Las Vegas, New Mexico
Aug 23, 1931 – Dec 15, 2016
Ivan was born on August 23, 1931 and passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016. Ivan was a resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico at the time of his passing. He graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1949. He was drafted soon after during the Korean War. He was married to Joyce. Memorial services will be conducted on Tuesday December 27 10:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church officiated by Rev. Katie Palmer assisted by Rev. Pat Halverson. The family is extremely grateful for the courtesy of Father George and the IC parish for the use of the Church for this funeral. Memorial gifts may be made to the Community First Bank Endowment to provide continuing education scholarships for Middle School Educators at the NMHU Foundation PO Box 9000 Las Vegas or the First United Presbyterian Church Mustard Seed Fund 1000 Douglas Avenue Las Vegas NM 87701.
so sorry bout your loss of Ray Joyce: we really appreciate his and your help in the past for the millfest as am sure many others in the community u guys helped. must be an excruciating rough time now especially this time of yr. best to u and family
dan cassidy
January 04, 2017 | Cleveland, NM
My sincerest condolences to you all. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Debra Gage
December 27, 2016
Love lives on forever in the memories and in the hearts of all whose lives have been touched by this very special man. With deepest condolences
Karen & Peter Rieniets
December 27, 2016 | Las Vegas, NM
Such a wonderful person and true friend of Highlands. You will be missed Ray.
Sam Minner
December 27, 2016 | Las Vegas, NM
Mr. Litherland will be missed by the entire community. He was a well known man for his generosity and well respected by many in the community. May the family find strength and comfort during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. So sorry fir your loss.
Inez Gallegos-Lujan
December 26, 2016 | Las Vegas, NM
WE have been blessed yo know and grow in friendship and admiration of Ray and the Family. Please God bless them all as they and Ray have blessed us, go in peace and Joyce continue with your inspirational strength..
Jerry&Sharon Geist
December 26, 2016
God bless you all during this time of loss. You father, husband and grandfather was a great man. Larry and I have wonderful memories of sitting next to he and Joyce at football games.
He will be missed. Larry and Denise Franken
December 23, 2016
My prayers and best wishes go to Joyce and the rest of the family. I will miss visiting with Ray at the bridge table.
Mary Johnston
December 22, 2016 | Las Vegas, NM
Our community has lost a great man. Rest in eternal peace Mr. Litherland
Troy Denison
December 21, 2016 | Las Vegas, NM
