De Alva Gerard

Gerard- De Alva Gerard, 84, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, Monday night, June 14, 2010 in Socorro, NM. She was a business owner and operator of several restaurants in Socorro, a volunteer at Socorro General Hospital Auxiliary, a Sunday school teacher and charter member of First Baptist Church in Socorro for many years. De was a loving and caring sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a devoted servant of the Lord. De is survived by her sister, Barbara Hawkes and husband, Jimmy; brother, Gordon Stirling and wife Margaret; daughter, Lynn Pence and husband Ray; and sons, Blake Gerard and wife Sonja; and Blaine Gerard and companion, Miriam Champion; 4 nephews, 1 niece, 9 grandchildren, Dan Gerard (Luz Alvarez); Sam Gerard (Elizabeth); Amanda Gerard (Kyle Jones); Jaime Gerard; Stacy Bailey (Robert); Stephanie Tex (Jeff); Sara Goodman (Steve); Blaine Gerard II (Caramia); and Pamela Smith (Bill); a cherished daughter-in-law, Linda Gerard, and 10 2/3 great grandchildren. She was a resident of Socorro since 1942. De was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Gordon and Ollie Stirling, her sister, Belle White, and her husband, Shirley B. Gerard (1987). Her love and devotion for the Lord, her family, her friends, and for her church will always be remembered. The family would like to share a verse: Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31:31. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, June 18, 2010 at 2:00 PM at The First Baptist Church in Socorro with Pastor Bob Farmer presiding. Interment took place in the Socorro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Socorro, First Baptist Church of Socorro, or Socorro General Hospital Auxiliary. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 309 Garfield Socorro, NM 87801 (575) 835-1530