Obituaries

Oct 16, 2014

Nora Sue (Wilford) Ernst, aged 71, passed away on October 16, 2014, at Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was surrounded by her family and loving husband of 51 years. Nora was born on September 22, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles Richard (Dick) Wilford and Mary Evelyn (McGarrity) Wilford, and grew up in the Chicago area, together with her sisters Jane...

Oct 14, 2014

Charles laird, 51, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on October 14, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces. He was born on September 11, 1963 to the late Louin Laird and Georgetta in Las Cruces, NM. His is survived by his Mother, Georgetta and Stepfather Terry Chappell of Las Cruces, NM, Uncle Chuck Murrell, of Las Cruces and...

Oct 14, 2014

Oct 14, 2014

Therese( Terry) Hamilton On Tuesday , October 14 our beloved Terry left this world, at 56. She was born in Winchester Massachusetts to Robert and Mary Kenny. Fate brought her to Las Cruces in 1982. After graduating with her Masters from NMSU in 2006, she became a family life counselor and devoted her life to healing and helping others. Her...

Oct 13, 2014

Michael Francis Ball, 60, of Las Cruces lost a hard fought battle with cancer of his bladder on Sunday October 12, 2014. Mike was at home at the time of his passing with his dog Murphy at his left side and the love of his life Karen Kendall at his right side. Mike was also surrounded by several close friends...

Oct 13, 2014

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Oct 13, 2014

Oct 13, 2014

Alma Dorthene (Dot) Kennedy Bernstein, 79, of Las Cruces, formerly of Levelland, Texas, was welcomed into the arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ with the words "Well done good and faithful servant" on October 13, 2014. Funeral services will be on Friday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Las Cruces with Rev. Paul Rydecki, pastor,...

Oct 13, 2014

Oct 12, 2014

Jeanetta "Jan" M. Dale, 84, died at Mesilla Valley Hospice, Sunday, October 12, 2014. She was born in Flora, Illinois, July 8, 1930 to Cecil Mae and William Martin. She had a sister, Jeanine, and a brother Marvin. She married Robert Ackison and had one child, Parron. She divorced in 1973 and moved to Las Cruces in 1974. She married...

Oct 11, 2014

Pamala Christine Milliner, age 59, passed away on October 11, 2014 after fighting her courageous battle, surrounded by her loving family, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Pamala was born October 27, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas to Billie Wendel and Robert Faulconer. She was a generous, loving woman who enjoyed crocheting and helping those in need. She was a lifetime...

Oct 11, 2014

John Howard Mosley was born on May 5, 1956, in El Paso, Texas and departed this life on October 11, 2014. He attended Houston Grade School and graduated from Burges High School in 1974. After graduating from NMSU with BS and MA degrees, he taught in the Mechanical Arts Department at DACC, and for the past twelve years he has...

Oct 10, 2014

Oct 10, 2014

Luis "Louie" Mendoza passed away October 10, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born June 17, 1950 in Las Cruces to Augustine and Margaret Robles Mendoza. Louie graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1969. He worked for both Memorial Medical Center and the City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department. Louie enjoyed...

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Oct 7, 2014

Steven T. Valencia, 76, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 surrounded by family. He was born May 9, 1938 in Hot Springs, NM to Felix and Isabel Valencia. He grew up in Cuchillo, NM. Steve served our country honorably as a member of the US Navy and US National Guard. He retired from the US Postal Service...

Oct 7, 2014

Cody Wescott (1952-2014) Cody Lee Wescott, 62 of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at his home. Cody was born in Moberly, Missouri to Elliott J. (Jim) and Alta Wescott. Cody is survived by his mother Alta, his wife Charla and their three children, Sky Sena, her husband Mario and their children Brooklyn and Zebulun; Buck Wescott and...

Oct 6, 2014

Ronald Blaine Dawes, 82, having experienced a truly wonderful life, passed away on Monday, October 6. Ron was born on May 31, 1932 in North Tonawanda, New York to Willard F. and Mildred C. Dawes. He graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1950 and graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy....