Heather L. Saari  died suddenly Tuesday November 13, 2007 at her home. She was 36.  Heather was to receive a degree in Hotel Management from New Mexico State University in December 2007. All of us who knew and loved Heather will forever remember her as a generous, free spirit with a contagious sense of humor. She loved animals, and later in life became a culinary expert. Survivors, in addition to her parents, included her grandmother Annie L. Manzenberger and her companion Doug Metcalf.
A memorial service was held Monday November 19, 2007 in Las Cruces.