This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Barela, Leyva, Madrid Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4721/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle, and friend, Vicente Barela, 79 of Las Cruces on Wednesday, September 08, 2010 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. Vicente served his country honorably in the United States Air Force as A/1C from June 06, 1951 to June 7, 1955, his tour of duty included Alaska and the Kwajalein Islands; he received the good conduct medal. Vicente retired with the City of Las Cruces Fire Department in 1986 with the rank of Captain. In 1991 he was given the rank of Honorary Battalion Chief. Vicente had many hobbies including deer hunting, arrow head hunting, but one of his favorite pass times was playing dominoes at Cush'N Cue. He was a devout catholic and was a member of Our Lady of Health Catholic Church where he served as an usher for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Ernestina Barela, brother Cristobal and Willie Barela, Sister's Carmen Leyva and Consuelo Madrid. He is survived by three sister's Natalia Vigil, Josie Barela, and Ernestine Martinez, one brother Ralph Barela and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home with the prayer vigil to follow at 7 p.m. also at Getz. The funeral mass will be given at 10 a.m. Monday, September 13, 2010 at the Our Lady of Health Catholic Church. Cremation will follow honors presented by the Las Cruces Fire Department and the United States Air Force. The rite of committal will be given at the Our Lady of Health columbarium at a later date. Honorary pallbearers will be the active and retired members of the Las Cruces Fire Department. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Bowman Ave. and Solano. To sign the online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 12, 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.