This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Halksworth, Mitchell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4888/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ivan Halksworth was born to Kate Eleanor and James Forrest Mitchell Halksworth in England on October 18th, 1924. Our dear Ivan continued his journey beyond this world on October 15th, 2010. He is survived by many who loved him dearly and miss his beautiful presence and generous heart. Ivan was preceded in death by his mother Kate, father James, and sisters Joyce and Hazel. Survivors include his wife, Marifrances of Las Cruces; daughter Cheryl, and husband Ken Rosean, also; granddaughter Chelsea and Crystal of Kalispell, Montana; a sister Mary Trusler; a brother, Ray and wife Eunice, and their daughter Dawn and son John, all of England. Ivan had an extended family both here and abroad. He lived here in Las Cruces, New Mexico with his wife Marifrances in retirement, enjoying his hobbies of; painting, photography, and gardening. ~*~*~*~*~ "What I would give to clasp his hand, His happy face to see. To hear his voice and see his smile, That meant so much to me." ~*~*~*~*~ La Paz Graham Funeral Home is handling cremation. Condolences may be sent to 066 Party Time Place, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Trails West, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (SPCA) 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.