Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Frederick Lee 'Freddie' Harris
Feb 25, 2014
Frederick Lee "Freddie" Harris, 77 of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, February 25, 2014. He was born to John and Mildred Harris on March 7, 1936 in Hatch, NM. Freddie served his country honorably in the United States Army, proudly served the Village of Hatch, NM and Dona Ana County as an EMT and Paramedic. He was a member of...
Benny J Fenn
Feb 23, 2014
After a courageous 5 month battle for his health, 77 year old Benny J. Fenn Passed away on February 23, 2014 surrounded by his family. Benny was born in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico on June 27, 1936. He spent his childhood in Mexico mostly in Colonia Pacheco and Colonia Juarez. Besides his studies, he enjoyed track, high Jumping, pole vaulting,...
Roman P Aranda Jr.
Feb 22, 2014
Roman "Baby" Aranda Jr., 80, of Mesilla, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Roman was born on March 12, 1933 in Mesilla,NM to Roman Aranda Sr. and Rosa Provencio. He enlisted in the Army and was a Sergeant and Airborne. After his military career he returned to Mesilla and settled into his civilian position at...
Ella Viirginia Winter
Feb 19, 2014
Ella Virginia Winter passed peacefully at home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on February 19, 2014. She began her life on October 21st, 1920 in South Carolina. After graduating from high school she attended nursing school and was later employed by the United States Public Health Service. Virginia worked around the country and later was stationed at Fort Stanton, New...
Vodene Schultz
Feb 18, 2014
Vodene Schultz, 76 of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday February 18, 2014. She was born to Vodiman and Jeffy Norwood on October, 6, 1937 in San Angelo, TX. She was raised in Deming, NM and after graduating college with a masters degree in mathematics Vodene began a lifelong passion of teaching Mathematics. She had a unique ability of explaining math...
Robert Diaz Rocha
Feb 13, 2014
Robert D. Rocha, 45, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, of Mesquite, NM went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2014, at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. Robert was born July 22, 1968 in El Porvenir, Chihuahua, Mexico to Augustina (Tina) Rocha. He was brought to the US at the young age of 2, adopted and raised...
John Testa
Feb 12, 2014
John Anthony Testa was born July 31, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Anthony and Angelina Testa. As with many members of his generation, World War II experiences were significant in his life.
Fran Hanff Cotter
Feb 10, 2014
With deep regrets, the family of Fances Elizabeth Hanff Cotter, born in Worcester, MA on May 27, 1930 to Ludvovic Francis Hanff and Ethel Ruth Hanff, announces that she passed away on February 10, 2014. As a child Fran moved to Rhode Island with her family, attended Aldrich High School (Warwick) and graduated June, 1948.
Sadie C Parriott
Feb 10, 2014
We celebrate the life of Sadie Chew Parriott who passed away February 10, 2014 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sadie was born to Newton Chew and Mabel Elliott Chew, on January 9, 1910 in Alva, Oklahoma, the sixth of nine children. Following graduation from Northwestern Oklahoma Teachers College in Alva, OK in 1932, Sadie taught high school math, English and...
Jack Lanier Davis
Feb 10, 2014
Jack Lanier Davis, age 76, passed away on February 10, 2014, at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico after his battle with pancreatic cancer. Jack was born on December 23, 1937 in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to L.C. and Marie Davis. He was the youngest of two sisters and five brothers. On July 17, 1959, he married Betsy Aldom in...
Julian Uranga Chavez
Feb 9, 2014
Julian Uranga Chavez 93, our beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle, and Friend, of San Ysidro, left his dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014. He was born in San Ysidro, to Belsan Sr and Maria Chavez. Julian enjoyed and always looked forward to spending time with his children,...
Elena 'Helen' Nevarez
Feb 8, 2014
Elena "Helen" Rosales Nevarez, 63 passed away at Mountain View Regional Medical Center while surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 8th 2014. Helen was our dearly beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Helen as she was fondly known by her friends and family is survived by her two daughters, Eileen Arvizu and husband Mark, Grace Telles and husband...
Larry E Mora
Feb 7, 2014
Larry E. Mora, 51, years old passed away on Friday, February 07, 2014 in Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Larry was born on July 2, 1962 in Hatch New Mexico to Pablita Esparza and Blas Mora. He married to Celia Regalado in Rincon, New Mexico on June 23,1984 Larry loved classic rock, and worked hard all his life to...
Theresa Jane Larkin
Feb 6, 2014
Theresa "Jane" Larkin, 86 years old, died peacefully on February 6, 2014 while in home hospice, lovingly cared for by her daughter, Gail Larkin and son-in-law John Deck of Las Cruces. Jane also received wonderful support from Mesilla Valley Hospice and De Sheila Kelly. Her strong will to live, in addition to the love and prayers of family and friends,...
Mary Margaret Frias
Feb 6, 2014
Mary Margaret Romero-Frias 71 of Las Cruces, N.M. has gone to Heaven to be with The Lord. Margaret as she was known was born to Roman and Genevieve Romero on November 10, 1942 at home in Tortugas, N.M. Where as a teenager she was crowned Rena for Dia De San Juan Fiesta. After she graduated from Las Cruces High, she...
Radm Paul K. Arthur
Jan 31, 2014
RADM Paul K. Arthur (retired), 83 of Las Cruces, NM died Friday, January 31, 2014. He was born to Walter and Frieda Arthur in Kansas City, MO on January 14, 1931. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy and the Navy Reserves. He graduated in electrical engineering in 1956 from Purdue University where he met the love...
Mary Elizabeth Clayshulte
Jan 30, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Schweer Clayshulte, 89, of Las Cruces passed away on Thursday January 30, 2014 at Good Samaritan Village after a period of declining health. Born on October 10, 1924, she was the only child of Vena Koester Schweer and Artie Carlyle Schweer. Mary grew up along the banks of the Mississippi river and told stories about playing with the...
Dolores Fleming Meier
Jan 28, 2014
Dolores Marie Fleming was born in Saint Marys, Pa on April 5, 1950 to Thomas George Fleming and Esther Viola Bilodeau. Dodie's sister, her beloved husband, her parents and brother all preceded her in death. Two brothers and a sister survive her. Dodie was baptized Catholic by her Godfather, Donald William Fleming, who loved and supported her throughout an extraordinary...
Keith Roy Hackney
Jan 26, 2014
Keith Roy Hackney, 68 of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday January 26, 2014. He was born to Roy and Norma Hackney on October 25, 1945 in Charleston, West VA. Keith honorably served his country with the United States Army; he loved music, deep thought and was a great friend. He was preceded in death by his parents. A graveside service...
Clara Monreal
Jan 26, 2014
Clara Monreal, 59, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014. She was a long term resident of Las Cruces, NM. She was born on October 22, 1954 to Jose Refugio and Clara Martinez Monreal. Clara enjoyed painting and crocheting, she was a very strong and courageous woman that loved her family unconditionally. She will be remembered for her energetic spirit...
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