Gary Oberg Berkshire, 51, passed Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Anna Kaseman Hospice in Albuquerque after bravely struggling a grave illness. His beloved family was at his side. Gary was born on January 15, 1956 in Glendale, California. The family returned home to New Mexico shortly afterward, and rented a ranch near Yeso, where Gary spent his first years in school. Later the family moved to his grandfather Homer Berkshire's ranch in Estancia. He attended Highland High School in Albuquerque, then transferred to the New Mexico Military Academy in Roswell, graduating in 1974. Gary's beloved professional activities centered on ranching and horsemanship, including rodeo competition. He was a lifelong member of the New Mexico Cutting Horse Association and served as its president in the mid-1980's. In the recent years, he managed the Berkshire Ranch in Estancia until his illness progressed too far. He briefly resided in Clovis before returning to the family home in Albuquerque, where his mother lives. Gary was preceded in death by his beloved father, Alfred Oberg, a World War II veteran pilot and a prominent New Mexico rancher and political figure. Gary is survived by his wonderfully loving and supportive mother, Evelyn Jane Berkshire Oberg of Albuquerque; his daughter Janell Oberg and granddaughter Rainy of Lyndon, Washington; his son Kyle Berkshire of Albuquerque; his brothers Mike Oberg of Gallegos Ranch, Logan, and Pat Oberg of Elephant Butte, and their families; along with numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces, and special friends. Pall Bearers will be Paul Oberg, Shane Oberg, Travis Oberg, Packy Vaughn, Charlie Chavez and Bill Harvey. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Chavez, Alfredo Chavez, Brett Johnson, Jim Oberg, and Bobby Butler. A Visitation and Viewing will be held on Sunday, December 30th from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 p.m. at the Palm Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 1100 Coal Ave SE. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 31 at 10:30 a.m. also at Palm Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services. Interment will follow at Estancia Cemetery, Estancia, NM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Presbyterian Hospice 8300 Constitution Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-559-1133. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800