community. She would always thank God for the excellent job Chief Reynolds does for our Town of Silver City. She is survived by her mother, Manuela G. Lerma; one daughter, Irene B. Sotelo and husband Joe of Silver City; two sisters, Susie Chacon and husband Steve of Tucson, AZ; Connie Doporto and husband Concepcion of Carlsbad, NM; one grandson, Henry Joseph Vincent Sotelo of Silver City. She was preceded in death by her father; and her loving husband, Webster Brewer. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the prayer vigil to begin at 6 p.m. with Deacon Bill Holguin reciting the vigil service and holy rosary. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Rod Nichols officiating. The interment will take place at Memory Lane Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Montes, Jason Woods, Manny Maldonado, Don White, Fred Portillo and Antonio Carrillo. Honorable pallbearers will be Manuela Lerma, Joe, Irene and Henry Sotelo, James, Tanya, James Jr., and Jaylyn Irene Lawrence, Guadalupe Elena Sotelo, Shirley Ortiz, Emilio De La O, Susie and Steve Chacon, Juanita and John, Canuto Sanchez, Maria Munoz and remaining family and friends. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from August 20 to August 21, 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.