This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Holguin, Garcia Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4603/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Herminia "Minnie" Holguin, 60, formerly of Las Cruces and Arenas Valley, NM, passed into heaven to be with our Lord on July 31, 2010 in Lewisville, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 21, 1949 in Las Cruces to Benjamin "Chamin" and Estefana Garcia. Minnie married Joe Holguin in 1972; together they moved to Arenas Valley and later welcomed their son, Edward, who was her pride and joy. A very loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing bingo and traveling, as well visiting and praying in various churches. Those left to mourn her passing include her husband, Joe; son, Edward Holguin and wife, Bernadette all of Lewisville; two stepsons, Gary Holguin and wife, Shirley, and Joe Holguin; her parents, Chamin and Estefana; four sisters, Theresa Ruiz and husband George, Cecelia Sanchez and husband Victor, Elizabeth Mauer and husband John and Lucy Benavidez and husband, Martin all of Las Cruces. Other survivors include her grandchildren, Analicia and Samantha Holguin also of Lewisville, Josh, Vanessa and Raymond Holguin of Las Cruces and Jake Holguin of Phoenix, Arizona. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Adrian Holguin. Cremation has taken place by Dalton Funeral Home in Lewisville. Recitation of the Rosary and a Memorial Mass will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, August 05, 2010 in St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina. She will reach her final resting place with inurnment of her cremains to follow in St. Genevieve Columbarium. Local arrangements entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222 For online condolences please logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from August 4 to August 5, 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.