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George Thibodeau Obituary

George Ernest Thibodeau, 86, of Las Cruces passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born April 11, 1926 in Salem, Mass. George served his country honorably in the Armed Forces, attaining the rank of Lt. Col., with service during World War II and the Korean conflict. He retired as an educator, serving as assistant principal at Alameda Junior High, and was an active member of the Sunrise Lions Club and the VFW. George was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed cooking and taking walks. Left to mourn his passing is his wife, Mary Anne of the family home; two daughters, Yvette Peticolas (Bob) of Las Cruces and George Anne Thibodeau (James C. Bednarz) of Plano, Texas, as well as three grandchildren, Thomas Lyannas, Erin Campbell and Joshua Bednarz. At his request, cremation will take place and inurnment of cremains will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Ave. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Las Cruces Sunrise Lions Club, P.O. Box 6686, Las Cruces, NM 88006. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels and Sunset Crematory of Las Cruces, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences, log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Jan. 23, 2013.

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Linda Pohl (née Branham)

May 9, 2013

My condolences to the family of this great patriot. I am proud to say that I attended Alameda junior high where he was Highly regarded.

Jo Lynn Carlton Kinman

March 13, 2013

I met Mr. Thibodeau after my step-father married my mother upon our move to Deming. E. J. "Pee Wee" O'Neal and George kept their friendship through their love of having served their country. They both had personalities who strived to show a strong work ethic. Each could tell a good story and play a fun hand in table games. Now they are both at peace and can join in for the fun in Heaven. Blessings to you Mr. Thibodeau in your departure and prayers to your family during this transition.

Henry Barton

February 4, 2013

George was my close friend in Grade School, High School,College and Military service. Rest in peace my friend.

Alice Hollis Richardson

January 30, 2013

I worked with George at Alameda Junior High and loved his humor, his discipline and his spirit of fairness. He was a good man.

Shirley Pettes Daniels

January 27, 2013

My condolences to the Thibodeau family. I attended Alameda Jr. High in the early 60's. He was a fair and respectful person, which earned him respect.

Cleon Namken

January 26, 2013

Mr. Thibodeau was my favorite assistant principal (and I had many). Yes I got to visit him in the office a few times during my years at Alameda Junior High 1968-1971. I won't forget his sleight of hand trick and his flattop, God Bless Mr Thibodeau and his family.

Lori

January 24, 2013

I remember working with Mr. Thibodeau a few years ago at Dr. Pinholster's (dentist) office. You and Mary Anne such beautiful people. Mrs. Thibodeau I am so very sorry for your loss.

Lori

January 24, 2013

My deepest sympathy to your family for their loss. I only wish Joshua (Lyannas)had got to know him more. He was a good man. Josh would have loved him.

Mario Correa

January 23, 2013

Mr.Thibodeau was at Alameda Jr Hi when I attended school there in the 60's he was strict but a good man. My most sincere condolences.

Sheri Bone

January 23, 2013

Our deepest sympathies on your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that Mr. Thibodeau loved and brought joy into the lives of the staff and students at Alameda Junior High. He will be missed but in the hearts of those who loved him, he will remain.

The Bone Family:
Sam and Alma, Las Cruces, NM
Sheri, Washington, DC
Roderick, Playa Vista, CA
Raquel, Orange County, CA

Mary Ann Melton

January 23, 2013

Our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Thibodeau. My sister and I have found memories of Alameda Jr. High and especially of Mr. Thibodeau...my sister and he had an understanding, especially after she broke a confetti Easter egg on his head. It sat perfectly on the top of his crew cut head and you could have head a pin drop in the hallway, where it happened. He smiled and said to her "Gotta love your spirit!" He then motioned her towards the office, since the eggs had been banned from the school. God Bless him and his loved ones and may he rest in peace.
Mary Ann and Bertha Duncil

Erin Campbell

January 23, 2013

Granddaddy, Thank you for bravely serving our country, being a man with a tender heart, telling the absolute best stories, and always making me chicken and dumplings. I love you and miss you.

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