Nicolena S. "Nikki" English

NICOLENA S. (NIKKI) ENGLISH After a lifetime of devotion to familiy and friends and service to her community, Nikki English joined her beloved husband Bill in heaven on March 8, 2009. Nikki was born on October 12, 1921 in New York City, where she and Bill met and were married. They lived in southern Maryland where they were active in the Hollywood Methodist Church. Nikki taught Sunday School, served in the Church Board, helped raise money to construct an educational building, directed the children's choir and produced many Chistmas plays. She and Bill taught First Aid classes and helped establish a volunteer Rescue Squad. Before moving to Las Cruces 1n 1995 Nikki and Bill lived in Columbus, NM where they were both active in the Historical Society and the Rescue Squad, for which she was dispatcher. Nikki was also involved with the American Legion Auxiliary, the Columbus Raid Day observance, and established the annual Christmas Craft Show and Sale. Most recently Nikki lived at Golden Mesa Independent Living facility where she acted as unofficial photographer, welcomed new residents, designed and created table decorations and distributed her lovely hand made cards. She also crocheted more than 400 baby caps to distribute to local hospitals for newborn and premature babies. In addition to her husband Bill, Nikki is preceded in heaven by her siblings Michael and Judy, and her parents Amelia and Nicolas. Nikki is survived by her daughters Ame Lockwood and Lori English, son-in-law Greg Lockwood, granddaughter Wendy Sandoval and her husband Dino, and great granddaughters Nicolina and Olivia. Services are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are sent to Golden Mesa Rose Garden Committee, attention Rose Alfairi, 151 N. Roadrunner Parkway, Apt. 213, Las Cruces, NM 88011. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com