OBITUARIES
Robert Ellis Jr.
63, El Centro
Brian Foster
55, Brawley
Rose Ann Le Mert
82, Brawley
ROSE ANN LE MERT Jan. 29, 1937 - July 4, 2019
Rose Ann passed peacefully after a brave battle with Multiple sclerosis.
She was born on January 29, 1937 in Brawley, CA and married Robert Don Le Mert on February 22, 1957 in Brawley, CA. She had an interesting career in the field of science as a laboratory research technician for the US Department of AgricultureSalinity Lab over 35 years processing plant, water and soil samples to extract pesticide data for international scientists to draw their conclusions and make recommendations.
Rose Ann loved her family, grandchildren and recently becoming a great grandmother. She was never afraid to try anything and was at Roberts side throughout their marriage camping, hunting, fishing , hiking, riding motorcycles, traveling to weddings, graduations, family holidays and their retirement home in Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her parents Murray Ransom Hoffman and Opal Cantwell Hoffman and sister Maureen Sue Hoffman, all of Brawley.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years Robert Don Le Mert of Riverside, CA; daughters Kathleen Goodwin (LTC Ronald Goodwin, USAF, Ret) of Mount Pleasant, SC and Jeannette Green of Stevenson Ranch, CA; grandson Capt. Tyler Goodwin USAF, MD (Sara) of San Antonio, TX; granddaughters Chrystin Green (John Miller PhD), and Nicole Green of Stevenson Ranch, CA and great-granddaughter Ryleigh Goodwin of San Antonio, TX.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 9 a.m. with her daughter Jeannette Green officiating at Frye Chapel in Brawley, CA. Burial will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley, CA.
Donations may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society to help create a world free of MS. https://secure.national mssociety.org/site/Donation2?df_id= 55995&55995.donation=form1
ROBERT “DAVID” ELLIS JR. Oct. 30, 1955 - June 13, 2019
Robert Ellis Jr., 63, of El Centro passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019.
He was born on October 30, 1955 in Vincennes, IN.
Robert is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Bobby of Imperial, Mindy of Holtville, Brian of San Diego and Shannon of Imperial; mother, Millie; sisters, Patty and Karen; brother, Micheal; sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws; 12 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Moose Lodge in Imperial.
BRIAN KEITH FOSTER Feb. 3, 1964 - June 27, 2019
Brian Keith Foster, 55 of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on June 27, 2019. Brian was born on February 3, 1964 in Tucson, Arizona. He was raised in Brawley and attended the local elementary schools; graduating from Brawley Union High School in 1982.
Growing up, Brian loved playing Little League Baseball and played high school baseball and football for the Brawley Wildcats. He was an active member of the Magnolia 4-H Club and president of Future Farmers of America, raising steers for the California Mid-Winter Fair.
Brian attended The University of Arizona in 1982. He was a member and president of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Agriculture.
After college, Brian lived in San Diego and worked in the beef packing industry for the Foster owned, Cuyamaca Meat Packing Company. This experience led him to creating and managing a meat distributing company, Cowboy Beef. Eventually, Brian moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico where he owned and managed the Corralitos Ranch and organized a successful dude ranch for guests to enjoy the beautiful trails while learning the history of the ranch.
Brian enjoyed professional sports, particularly baseball. He liked reading biographies on famous athletes and sports stats. He was a talented writer and had a very unique writing style that was evident in his letters to friends and loved ones. He is well known for his sign- off signature, “BKF”.
Brian was a magnificent storyteller and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was quick-witted with a boisterous voice and a laugh that engaged anyone around him. Brian was fun, loving, and kind and was genuine about those he cared about. He never knew a stranger and his big personality had the town of Las Cruces knowing him by name.
Brian was preceded in death by his father, Gary Leon Foster. He is survived by his mother, Glenda Foster; sisters Stacy Koegel, (Jim) Cooper and Christian. Joanne Castro, (Manuel) Maxximus, Gigi and Bridgett.
A private graveside service will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley.
In honor of Brian, donations may be sent to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation P.O. Box 1848 Longmont, CO 80502 or donate online at https://www.npcf.us/donate