Funeral services were held Jan 15 in Houston Tx, for Stiles A Giraud, 82, one of Grant counties early day ranchers who died Sunday, Jan. 13. The deceased came to this area years ago and bought his first ranch in l916, which was generally known ass the Fr. Roger M. Aull homestead. Another property operated by Mr. Giraud was below Whitehorse Mountain, between Hurley and Cook’s Peak. Giraud ran cattle with the 2Cs and the GOS ranches,. He retired from active ranching eight years ago. Survivors are a son, Haswell Giraud of Houston, a granddaughter, Michelle Giraud, and a grandson, David Giraud, who live on the Mimbres River. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Heather Mortuary at Lordsburg. Burial will take place in Dallas.272