Cecile Velma Crosswhite, 86, passed away on July 9, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on September 16, 1929 in Mason County Texas to the late Percy and Myrtle (Thames) Zesch. Cecile is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harvey Buddy Crosswhite; son, Billy Crosswhite and daughter, Peggy Jene Matestas. She is survived and forever remembered by her sons and daughters in law, Jack Lindy and Maria Crosswhite, Bobby Gene Crosswhite and Tommy Joe and Jacalee Crosswhite.; daughters and son in law, Margaret Ann and Venses Sanchez and Lorie Elizibeth Gatson. Cecile was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren as well as numerous great great grandchildren. A Viewing is scheduled for Wednesday July 13, 2016 at the Harris Hanlon Mortuary from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. A Graveside Service will follow at the Estancia Cemetery at 2:30 P.M. Pallbearers will be Mark Meastas, Kenneth Meastas, Carl Crosswhite, Cory Crosswhite, Rick Valdez Jr. and Patrick Sanchez. Honorary Pallbearers are Maggie Meastas, Venses Sanchez and Chris Lopez.