This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Castle, Shipe Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5293/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Martha Genevieve Castle, affectionately referred to as D.D. by her grandchildren, passed away at her home at the age of 96 years young on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Martha was born to Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Shipe in Organ, NM on December 22, 1914. Martha was a member of the Supreme Assembly Order of the Rainbow Girls as a young girl. She graduated Las Cruces Union High School in May 1932 and NM A&M College with a Bachelor of Arts in 1936. While attending college, Martha was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, which she remained a member for 75 years. Upon graduation she moved to Lordsburg, NM and began her lifelong teaching career. She moved to Little Rock, AR to marry Raymon W. Castle in 1938. Upon relocating back to Las Cruces, she shaped & molded numerous generations, while teaching at Mesilla Elementary School from 1942 to 1956 and Court Junior High School from 1956 to 1980. Martha was awarded the Master Teachers Certificate in 1950. One of her biggest joys was running int! o past students, seeing them doing well and knowing she had a part in their success Martha is survived by her grandchildren, Richard Castle (Gayle), Christy Nieto (Hector), Tom Castle (Cathy), Carrie Castle (Edward) and John Castle. Great-Grandchildren, Jeff, Aaron, Steven, Brianna, Gabriel, Nathan and Lindsay. Nieces and nephews, Harry Beasley, Jimmy Dean & Martha Beasley, Bill & Lana Chambers, Chuck & Patty Chambers, John & Martha Jane Williams, Stan & Marie Kowalski and Molly & Steve Zerbach and special friends, Duffy, Phyllis and Cecilia. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, husband, Raymon W. Castle, and her sons, John T. Castle and William (Billy) Castle. Upon her request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Martha is planned for Monday, March 21, 2011 at 2:00pm at La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home Chapel 555 W. Amador with Dr. Bob Donohue officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News from March 19 to April 19, 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.