Obituaries

Jul 19, 2018

Ronnie L. Giron "Uncle Ronnie" of Las Cruces, passed from this life on Thursday, July 19, 2018. His hobbies were going to the Casino, bingo, cheering on his San Francisco 49ers, and eating Red Enchiladas. Ronnie is survived by his mother Helen Lucero, one brother Rudy (Maryalice) of Alamogordo, New Mexico, sisters Margaret "Pete", Trinie, Charlene, Adelfia, Christina (Eddie), Tina,...

Jul 17, 2018

Katherine "Rena" Otero, 84, of Las Cruces passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 17th, 2018. She was born August 30th, 1933 in Hillsboro, NM to Miguel and Magdalena Montoya. She had 9 siblings -- Tudy, Bobby, Mikey, Jean, May, Inez, Ida, Mary Lou, and Dorothy. Her father Miguel was a miner, and in her early life, her family moved throughout...

Jul 17, 2018

Susanne Margaret (Fisher) Quintana passed away peacefully at home in the care of hospice and her loving family on July 17, 2018, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Sue was 70 years old and is survived by her husband Tony of nearly 40 years, her son Darren and wife Alice, her 3 daughters Hayley, Kelly and Toni and husband...

Jul 16, 2018

Orpha Mae Rostad Ogg, March 1, 1920 - July 16, 2018, passed away at the age of 98. As a born-again believer in Jesus Christ her Savior, according to Philippians 3:20, her citizenship is now in Heaven. Orpha has gone home and is being reunited with many friends and loved ones who have preceded her. Orpha was born on March...

Jul 15, 2018

Victoria "Vicky" Rodriguez, 63, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was born June 24, 1955 in Tularosa, NM to Angel and Loretta Macias. She was married to Nemesio Rodriguez for over 40 years and were blessed with 6 children. Vicky was a dedicated caregiver until her first grandchild was born 19 years ago, she then dedicated her life...

Jul 15, 2018

Josie Marquez was called home on July 15, 2018. She was 96 years of age. Although she was not able to walk during the last three years of her life, she did not stop loving life. She was a dedicated member of St. Genevieve's Church. For decades, members of her church remember her walking, with a cane, from her home...

Jul 13, 2018

Robert Eugene "Bob" Martinek, 89, passed away in Las Cruces, NM Friday night July 13, 2018 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice having resided there a short time. Bob was born August 10, 1928 in Delia, KS to Agnes and William Martinek. He grew up with a slightly older brother Bill and younger brother Orville and sister Louise on their...

Jul 6, 2018

Donald Scott Stuart of Las Cruces passed away on July 6, 2018 at the age of 91. Don was born on January 22, 1927 in Amarillo Texas. As a young man he served honorably in the United States Army. Don's love of learning earned him several degrees from NMSU including a Ph.D. in Educational Administration. After many years of dedicated...

Jul 4, 2018

Don James White September 13, 1935 - July 4, 2018 Don James White of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the age of 82. Don was born September 13, 1935 in Arkansas City, Kansas. He graduated from high school in Fort Worth, Texas, and married his high school sweetheart, Sheila Shows, in 1953. Together...

Jul 3, 2018

Elvira M. Padilla, 84, of Las Cruces, NM, entered eternal life, while surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. She was born on August 29, 1933, in Deming, NM to Jesus Macias and Luz Gonzales. Elvira later met and married Arturo Padilla. Together, they raised five children. She lived her life as a mother, homemaker and grandmother. While...

Jul 1, 2018

Robert Giron passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at the age 68 in El Paso, Texas. He was born on March 4, 1950 in Las Cruces to Carlos and Maria Giron. Robert grew up with his 6 siblings, his brothers: Mario, Charlie, Oscar, Sal, and Pete, and his sister Yolanda. He loved going camping every summer, and he would...

Jul 1, 2018

Melissa Vick, 46, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Las Cruces NM. She is survived by her husband of twenty years Sean, her son Zachery, her parents Bill and Vickie Ritthaler and her mother -in -law Jeannine Evans. Melissa was born on April 9, 1972 in Casper, Wyoming and graduated from high school in Casper. Volleyball and weight...

Jun 30, 2018

Ernest A. Perez Jr. 85, longtime resident of Las Cruces, NM took Gods hand when he was called on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 6:15AM and went home. He was born September 16, 1932 in Snyder, Colorado to Victoriano and Hilaria Alvarez Perez. Ernest served his country honorably in US Army during the Korean War as a Corporal. He worked...

Jun 29, 2018

Jun 19, 2018

Fred Barrio Estrada, 64, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2018. He was born on May 18, 1954 in Los Angeles, California to Rudy and Alicia Barrio Estrada. Fred graduated from Deming High School and was the proud owner of Los Mimbrenos Landscaping and Nursery for over 30 years. Fred was much loved in his community, he...

Jun 18, 2018

Marshall Hoyt Lynch born May 23, 1926 passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 in Las Cruces at the young age of 92. He is survived by his life mate Lenore (Karen) Rodriguez, his sons Larry and Doug, daughters Marsha and Lynda, and their mother, Alta Hastie. Marshall has 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by Lenore's children...

Jun 14, 2018

Ramon F. Jaffe was called home on June 14, 2018, in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the age of 48. Ramon was born on December 2, 1969 to Frank A. Jaffe and Andrea Agosto in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Ramon was an assistant teacher with the Las Cruces Public Schools and was an active member with the Gold Medal Taekwondo....

Jun 14, 2018

Roberto "Bobby" Brito was called home on June 14, 2018, in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the age of 64. Bobby was born on October 21, 1953 and graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1972. He married his baby doll, Ana Montoya on May 17, 1975. He enlisted into the United States Air Force in 1976 and proudly retired...

Jun 12, 2018

Peter (Pete) Simon Halpern, a longtime resident of New Mexico, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the El Paso Hospital of Providence, at the age of 83, surrounded by his children. Peter's home was in Anthony, NM where he was retired for many years. Peter was born on April 17, 1935 in Kingston, New York. His parents were Sigmund and...

Jun 9, 2018

Hector "Sungie" Muoz Sr., 67 a resident of Los Lunas passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 9, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. Hector is the youngest child born to Efren Muoz and Maria Luz Trujillo on May 30, 1951, in Tortugas, New Mexico. Hector is a military veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served during Vietnam. After...