This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Lujan, Juarez, Embry Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4854/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Erasmo Lujan, also known as "Russ", or "Razz", 68 of Las Cruces, NM passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. He was born November 5, 1941 in McAllen, Texas to Eduardo and Carmen Juarez Lujan. Russ served his country honorably in The United States Air Force and was retired from the United States Postal Service. Razz was also a member of El Calvario United Methodist Church and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by one daughter, Carmen Margarita Embry; four brothers, Edward Lujan, Eleazar Lujan, Eliseo Lujan and Efraim Lujan. Also surviving his are Eunice Helmbrecht and two grandchildren, Autumn Grace Gardner and Madison Shane Gardner. Erasmo was preceded in death by his daughter Monserate Christina Lujan and his sister, Elisama Embry. At his request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate his life will be at 10 am on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at El Calvario United Methodist Church, 300 N. Campo, Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E Bowman Ave, Las Cruces, NM. To sign the online guest book or send condolences go to www.getzcares.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 22, 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.