Gerald James Tibbs, 63 of Las Cruces, NM died, Friday, June 29, 2007 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Gerald was born November 11, 1943 in Salem, New Mexico to Homer and Margie Tibbs. After 18 years with the telephone company, Gerald began Southern New Mexico Communications with his wife, Mary. Following the sale of the business they grew award-winning pecans until retirement. Gerald enjoyed such pursuits as flying, water-skiing, square dance calling, and most of all, playing the fiddle. As a lifelong area resident, he will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.

Gerald is survived by two daughters, Carole York of Edmond, Oklahoma; and Brenda Meyers and her husband Keith of Las Cruces, NM. One son Mark Tibbs and his wife Traci of Las Cruces, NM. His fiancée Sue Liefeld of Las Cruces. One brother Larry Tibbs and his wife Kay of Las Cruces, NM. Also surviving Gerald are 12 grandchildren, Kristy and Steven York; Sarah Bell and her husband Charles, Vanessa Meyers, Amanda, Brandon, and Jordan Garcia, Isaiah Meyers; Devin, Kiera, and Reeyn Tibbs, and Dalton Cook. He also has one great granddaughter, Madison McKinsey. Besides his parents, Homer and Margie, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Tibbs and a grandson Aidan Tibbs.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 7 PM on Monday, July 2, 2007 at Getz Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be at 9 AM on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Getz Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Felix Gonzales officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Serving, as pallbearers will be Keith Meyers, Kip Call, Pat Pendergrass, Bryan Lunsford, Jubilee Olivas, and Steven York.