Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Luis Garcia

Luis Garcia

Jan 2, 2016

Luis Garcia, 87, was called home on Saturday, January 2, 2016. He died at home, lying in their bed, hand in hand, with the love of his life and mother of his children. He was born on May 19, 1928, in Garfield, New Mexico, to Jose Salvador and Lucy Garcia. He was the third oldest of thirteen children; Isabel Weinhardt,...

Emiko Horne

Emiko Horne

Dec 28, 2015

Emiko (Iwata) Horne, 79 years old, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 28, 2015 in Las Cruces, NM. She was born May 6, 1936 in Sapporo, Japan and was the daughter of Kana & Jyuzco Iwata. She was united in marriage to Paul R. Horne on July 5, 1966 at Misawa Air Force Base in Misawa, Japan. Emiko...

Flora Q. Pedraza

Flora Q. Pedraza

Dec 27, 2015

Flora Quiroga Pedraza, age 86, entered into eternal peace on Sunday December 27, 2015, at Desert Peaks Assisted Living Center. Flora was born on December 22, 1929 to the union of Florencia and Ramon Quiroga. She married her beloved husband Faustino Pedraza on April 13, 1958. Together they raised their three amazing sons, whom she loved more than anything. She...

Myrtle E. Pheil

Myrtle E. Pheil

Dec 26, 2015

On Saturday December 26, 2015 at home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Myrtle Elizabeth (Jody) DeBusk Pheil age 80, left her earthly body peacefully. She was born December 16, 1935 in Homosassa, FL to Herman and Agnes DeBusk. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Walter C. Pheil Jr, and one son, Steve Pheil. She has 2...

Dorothy Jane Quirico

Dorothy Jane Quirico

Dec 22, 2015

Dorothy "Jane" Quirico 79 left this life on December 22, 2015 to take her place with the other angels. Born May 16, 1936 in Pueblo CO. She began her next adventure peacefully from home with loved ones close by, following her battle with Alzheimer's. Jane was a former Miss Pueblo in 1957 and second runner-up Miss Colorado. She earned her...

Mary Silva

Mary Silva

Dec 21, 2015

Bertha Audetat Silva, "Gramma" as she was fondly known was 88 years young when she was called home by our Lord on December 21, 2015 in Las Cruces, NM. Gramma was born on April 25, 1927, to Emilio and Maria Audetat in Jimenez, Chihuahua Mexico the sixth of eleven children. On December 30, 1955 she married the love of her...

Life Legacy

Life Legacy

Dec 20, 2015

Alan Wesley Granger, 62, left this world on December 20th 2015, at MMC in Las Cruces, NM. Alan Granger was known for his compassionate and unconditional acceptance of everyone who came to him for spiritual guidance. He graciously and passionately communicated the gospel through his eloquent sermons, quick wit, and dynamic one liners. He served the Lord and his community...