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Lewis Stroud Obituary

LEWIS W. (Bill) STROUD, 81, Deming resident passed away Wednesday October 7, 2015 at La Posada in Las Cruces after a 2 year battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be Saturday morning October 10, 2015 at 11 o'clock at Baca's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Johnny Roberts presiding. Cremation by Baca's Mimbres Crematory.
Lewis was born March 10, 1934 in Dalhart, Texas to Helen Hassman and James Asher Stroud. He was a Deming resident for 10 years coming from Silver City. Bill, Dean and other neighbors started the neighborhood watch program. Bill and Dean spent many years on the road making friends easily as they traveled this country and they always had stories to share. He was a 50 year Member of the Carpenters Union. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, horses, rodeo, ranch life and everything that went with it. He enjoyed joking with family and friends and loved kids and animals. He was a fair and honest man.
Survivors include 2 sons, Philip Stroud and wife Rene of Kona, Hawaii, Jim Stroud of Altus, Oklahoma; daughter, Judy McGinnis and husband Mike of Las Cruces; brother, Robert Stroud of Ruidoso; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen Stroud and his brother, Colman Stroud, grandson, Gatlin Clark.
Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com.
811 S. Gold Ave., Deming, NM 88030. Phone: 575.546.9671

Published by Deming Headlight on Oct. 9, 2015.
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October 11, 2015

A real good feller...hope to see him at the Big Jackpot Ropin' in the Sky...

Floyd Traynor

October 10, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

John & Delores Holland

October 10, 2015

Tracy Angulo

October 10, 2015

Our sympathy, prayers, and love to all the family. Bob & Kari Scullion

Kari Scullion

October 10, 2015

God is so awesome. What an Honor knowing this Cowboy is walking and talking with Christ and Families. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the family.

John and Teresa Tedford

October 9, 2015

My prayers are with you and your family. I'm sorry for your loss. God Bless.

Cindi Waters

October 9, 2015

Stroud Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Bill was a wonderful man and I will always treasure the time I spent with him! Blessings, Alfred and Rita Medina

Rita Medina

October 9, 2015

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