This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Carrillo De La O, Marquez Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4728/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Our Lord opened the gates of heaven, shinned his light upon her and took her to His heavenly home. Guadalupe "Lupe" Carrillo De La O, fondly known as "Wella", passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at her daughter Emilia's home, where she resided, surrounded by her loving family. Lupe was born August 15, 1912 in Las Cruces to Felix and Carlotta Marquez Carrillo. On October 06, 1934 she married the love of her life, Thomas De La O, and moved to Doña Ana where they created a beautiful loving home. Lupe was a devoted and active member of Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church. She was a great cook and enjoyed and helping out at the bingo sessions, as well as working the precincts at election time. Lupe touched many lives in her 98 years here on earth. Those left to mourn her passing included her son, Daniel De La O and wife Margie; her daughter, Emilia Medina; daughter-in-law, Nora De La O, and a special grand-son, Jaime Trevino, whom she raised like a son, all of Doña Ana. Other survivors include twelve grandchildren, Viola Clark (Eddie), Jack Medina, Rey Medina (companion, Cassandra Herrera), David Medina (Victoria), Ben Medina (Vanessa), Yvonne Landavazo (Frank), Steve De La O (Kathy), Tommy De La O (Dolores) Carol De La O, Paul De La O (Trini), Ronnie De La O (fiancé, Naomi Cardon), and Valerie Monsivaiz, as well as twenty four great-grandchildren, seventeen great-great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Lupe is welcomed into heaven by her loving husband of forty-six years, Thomas De La O, her parents, daughter, Lucy Trevino, son, Benny De La O, grandson, Ricardo Trevino, son-in-law, Manuel "Bay" Medina, six brothers and one sister. Visitation for Mrs. De La O will begin at 6 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2010 at Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church, 5525 Cristo Rey in Doña Ana, where the prayer vigil is scheduled to begin 7 p.m. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 9 a.m., Saturday, September 11, 2010 in the same church with the Reverend Miguel Macaya, Celebrant. The rite of committal and interment will follow in the Doña Ana Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Steve and Tommy De La O, Jaime Trevino, Eddie Clark, David and Ben Medina. Honorary bearers will be Jack and Rey Medina, Paul and Ronnie De La O, Orlando, and Marcos Trevino, Michael and Matthew Landavazo, Valerie Monsivaiz, Joseph and Angelica Clark. We all were very blessed to have had her in our lives and we know she will continue to bless us from above. The De La O Family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For condolences online logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com 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.