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Deonn Fay Arnold

(April 26, 1957 - October 14, 2005)

Deonn Fay Arnold transitioned from this Earth walk into the next phase of her journey on Friday morning, October 14, 2005. Deonn was a long-time advocate, confronting violence against women and children in Las Cruces and the surrounding areas. She is survived by family, many friends, and will be dearly missed by the whole community. Memorial service will be held at Getz Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 19, 2005. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to cover funeral costs and to continue to support women and children in this community. Contributions will be accepted at Getz Funeral Home in her name and can be dropped off there or brought to the service.

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Sheldon P. Podruchny (January 25, 1968 - September 14, 2005)   Sheldon P. Podruchny, 37, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005. He was born Jan 25, 1968 in Winslow, AZ to Peter and Connie Podruchny. He loved composing and recording music, painting, photography, and writing stories. He had a special knack for humor which endeared him to his many nieces and nephews. Sheldon was employed for many years at the Christian Crossing Bookstore where he was instrumental during important milestones of that business. He attended college at NMSU with a focus in writing. His passion in life was in bringing his ideas to life through his numerous talents. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. Sheldon is survived by his mother, Connie Podruchny; sisters and brothers, Melodie of Missouri, Vannie of Las Cruces, Harmonie of Tucson, Dawn, Darrin, and Peter all of Las Cruces; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and two grand-nieces also survive him. His father, Peter Podruchny preceded him in death. A viewing will be at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005 at Getz Funeral Home. The funeral is at 2:00 PM Monday, Sept. 19, 2005 also at Getz Funeral Home with a grave-side service will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers are Darrin Podruchny, Peter Podruchny, Robert Chavarria, Pat Castro, Eddie Reyna, and Christopher Podruchny; honorary pallbearers will be Alex Podruchny, and Joel Baker.