This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Olayo, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4729/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Maria R. Olayo, 81, a longtime resident of Las Cruces entered eternal rest Saturday, September 04, 2010 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her family and loved ones. Maria was born May 11, 1929 in Mesa, Arizona. Her pride and joy were he nine children whom she raised as a single parent as a result of being widowed. When she was still driving she became as avid bingo player and was fondly known by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as "Grandma/Mama Bingo." She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who lovingly caller her "Cita." Her time also consisted of taking her grandkids to help her out at her son's property to pull weeds and feed the animals. She is survived by five sons, Simon Olayo, Joe (Liz) Olayo, Ramon (Hilda) Olayo, Oscar (Sandra) Olayo and Salvador (Maria) Olayo; four daughters, Cruz (Charlie) McCrary, Socorro Olayo Polanco, Martha O. (Andy) Triste, Nena Olayo King. Other survivors include her grandchildren, Mabel, Susie, Joey, Ramon Jr., Bobby, Pati, Crystal, Becky, John Michael, Bobby McCrary, Oscar Jr., Mary Ann, David, Felicia, JR, Brianna, Daniel, Jessica, Vero, Andrea, Javi, Lesley, Wesley, Marcos, Diane, BO, CJ, Joseph, and 46 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Olayo and a great-grandson, Robert Andrew Olayo I. Visitation for Mrs. Olayo will begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, September 09, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the prayer vigil is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Her funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 10, 2010 in St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina Street. The rite of committal and interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Simon Olayo, Joe Olayo, Oscar Olayo, Andy Triste, Ramon Olayo, Jr., and Marcos Olayo. Honorary bearers will be Cruz McCrary, Socorro Olayo Polanco, Martha Olayo Triste, Nena Olayo King, and Hortensia Quesada. Special thank you to Dr. Johnson, Dr. Andress, Mesilla Valley Hospice and Rede Pharmacy. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222 Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 8, 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.