Obituaries

Sep 18, 2017

Franklin Garner "Bud" Peterson left this earth to be with his beautiful and beloved wife Joan, Monday September 18th, 2017 at 84 years old. Bud was born in Mobeetie, TX and spent his childhood in West Texas. He moved to Lovington, NM in 1949 where he graduated high school. He then moved to Las Cruces where he attended what was...

Sep 16, 2017

George P. Florez, 71 of Dona Ana, New Mexico, entered eternal life September 16 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 6, 1945 in Dona Ana to Ramon and Esther Florez. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and working in his yard. He also loved restoring classic cars. He is survived by Rosie,...

Sep 15, 2017

Sep 15, 2017

Service Information Tuesday, September 19, 2017 2:00pm, Getz Funeral Home Chapel 1410 E. Bowman Ave Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 Interment Location Masonic Cemetery 760 S Compress Rd Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005

Sep 15, 2017

Georgia Miriam Cothern Arnold, 92, was called home on Friday, September 15, 2017 at home in Fairacres, New Mexico. She was born on November 12, 1924 in Childress, Texas to Lillian Bell Norman and Roy Willard Cothern, her sibling include; Leo Whatley Cothern, Ruby Lee Cothern May, Wilford Clifton Cothern, Harold Thomas Cothern, Vivian Juanice Cothern Clay, Norma Beth Cothern...

Sep 12, 2017

Corporal Kyle Leland Klunder, beloved son, grandson, brother and uncle, passed away on September 11th, 2017 in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the age of 26. Kyle was born in Las Cruces on June 3rd, 1991 to Mark G. Klunder and Susan Welch Klunder. He was a graduate of Onate High School. Upon graduation, Kyle joined the United States Marine...

Sep 10, 2017

Miguel M. Gonzales, 72, passed away peacefully at home in Albuquerque, NM, on Sunday, September 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Miguel was born on July 11, 1945 in Las Cruces, NM to Miguel and Guadalupe Gonzales. Miguel was a meat cutter for 35 years and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was also a member of the Catholic Church....

Sep 10, 2017

Sep 8, 2017

Mrs. Emma Apodaca Bouvet of Garfield, NM passed away on September 8, 2017 in her beloved home in Garfield at age 95. At the time of her death she was listening to her favorite hymn (Amazing Grace) being sung by her talented grandson, Christopher Bouvet. Emma Bouvet, the daughter of the late Nestor and Hijinia Apodaca, was born August 13,...

Sep 6, 2017

Lt. Col. Marilyn L. Steffel, 90, Good Samaritans Assisted Living, passed away Wednesday, September 6 at Memorial Medical Center. Marilyn was born on August 6, 1927 in West Allis, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Helen (Cheslak) and Frank Steffel. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Cherf, three nieces, a nephew, many cousins, and friends. Marilyn attended Mercy High...

Sep 5, 2017

Vincent Francis Capozza born July 21, 1937, died at home on September 5, 2017. He was born to Julia Leo and was adopted by Joseph and Rose Capozza after being in foster care with the Capozza's for seven years. Vincent never knew the truth of his adoption until age 62. In his youth, he had a talent for anything mechanical,...

Sep 4, 2017

Joe C. Silva, 68, of Las Cruces passed away on Monday, September 4th, 2017. He was born on February 18th, 1949 in Anthony, Texas to Jesus and Maria Silva. His sisters are Kathy Zertuche (Gavino), Rose Ruckel (Greg), Otilia Sanchez, Wilma Martinez (Fred). He Married Emma D Silva on August 1st, 1981 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is a...

Sep 3, 2017

Gregory Thomas Segura Gregory Thomas Segura 52, of Las Cruces, NM died September 3, 2017 with his sister Sandra by his side in Las Vegas. Gregory was born February 28, 1965 to Perfecto and Phyllis Segura in Massachusetts. He worked for over 20 years in the air conditioning and heating field both in California and Nevada. He enjoyed watching his...

Aug 31, 2017

Arthur P. Florez, 67, of Dona Ana, New Mexico entered into eternal life Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Casa Del Sol Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Tortilla, as he was fondly known, was born January 3, 1950 in Dona Ana, New Mexico to Ramon and Esther Florez. Tortilla served in the United States Army and was a veteran of...

Aug 29, 2017

Corinne (Corina) Telles Lopez, 88, passed away August 29, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Corinne was born on September 7, 1928 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Carmen Lucero Telles and Evangelisto Telles. Corinne is survived by one daughter, Anna Marie (Jerry) Lopez of Las Cruces, New Mexico, three grandchildren, Pamela (John) De La Torre,...

Aug 29, 2017

Aug 27, 2017

Virginia Watkins Johansen Francis, 95, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at the Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces. She was born October 12, 1921 in Clemson, SC, to David and Daisy Watkins, where she was raised with her brother David. She graduated from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, GA in 1942, with a double major in English and economics....

Aug 26, 2017

Service Information Friday, September 15, 2017, Masonic Cememtery Address Not Available Details: Service Extra Info Burial of Cremains and Masonic service. Interment Location Masonic Cemetery 760 S Compress Rd Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005

Aug 21, 2017

Aug 17, 2017