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Margaret Boltz Obituary

Margaret Samaniego Mestas Boltz, 78 years young, left us on April, 24, 2014. Lifelong resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Angie Silva Samaniego and her brother, Bobbie Samaniego. She was twice widowed. Her first husband was Oscar Gomez Mestas of Ft. Fillmore, New Mexico, and her second husband was DeVillo Peter Boltz, of Lansing, Iowa. Margaret was a 1953 graduate of Las Cruces High School and worked as a secretary at WSMR and Ft. Bliss. She was admired by many friends, too many to name (you know who you are). Dancing, Vegas, and crosswords were her passion and pastime. Margaret is survived by her sisters-in-law, Mary Louise Samaniego and Dr. Sylvia Boltz Tucker, her daughter, Kathy Mestas (Frank) Lopez, and her three sons, Oscar Samaniego (Gail) Mestas Jr., Barry Edward (Tracy Hall) Boltz, and Kenneth Michael (Suzette) Boltz, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, and a plethora of extended family. Visitation will be held Monday, April 28th, from 6 to 8 pm at Getz Funeral Home, and graveside service at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at 10:30 am, Tuesday, April 29th. Arrangements are with Getz Funeral Home, to sign the local online guestbook please visit www.GetzCares.com.

Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Apr. 27, 2014.
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Hello Oscar, Gail, and Kathy. Our newlywed home has so many memories of Dale and Margaret! What great neighbors. What a blessing 26 years ago to have them! And because of them, we met you! Just thinking of them makes us smile. Truitt and Leticia Rogers

April 30, 2014

I am so sorry to hear this bad news. I have known Margaret since junior high school and we have remained friends since then. We knew how to laugh together and we enjoyed many of our school reunions. We had fun working together on our 60th last year. I am sorry for your loss.

Loretta Smith

April 29, 2014

Our hearts and prayers go out to you Oscar, Gail, Kathy and extended families for the loss of your Mom. Margaret was a beautiful person and a great personality. May your good memories of her help you during this sad time. So sorry we could not be with you, lots of hugs.

Ben and Vangie Widner

April 29, 2014

Oscar and Kathy, I remember so many good times as a child being around your mom and dad. My condolences to you and your families. Edward.

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April 28, 2014

My deepest condolences, Kathy and Oscar, to the death of your mom. She was a great lady! Thank God my dad was able to attend the services and represent our entire family!

Bridgett Alvarez

April 28, 2014

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