Obituaries

Jan 11, 2014

Ignacio (Nacho) Luera, 72, of Las Cruces, passed away January 11, 2014. With family and friends by his side, Nacho was called to his eternal home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Nacho was born on July 16, 1941 to Ignacio and Julia Luera of Canutillo, Texas. After spending his youth in Canutillo, Nacho moved to Las Cruces and...

Jan 6, 2014

Ashley Renee Vaughn Martinez, age 21, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, January 6, 2014. Ashley was born on October 31, 1992, In El Paso, Texas to Robin Madrid and Brian Vaughn. Ashley grew up primarily in Las Cruces. She was a 2010 graduate of Las Cruces High School, and attended...

Jan 6, 2014

Virginia Sponheimer, 96 died Monday, January 6, 2014 at the Heritage assisted living facility. Virginia was born on August 26, 1917 in Chateaugay, NY to Merrill O. Stone and Florence Douglas. She was married to Charles N. Sponheimer on May 15, 1946 at St. Paul's Church in Patchogue, NY with witnesses Slema Sponheimer and George K. Sponheimer attending. Virginia attended...

Jan 3, 2014

Stewart Keith Chronic February 4, 1948 to January 3, 2014 Keith Chronic peacefully passed away at Mountain View Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his father Zane Chronic. He is survived by his mother Patricia Chronic, children: Kristin (Don Wetzel) and Joshua Chronic (Angela) of Nebraska, David Chronic (Lenuta) of Romania, his sisters:...

Jan 3, 2014

Jan 3, 2014

Elizabeth Ann Halladay, 65, of Pflugerville, Texas died Friday, January 3, 2014. Elizabeth was born on September 28, 1948 in Las Cruces, NM. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as making crafts and leather work. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 48 years, Lloyd "Buddy" Halladay of the family home, Sons; Jeff Halladay(Irene) of...

Jan 2, 2014

Our beloved mother, Minnie V. Barreras, went home to be with our Lord on January 2, 2014. She was born October 21, 1926 to Escolastico Valdez and Rafielita telles Valdez in Garfield, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her Husband of 41 years, Tommy P. Barreras, two sisters, Emma Sarabia and Amalia Velarde, a brother Mike Valdez, a...

Jan 2, 2014

Margaret Evelyn Larson, 1921

Jan 2, 2014

Thursday morning Gene "Stinky" Peugh peacefully went on to his reward. Gene, 83, died at home in his sleep after a short illness. Gene was born May 13, 1930 to Sylvia and Mid Peugh in House, NM on the family homestead in the same house his mother was born. Gene graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1948 and came to...

Jan 2, 2014

Our beloved mother, Minnie V. Barreras, went home to be with our Lord on January 2, 2014. She was born October 21, 1926 to Escolastico Valdez and Rafielita telles Valdez in Garfield, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her Husband of 41 years, Tommy P. Barreras, two sisters, Emma Sarabia and Amalia Velarde, a brother Mike Valdez, a...

Jan 1, 2014

Alyus Kurtis,Gage Mansur a.k.a.(monster Lyus) 18 months old passed away January 1st 2014 at Mountain View Regional Hospital in Las Cruces. He was born June 26, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces. Alyus was born to Kurtis and Tanya Mansur. He has four siblings; Timothy 11, Joseph 10, Raelyn 9 and Andrew 7. Alyus was an amazing little...

Jan 1, 2014

In the presence of his family, Treaver C. Ashby Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at the Mesilla Valley Hospice. Mr. Ashby, 83, was a long-time resident of Las Cruces, NM and was born in Lockney, Texas on January 11, 1930. He was married to the love of his life, Lillie Mae Jameson, in Clovis, NM on April...

Jan 1, 2014

Mary Sanchez Duran, 88 years old, passed away on January 1, 2014 in her home in Hatch, New Mexico. She was born on July 19, 1925 in Marcial, New Mexico. Her parents were Albert Sanchez and Eva Silva Sanchez. Mary Duran lived most of her life in Rincon and Hatch, New Mexico. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert L....

Jan 1, 2014

Dec 31, 2013

Nazario T. Montoya was 81 years old when he passed away on December 31, 2013 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on May 1, 1932 in Monticello, New Mexico to Rafael Montoya and Eva Trujillo-Montoya. His siblings include Eugenio Montoya, Jesusita (Lucas) Trujillo, Noah (Gloria) Montoya, and Estella (Victor) Torrez. He was married to Genoveva Jimenez-Montoya for 37 years...

Dec 28, 2013

Nancy Davis of Las Cruces passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. A memorial service celebrating Nancy's life will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Las Cruces, New Mexico with the reverend Norm Story officiating. Nancy was born on...

Dec 28, 2013

Richard G. Reyna, 59, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2013. He was born and raised in Las Cruces, NM. He was a proud alumnus of Mayfield High School from the class of 1973. Richard proudly served his country for seven years in the U.S Army and five years in the U.S. Army Reserve, in which he...

Dec 23, 2013

Alfonso Solis 65 years old, died on December 23, 2013 at his family home surrounded by his family in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on November 15, 1948 in Anthony Texas to Guadalupe Mendoza and Alfonso Solis. He married Rosa Gonzalez on July 13, 1970. He graduated from Gadsden and attended New Mexico State University and had a...

Dec 21, 2013

Aurea E. Allen entered eternal life on Saturday, December 21, 2013, and will be greatly missed by all her family, friends and acquaintances. Born on November 15, 1945, to Maria Monserrate Guzman and Miguel Vega in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Aurea met and married Bruce D. Allen while they were both stationed at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi. They moved...

Dec 19, 2013

"Primo" Alfredo P. Vigil Sr., 71, entered Eternal Glory on Thursday December 19, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at University Hospital El Paso, Texas. Alfredo was born on January 8, 1942 in Las Cruces on Mesquite Street to Frank G. Vigil and Elisa P. Vigil. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Enedina Hernandez Vigil, sons...