This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Hernandez, Acosta Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4850/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jose Hernandez, 60, a resident of Silver City, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Friday, October 15, 2010. Visitation will begin Thursday, October 21, 2010, at 6 o'clock in the evening at Baca's Funeral Chapels with the prayer vigil and rosary service to follow at 7 o'clock in the evening, led by Dr. Gilbert Arizaga. Jose was born on May 12, 1950 in El Paso, Texas to Antonio Sr. and Marcela (Acosta) Hernandez. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing and when he was able to drink, his favorite beer was MGD. Jose loved working on trucks and always made an effort to teach his kids all he knew about mechanics. He fulfilled his dream of running his own company when he opened "4J Heating and Mechanical Contractors." His family loved him very much and will miss him greatly. He is survived by his loving wife, Hilda (Anchondo) Hernandez; 4 sons, Juan Anchondo, Jose Omar Hernandez wife Cassandra, Jose Antonio Hernandez, and Jose Roberto Hernandez wife Veronica; 5 daughters, Yvonne H. DeLaO husband Emilio, Alicia Lozano, Marisol Hernandez fiancé Alex Loera, Maria Garcia husband Rico, and Lourdes Anchondo; brothers, Victor, Pedro, Pancho, Manuel, Gilberto, Raphael, and Francisco Hernandez; sisters, Marcelina Burrola, Juanita Morales, and Guadalupe and Maria Elena Hernandez; and 32 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Eleno and Antonio Jr. Hernandez. To send condolences, please login to: www.bacasfuneralchapels.com. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Silver City, Baca's Silver City Crematory, 3805 Delk Drive. Phone 388-2334. Exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care". Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on October 21, 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.