This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Byrd Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4805/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Virgil W. "Pooch" Byrd, age 90, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Virgil is survived by his wife of 69 years, Elsie; and sons, John, Tom, and David. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Wade, Shawna, Kasey, Wes, Jared, and Ty; and three great-grandchildren. Virgil moved from Texas to New Mexico at the age of 7 and lived in many towns across New Mexico working for Mountain Bell Telephone Company, but Silver City remained his favorite. He retired from Mountain Bell as a district supervisor in 1979 after 39 years of service. Racing horses, hunting, and fishing were his passions. He truly loved New Mexico and through the years developed many friendships which he cherished. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 01, 2010, 11 a.m., at French - University Chapel. Please visit our online guestbook for Virgil at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French, 1111 University Blvd. NE., (505) 843-6333. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 29, 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.