Obituaries

Apr 19, 2014

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother and uncle, David V. (Unkie) Maynez. He was born on November 8, 1956, the son of Bernice Maynez and Joe R. Maynez. He was a lifelong resident of Las Cruces. He is survived, by his sister Laura Maynez, niece Lisa Maynez and great niece Olivia Porras, all...

Apr 18, 2014

Dezirae Marie Ortega, Infant, passed away peacefully into the arms of angels on April 18, 2014. Dezirae was embraced by the hugs and kisses from the family saying "I Love You". Her life was a brief gift to us that will be cherished endlessly. Dezirae was the daughter of Daniel and Brianna Ortega. She is also survived by her big...

Apr 16, 2014

Mary Gonzalez Garcia, 74 formally of Las Cruces, NM died in Fresno, CA on Wednesday April 16, 2014. She was born in Las Cruces, NM on April 1, 1940. Mary was devoted catholic and a friend to all with a heart of gold. She was known to help anyone in need including strangers and rescued dogs from the animal shelter....

Apr 15, 2014

Russell Hawk died peacefully Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Mesilla Valley Hospice with family by his side. He was 90 years old. Originally from Medford, Oregon, Hawk had come to Las Cruces to stay with his son and daughter-in-law after a recent cancer recurrence. Born to Norman and Inez Hawk in the front bedroom of the home built by his...

Apr 14, 2014

Apr 13, 2014

It is with great joy and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lilia Gonz

Apr 11, 2014

Wilma Jo Weatherly It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Wilma Jo Weatherly,84, of Las Cruces, NM. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, mentor and friend. She passed away in her home on the evening of April 11, 2014 surrounded by her admiring family....

Apr 11, 2014

Robbie Lee Scott, U.S. Army Major Retired was born August 11, 1913 in Memphis, TN. and passed away April 11, 2014 at The Aristocrat, Las Cruces, NM at the age of 100 years and 8 months. Robbie had a wonderful life dedicated to serving others and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a decorated career...

Apr 11, 2014

Mary T. Aguilera, age 80,

Apr 10, 2014

Carl Brian Easton, 58, of Las Cruces, NM died Thursday, April 10, 2014 in Ruidoso, NM. Carl was born January 24, 1956 in Cumberland, Maryland to Lewis and Donna Easton. He married Martha Easton on September 16, 2000. Carl was employed the United States Postal Service as a night shift mail handler for 30 years, where he received an award...

Apr 10, 2014

Raymond Jimenez Lara, 87, a longtime resident of Las Cruces, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Cottonbloom Assisted Living and Memory Care Community where he lived the past three years.

Apr 7, 2014

Nancy Jane Thurston, 79 of Las Cruces, NM died peacefully Saturday April 7, 2014 at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada. She was born to Lewis and Lula Everitt on December 29, 1934 in Lancaster, OH. She moved to Las Cruces in 1983 from Madison, IN where she was employed at Jefferson Proving Grounds for many years.

Apr 7, 2014

Andrea Lynn Peters who was born October 30, 1958 in El Paso, Texas passed away April 7, 2014. She was a long-time resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico and had a very successful career with Business Products Center and Manpower Temporary Services. Andrea touched many lives both professionally and personally and was always willing to help others. Her passion for...

Apr 7, 2014

Fay Wood, 100, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on April 7 th , 2014 in Colorado Springs. Mrs. Wood was born on April 14 th , 1913 in Konawa Oklahoma to Minnie Ethel Bates and Willie Corbet Bates. Fay was a homemaker in Las Cruces. Mrs. Wood is preceded in death by her husband Jent Echol Wood, in 1999,...

Apr 6, 2014

Dr. Willard Horatio Beattie of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully in the Health Care center of Good Samaritan Village on April 6, 2014 at the age of 87. Will, as he was known by friends and family, retired to Las Cruces in 1989 after 23 years in Los Alamos, NM where he raised a family and worked as a...

Mar 28, 2014

Marie A Paulson, 89 of Deming, NM died quietly at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada on Friday March 28, 2014. She was born to Steven and Anna Aleksich on September 18, 1924 in West Middlesex, PA. Marie was a Registered Nurse and Nursing Instructor at N.M.S.U. for many years. She enjoyed gardening and reading. Marie will be deeply missed by...

Mar 26, 2014

Delia Carabajal, 76, of Las Cruces, NM left this earth to meet her Heavenly Father in Heaven on March 26, 2014 surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on Dec. 23, 1937 in Hill, NM to Theodoro Carabajal and Maria De Refugio Ordunez Carabajal and was the 14th child out of 17 children. Delia loved cooking and...

Mar 25, 2014

Our beloved Colleen Denise Moreno, 58, passed away on Tuesday March 25, 2014 in Las Cruces, NM. Colleen was born on July 26, 1955 in Everett, WA, to parents Alvie and Diane Huffman. Colleen is preceded in death by her Father Alvie Huffman, Sister Linda Huffman, and Brother Edward Huffman. Colleen was a retired baker, she loved to bake and...

Mar 23, 2014

JOHN T. EGGENBERGER, a dedicated husband, devoted father, and much-loved grandfather, John Thomas Eggenberger, 88, joined his life partner, Barbara Eggenberger, in eternal peace on Sunday, March 23, 2014, after a recent fall at his home in Las Cruces. John was born on May 12, 1925 in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the only son of the late John...

Mar 21, 2014

Edward (Ed) Raymond Armstrong, 77 went home to be with his Lord on March 21, 2014 in Las Cruces, NM. Ed was born on August 6, 1936 in Creighton, PA to parents Archie and Ethel Mae Irvine Armstrong. He married his wife, Barbara on December 18, 1984 in Andrews, TX and moved to Cloudcroft, NM in 2004. Ed served in...