This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Reyes, Ontiveros Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5296/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, LUPE O. REYES, 69, OF Las Cruces Sunday, March 20, 2011 at his home. He was born May 17, 1941 in Mesilla to Isabel and Rosa Ontiveros Reyes. Lupe was a laborer at the Four Points Cotton Gin and was a member of the Catholic Church. Those left to mourn his passing include a son, Guadalupe Reyes Jr. and companion Jennifer Delgado of Las Cruces; two daughters, Rosemary Reyes-Sapien and husband Michael of Anthony, Christina Reyes and companion Tony Banegas of Las Cruces; five brothers, Isabel Reyes Jr. and wife Mary, Joe Reyes and wife Terry, Ramon Reyes and wife Emma all of Las Cruces, Frankie Reyes and wife Maria de Jesus of Texas, Albert Reyes and wife Margarita of Mesilla; two sisters, Nica Rodriguez and husband Frank of Mesquite, Petra Barela of Las Cruces. Other survivors include six grandchildren; a great grandchild as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Johnny R. Reyes and a brother. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10 AM Thursday, March 24, 2011 in the Basilica of San Albino, 2270 Calle Principal in Mesilla where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM with Reverend Vincent Petersen officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Guadalupe Jr., Eddie and Bobby Reyes, Michael, Zachery and Samuel Sapien, Tony Banegas and David Rodriguez. Honorary bearers will be Henry, Albert Jr., Ramon Jr., and Luis Reyes. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road. 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 23, 2011 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.