This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Rawls, Hobbs, Sanchez, Pierce Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4859/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Olan D. Rawls, 84, of Hatch entered eternal life Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 21, 1926 in Forest, Idaho to Marion and Roxie Hobbs Rawls. Mr. Rawls served his country honorably in the United States Navy during World War II and was a rancher. Those left to mourn his passing include his loving wife of forty-six years, Rosario Sanchez Rawls of the family home; five sons, Rocky, Jiggs and Joseph Rawls, Elijio and Phillip Sanchez; seven daughters, Mary Ann, Linda, and Barbara Rawls, Rosalie De La Hoya, Emma Lucero, Dee Dee Varner and Roxie Rawls-De Santiago; a brother, David Rawls; a sister, Osel Rawls. Other survivors include numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved twin sister, Oleda Pierce; and his siblings, Mary Olive, Oliver and Orville. Visitation for Mr. Rawls will begin at 6 PM Friday, October 22, 2010 in the First Baptist Church, 421 N. Franklin Street in Hatch where the Evening Service is scheduled for 7 PM with Pastor Louie Rey officiating. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 10 AM in the same church with Pastors Hector Rocha and Manuel Martinez officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery with military honors accorded by a Naval Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment. Serving as casket bearers will be Pete Lucero, Jiggs and Joseph Rawls, Joe Varner, Eligio and Phillip Sanchez. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. 527-2222 For condolences online logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.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.