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Genevieve “Louise” Ford Kimble, 99, was born May 15th 1923 in El Paso, Texas and died December 17, 2022 in Douglas, Arizona.

She moved to Douglas in 1928 when her father had been transferred to the Douglas Train Station as a train master for Southern Pacific Railroad. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1939 and went on to St. Mary’s of Notre Dame for two years with her sister Marnie. Afterwards, she went to the University of Arizona where she graduated with honors in Political Science.

She married William C. Kimble on April 23, 1945 and they lived in San Bernardino, California until Bill was discharged from the Army. They moved back to Arizona and lived on the Hunsaker Ranch in Sulphur Springs Valley, located 35 miles north of Douglas.

While raising her seven children: Melinda Kimble (Jim Phippard); Bill Kimble, Jr. (Michele); Sue Krentz; Melissa Strahl

(Stuart); Lily Percell (Mark); Jon Kimble (Laura Cullen); and Steve Kimble, she went back to the U of A to study for a Masters in Education, graduated with honors and began to teach.

Louise taught for a few years at Douglas High School, and then from 1978 until 2003, she worked at Loretto where all of her children had gone to school. Throughout her time at Loretto, she taught every single grade, devoted herself to various fundraisers, served as assistant principal, worked as the librarian and was named Teacher of the Year. She was dedicated to providing a quality Catholic education and improving the literature of the school even if it meant reading every book she ordered for the school library.

She is survived by her seven children, 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family requests donations to The Rob Krentz Scholarship, C/O Malpai Borderlands Group, PO Box 3536 Douglas AZ 85608. Or to the Faith McKee Fund please send to: Roxann Wetlaufer, DU, 651 W Silhouette Ridge Place, Oro Valley AZ 85755

William D Caster

January 17, 1944 - January 5, 2023

His final wish was realized when he passed away peacefully at the place he was most comfortable and which was also the result of his life’s work, the Caster Ranch south of Mountainair.

He is survived by his wife Cassie Caster and his three sons aka “the 3 D’s” David Caster and wife Sheri, Darren Caster, Dean Caster and wife Leanne. He is also survived by younger sister Rowena Metzger, and his older sister Bertha McMath. William also is survived by his grandchildren Arina Caster, Savanah Morgan, Jasmine Lucky, Kristin Voight, Darric Caster, Seth Caster, Kyle Caster, Tyneal Caster and Ruth, Jennifer and Leanna Caster as well as numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and all of their families who loved him dearly.

William will also be missed by those who knew him from his tenure at Transwestern Pipeline Company where he worked for over 35 years.

William loved animals, especially cattle. He started his herd of Angus Cattle with a bull named Chino and a cow named Sissy. The herd eventually grew to over 400 head. Apart from being a rancher, William was an avid sportsman who loved to camp, hunt and fish.

Josephine A. Rivale, 91, Las Vegas, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Josephine was born January 25, 1931 in Wagon Mound, New Mexico, the daughter of Jose and Feloniz Archuleta.

Josephine’s relentless and independent life started at a young age of 9 years old after losing her mother and being raised by her father working and riding horses on their ranch in Wagon Mound. There she met the love of her life Joe Rivale and married in 1950 where they both continued their passion of country life throughout ranches in Mt. Dora; Des Moines; Las Vegas; Ocate; Weston, Colorado, San Luis, Colorado.

Josephine was always by Joe’s side in all the cattle operations. She would be remembered by all the cattle owners, buyers, truckers, cowboys and whoever was at shipping because she always had a delicious home cooked meal for everyone. You knew her because she always wore her cowboy hat. She was one of the last pioneer women.

Josephine’s unconditional love for family was first and foremost. Besides her love of country life, she loved nature, animals, beautiful flowers and plants. She was also a former member of the Silver Spur CowBelles, a chiropractic assistant for many years as well as a caregiver until age of 86. Josephine was an avid gym enthusiast until age 88.

Survivors include three children: Raymond Rivale (Canda); Anna Belle R. Martinez(Tolo); Eleanor Rivale (Tim); eight grandchildren: Reon McBride (John); RJ Rivale (Chantal); Riata Rivale (Christian); Reinda Alvarez (Justin); Rayelle Rivale (Jason); Tolo Nathaniel Martinez (Lera); Kymberlee Jo Martinez (Fabian); Joe Carlo Hanlon (Natalie); 11 great-grandchildren: Cort McBride, Kaycee McBride; Jayden Rivale, Shyler Rivale; Klansey Gutierrez, Olivia Gutierrez, River Gutierrez, Emeryn Gutierrez; Revalee Alvarez; Liam Cresencio Martinez; Teya Belle Martinez. She is also survived by one sister Domie LeFebre of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Editor’s Note: Email caren@aaalivestock.com. Memorial donations may be sent to the Cattlegrowers’ Foundation, a 501(c)3, tax deductable charitable foundation serving the rights of ranch families and educating citizens on governmental actions, policies and practices. Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, NM 87194. The New Mexico Stockman runs memorials as a courtesy to its readers. If families & friends would like to see more detail, verbatim pieces must be emailed to us, & may be printed at 10¢ per word.

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