This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Rodriguez, Gallegos Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5249/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MIKE G. RODRIGUEZ, 51, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born September 15, 1959 in Mesilla to Lorenzo and Maria Luisa Rodriguez. Mike loved the Lord and to work outside, always giving the last that he had to help everyone else. He was a good artist and enjoyed listening to music, playing horse shoes, and was an avid San Francisco 49er's fan. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his parents, Lorenzo and Maria Luisa Rodriguez of the family home; two sons, Mike Rodriguez, Jr. and Carlos Rodriguez; one daughter, Christina Hernandez; two brothers, Larry and Johnny Rodriguez; five sisters, Natalie Valenzuela, Irene Flores, Cruz Rodriguez, Maria Rodriguez, and Veronica Rodriguez all of Las Cruces. Other survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Francisco Gallegos; paternal grandparents, Pablo and Irene Rodriguez and two uncles, Manuel and Antonio Rodriguez. Visitation for Mike will begin at 6 PM, Monday, March 7, 2011 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the Evening Service is scheduled for 7 PM with Pastor Mark Jordan, officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Honorary bearers will be Larry, Johnny, and Hector Rodriguez, John Jr., Anthony Garcia, Jason and David Rivera, and Theodore Escalante. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Baca's Sunset Crematory. Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelsascruces.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 8, 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.