Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Jean Okelberry Hill

Jean Okelberry Hill

Nov 7, 2015

Jean Okelberry Hill, 79, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 7, 2015. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and artist. Jean is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her faith in and for our Father in Heaven and his son, Jesus Christ was unwavering throughout her life. She was born on...

Jackie Mae Martin

Jackie Mae Martin

Nov 4, 2015

Jackie Mae Martin was born to become a hands-on caring service provider to the community. She focused on her education thru the years along with participating in many school activities. Her primary focus was in the area of Homemaking which includes running the household and finances. She conducted many seminars to educate others with this useful information. After graduating as...

Jeanene Echo Torres

Jeanene Echo Torres

Nov 4, 2015

Jeanene Torres, 51, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2015 after a brief illness. She was a housewife who loved her dogs, enjoyed collecting Teddy Bears and watching NASCAR. She is survived by three brothers; Doyal Gillespie (Carol) of Houston, TX, Dwight Gillespie (Amy) of San Antonio, TX, Danny Gillespie (Mandy) of Garfield, NM; a sister-in-law, Sylvia...

Herlinda Granado

Herlinda Granado

Nov 3, 2015

Our mother Herlinda "Linda" Granado lost her battle with cancer at the age of 56 on November 3, 2015 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Linda was born on May 7, 1959 in El Paso, TX and attended Jefferson High School. She worked for several years as an insurance adjuster for Allstate Insurance and Farm Bureau Insurance companies. Linda had a...

Colonel Lisa Jo Lamb Lieutenant

Colonel Lisa Jo Lamb Lieutenant

Nov 2, 2015

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Lisa Jo Lamb passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2015 surrounded by her family and friends. Lisa had a passion for life and filled the room when she entered! She never met a stranger and if you wanted to talk football, she was your go to person…DA BEARS! Born July 5, 1965 in Park Ridge, Illinois,...

Karen Lou Roberts

Karen Lou Roberts

Oct 28, 2015

KAREN LOU ROBERTS, 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 28, 2015 after recurrent episodes of cancer. Karen stayed at home receiving constant care from her husband Michael and sister Francie. She passed away at her home in Las Cruces New Mexico with her husband, sons Gaylen & Gary, and best friend Edna...

Earl R Greene

Earl R Greene

Oct 24, 2015

The angel of silence came in the early morning of October 25, 2015 and sealed the lips of our wonderful husband, loving father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend Earl R. Greene. At the age of 84, he went to join his mother, Louise Heidt; father, John Greene; daughter, Sharon Williams; sister, Margaret Wiley and many friends. He was a person...

Rupert Ellis Mansell

Rupert Ellis Mansell

Oct 18, 2015

Rupert E. Mansell died peacefully in his home on October 18, 2015. Rupert was born in Oklahoma on January 28, 1920 to Ike and Lula (nee: Caldwell) Mansell, one of nine children. He started school at Lake Valley School in Washita County Oklahoma. The family then moved near Mt. Zion, where he attended a two room school six miles east...

Everett Lyndon Harvell

Everett Lyndon Harvell

Oct 12, 2015

Everett Lyndon Harvell, age 98, of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2015. Everett Lyndon Harvell was born to Everett Lee and Hattie Harvell on March 20, 1917 near Ratcliff, Arkansas. He moved to Las Cruces, NM in 1959 as an employee of White Sands Missile Range. He retired from the Generator Utility Section, at WSMR in 1975....

Warren M Boozer

Warren M Boozer

Oct 12, 2015

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Warren Myers Boozer. He entered eternal life on October 12, 2015 to be with the Lord after a battle with cancer at age 95. Warren's legacy of kindness, generosity and genuine love of life will forever be remembered by all who...