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MILDRED FRANCES BLANTON

1933 - 2018

MILDRED FRANCES BLANTON obituary, 1933-2018, Las Cruces, NM

BORN

1933

DIED

2018

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Baca's Funeral Chapels - Las Cruces

300 East Boutz

Las Cruces, New Mexico

MILDRED BLANTON Obituary

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, MILDRED FRANCES BLANTON, age 85, of Las Cruces passed from this life on Friday, November 23, 2018 at La Posada – Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sinton, TX to Euwell and Ruth Hale Gilchrest on August 29, 1933. Mrs. Blanton was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Chapel Assembly of God.

Those left to mourn her passing include her loving husband, Robert Thomas Blanton of the family home; three sons, Ronald Thomas Blanton and wife Donna, Douglas Duane Blanton wife Carolyn, Wendell Wayne Blanton and wife Tracy; two grandchildren, Heather Lynn Blanton, and Ryan Thomas Blanton and wife Erica all of Las Cruces. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Thomas Gilchrest; two sisters, Claudie Gilchrest and Bernice Chewning.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 6 PM to 7 PM in Baca's Funeral Chapel. The Funeral Service will be held Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 1:30 PM in the same chapel with Pastor Jeremy Sullivan officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Avenue where she will be laid to rest.

Serving as casket bearers will be Ronald, Douglas, Wendell and Ryan Blanton, Devon Lowenhaupt, and David Roberts.

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 logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com

Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Nov. 27, 2018.
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Wendell Blanton

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December 22, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories and Almighty God comfort your broken hearts. (Psalm 147:3)

December 1, 2018

Eternal rest grant unto Mildred, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

November 30, 2018

Nana, you were a great mother-in-law, mother, and grandmother. I love you very much and am so happy that you were a part of my life. I will miss you!

Janet

November 28, 2018

A kind, gentle woman who will be truly missed. You set a good example for others to follow in the Christian community. Rest in peace.

Elsie Eva Ramirez

November 28, 2018

We will miss you Mrs. Blanton. You and your husband Bob, were true examples of how Christians ought to be, sweet and kind. We will see you again in the kingdom of our Great God and Savior Jesus Christ. God Bless

Ralph & Sandra Alvillar

November 27, 2018

Mr. Blanton and family, so sorry to read of the passing of Mrs. Blanton. Have many fond memories of when she kept our two children. Blessing and prayers to all of you. Joe and Beth Parker

Beth Parker

November 27, 2018

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