This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Serna, Molina Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4771/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, father, grandfather, companion and friend, Adolfo Serna, 78, of Hatch on Thursday, September 09, 2010 in Hatch. He was born January 25, 1932 in Rodey to Hilario Molina and Erminia Serna. Mr. Serna served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired from the Department of Defense as an Army Material Test and Evaluation Directorate after 28 years of service. He was a member of the Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the VFW Post 12008, DAV Chapter 38, the American Legion 0042 and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include a son, Adolfo Serna III and wife Josie of Hatch; two grandchildren, Rachelle Marie Serna of Dallas, Texas, Adolfo Saul Serna of Hatch; his companion, Frances Oliver of Garfield. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation for Mr. Serna will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2010 in Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church, 102 Hartman in Hatch where the prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the funeral mass at 10 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2010 in the same church with Reverend Carlos Espinoza officiating. Military honors accorded by a Fort Bliss Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Serving as casket bearers will be Primo Banegas, Joe Franzoy, Ray Montes, Adolfo Saul Serna, Tony Clark, Saul Alvarado, Patrick Flores and Joe Fred Butler. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and Baca's Sunset Crematory. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For condolences online logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 16, 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.