It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend of many, Sir Adrian Ogaz, KCHS, 98, of Garfield, on Saturday, March 30, 2013. He was born Dec. 10, 1914 in Salem, N.M. to Ignacio and Irene Apodaca Ogaz. Sir Adrian Ogaz was a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1226. He was a major donor to the Las Cruces Catholic Schools and an active member of the Democratic Party serving two terms as a Doña Ana County Commissioner. As a pioneer and distinguished farmer in Garfield, he grew cotton, alfalfa and chile for over 50 years. Active in organizing the Annual Hatch Chile Festival, he promoted the famous "Hatch Chile;" he served as a founding member and past president of the Garfield Water Association; past president of the Garfield Cotton Gin and member of the Caballo Soil and Water Conservation District. Adrian was appointed by the late governor, Bruce King, to the U.S.-Mexico Border Authority and was one of the main supporters of the Southern New Mexico State Fair. He was the oldest buyer at the livestock sale and was honored by the fair committee with the naming of "The Ogaz Building" for his many years of support. He also was on the planning committee to build the new Memorial Medical Center and was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include his children, Dickie Ogaz and wife Cleofas, Patsy Ogaz Trujillo and husband, Enrique, Hector Ogaz and wife, Toni, and Edmund Ogaz and wife, Alice; two stepbrothers, Armando and Antonio Ogaz. Other survivors include 14 grandchildren; Phillip Trujillo, Cathy Harris (Kevin), Jo Ellyn Barnes (Michael), Sharon Garcia (Henry), Jeff Trujillo (Peggy), Edward Ogaz (Julie), Gilbert Ogaz (Delia), Ricky Ogaz (Natalie), Eric Ogaz, Sabrina Wright (Adam), Michael Ogaz, Suzanne Lopez (Mike), Stacy Delk (Mark) and Matthew Ogaz; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carmen; a daughter, Anita Louise and two brothers, Paul and Jerry Ogaz. Visitation for Mr. Ogaz will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in San Isidro Catholic Church, Loma Parda St. #2003 in Garfield where the prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the same church. The rite of committal and interment will follow in the Garfield Cemetery where he will lay to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Phillip and Jeff Trujillo, Edward, Gilbert, Ricky and Matthew Ogaz. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made in Adrian Ogaz' name to San Isidro Catholic Church, HC 31, Box 43, Garfield, NM 87936. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences, log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.
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Hector and all the Ogaz family--So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Another great one is gone. Went to school with you, Hector, and you were always a gentleman thanks to your rearing. You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Karen Franzen Hartman
April 6, 2013
God Bless your family during this time. Praying for you all and praising The Lord for having Adrian to have touched so may lives throughout his long life. What we can hope for in our lives is that it glorify our Lord, and in reading his story, he certainly did. may this comfort all of you. Blessings to all of you from Alicia Zambranos Daughter, Becky
Rebecca Z. Morales
April 6, 2013
The Ogaz Family:
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father and grandfather. He was a real character and my in-laws thought so much of him. May God bless you all during this difficult time and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Best Wishes,
Lucio, Carl Wayne, Eileen, Melissa, Paul and Joshua Gutierrez
Eileen Gutierrez
April 5, 2013
My heartfelt thoughts of comfort to the Ogaz family as you reflect on the huge void that has been left with Sir Adrian's passing.
I know Matthew from my dealings at NMSU and his beloved Grandpa leaves a wonderful legacy in Matt.
Blessings to all of you.
Phil Montoya
Phil Montoya
April 4, 2013
Sincere condolences to Adrian Ogaz's family. He was a great man!. He resembled my grandfather (Ignacio Ogaz) to a great degree. I always loved visiting him, his wife and family every chance when I passed through Garfield and Las Cruces at the end. He is one of a kind! God Bless the entire family and Bendito sea Dios!
Anthony (Gabi) Zambrano
April 3, 2013
Boss
Sorry for you and your family loss. I know how tough it is to lose you Dad. Words can no way express how sorry I am for you. The only thing that helps is time. I will give you a call later. If I can help in any way, please let me know
Tom McCluer
Tom McCluer
April 3, 2013
" Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Ogaz family." Rand and Anita,Paige Whitney
April 3, 2013
Hector, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I never meant your father, but with a son like you, it was obvious he was a great man.
Neal McCormick
April 3, 2013
Our hearts and prayers to the Ogaz and Trujillo families. May your wonderful memories of Adrian comfort you during this sad time. He was indeed a wonderful person and someone to look up to.
Ben and Vangie Widner
April 2, 2013
With heavy hearts we send our heartfelt condolences to the entire Ogaz family. May God bless you all.
Jose & Ramona Terrazas
April 2, 2013
Hector and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your father had a long life and from reading the obituary I can tell it was a full life as well.
My deepest sympathy!
Mike Fiehler
April 2, 2013
So sorry for the lose of your father Our thought of love and prayers to the Ogaz family
Love
Jerry & Betty Ewer
April 2, 2013
Our condolences to the Ogaz Family:
The Valley has lost a great person. His vision and character is a guide for us all. My Dad, Walter Archer, greatly enjoyed serving with Adrian on the Dona Ana Co. Commission in the early '60s.
Tom Archer
April 2, 2013
Our condolences to the Ogaz and Trujillo families. May God bless you in your hour of need.
Ruthie & Adrian Gonzalez
April 2, 2013
My condolences to the Ogaz family.
Mr. Ogaz was such a wonderful man and a true inspiration to all who knew him. Take comfort in knowing that his lovely wife Carmen is waiting along side the Lord, to welcome him home. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially to my dear friends Sharon and Suzanne. God Bless.
Rebecca Torres
April 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Charlie & Brenda Mangham
April 2, 2013
Nino Adrian you were an inspiration to us all. Always cheerful and and a true gentleman. My sincere condolences to the family. Rest in peace
Ernesto Gutierrez
April 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your familly in this time of sorrow
Jim and Diana Myers
April 2, 2013
Phillip & Anthony our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family-
VCA Hinojosa
April 1, 2013
God Bless you in your time of sorrow. Our condolences to all of the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bouvet Jr.
April 1, 2013
A great pioneer in the Hatch/Garfield valley has left us. The Moreno family has known the Ogaz family for many years. I went to school with Hector who lent me his track shoes so I could use them at track meets. We stop by Dickie's farm to buy delicious Hatch chile. Our sincere condolences to the entire Ogaz family.
Moreno family (Lorenzo, Albuquerque NM)
Lorenzo Moreno
April 1, 2013
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