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
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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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