Obituaries

Sep 27, 2013

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bernice Maynez, with her family by her side on September 27, 2013 at Cottonbloom Assisted Living. She was 83 years of age and was a lifelong resident of Las Cruces. Bernice was born on June 27, 1930, the daughter of David Herrera and Refugia Nevarez. She is survived by...

Sep 27, 2013

Sharon Ann Long Martinez, born April 8, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, passed away September 27th 2013 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sharon had been battling cancer for well over seven years and died peacefully surrounded by family and friends at La Posada Hospice Home. Sharon is survived by her loving husband, Albert Martinez, her biological son, Tobias Jacob Martinez,...

Sep 25, 2013

Marian B. Yanke

Sep 25, 2013

William Edmund Baker "Bill" 94 years of age died 9/25/13 at Mesilla Valley hospice with his family by his side. Bill was born 9/24/1919 in Dayton Ohio to Katherine R. Baker and Harold T. Baker. He was the middle child of older brother John T. Baker and younger sister Nancy R. Hamilton. Bill graduated from the University of Cincinnati with...

Sep 25, 2013

Robert "Bob" William Bowman peacefully passed away September 25, 2013 at the age of 73 while in route to see the annual Buffalo Round-up in Rapid City, South Dakota. Robert was born to John Earl and Laura Elizabeth Bowman in Sterling, Illinois on February, 19, 1940, fourth in a family of 5 Children. Robert married Wanda Ruth Atwood on June...

Sep 24, 2013

Jeremy Lawrence Madrid, 20 of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Jeremy was born on February 18, 1993 to Lawrence and Norma Madrid in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was attending New Mexico State University and was in his senior year of pursuing his Bachelors in Biology, minor in Bio-Chemistry and Associates in Criminal Justice. He...

Sep 24, 2013

Ivan Lee Stadjuhar, 79, of Las Cruces, NM died Monday, September 24, 2013 at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada. He was born on September 24, 1934 to John and Agnes Stadjuhar in Pueblo, CO. Ivan was a proud member of the Catholic Church attending Holy Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine & Parish where he was a Lector for...

Sep 23, 2013

Sep 23, 2013

Sep 21, 2013

Maria Arabella Manzanares, 89, of Las Cruces, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2013. She was born to Benito and Sabina Sandoval on Jan 26, 1924 but was raised thereafter by Celestino and Nepomosena Aragon. Maria enjoyed numerous hobbies especially knitting, crocheting, blanket making, and doing jigsaw puzzles. She will be deeply missed by all...

Sep 18, 2013

Catarino M. Melendrez, age 92 passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 18, 2013. Catarino was born on May 28, 1921 in San Isidro, New Mexico. Catarino is survived by his sons, Eddie Melendrez and wife Gloria; Ralph Melendrez and wife Rose; and Gilbert Melendrez of Las Cruces, New Mexico; daughters, Beatrice Snowden and husband Eck of Clay...

Sep 18, 2013

William R. Squires, Jr. passed away in Las Cruces, NM on September 18, 2013. He was born September 10, 1924 in Dallas, Texas, the son of William R. Squires and Florence Peterman. He came to El Paso at an early age, attending Crockett and El Paso High Schools. He had a storied athletic career at El Paso High, leading the...

Sep 17, 2013

Sep 17, 2013

Mary R. Dominguez, 88, of Las Cruces passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 into Gods loving arms at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born December 06, 1924 in Las Cruces, NM to Pablo and Guadalupe H. Rede. She married Frank O. Dominguez on December 19, 1945. Mary's hobbies include Crochet, knit and embroider. She loved...

Sep 17, 2013

Felix P. Mancha, 80 of Las Cruces died September 17, 2013. He was born July 9, 1933 to Felix S. and Epifania Mancha in Las Cruces, NM. Felix served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He attended trade school for auto mechanics at Dona Ana Branch Community College. Felix was a truck driver for many years...

Sep 16, 2013

Joe A. Navarro, 82, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013 in Cabin John, MD. Joe was born on November 13, 1931 in El Paso, TX to Macario and Matilde Navarro. Joe was a happy and eloquent man, who always gave more than he took. He was quick with a smile, fast with a joke and...

Sep 15, 2013

Melba Wright Schumacher, 85 of Las Cruces, NM passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013. She was born to Rev. Henry and Jeffie Wright on September 23, 1927 in Sunset, TX. Melba enjoyed reading and music and was a member of the Las Cruces Book Club, a patron of Brannigan Library, and a patron of Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra. She...

Sep 14, 2013

Blanca R. Lujan, 73 went home to the Lord on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Casa de Oro Nursing Home. She was born to Frank Z. and Vina Romero on May 18, 1940 in Las Cruces, NM. Blanca married Johnny G. Lujan on December 28, 1961. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and at the time of her death, was...

Sep 13, 2013

Beth Ann Soper, 48, of Las Cruces, died Friday, September 13, 2013. Beth was born on March 11, 1965 to John and Charlene Fitting White in Harrisburg, Pa. She was an avid horse person and hunter. She owned Running Guns, LLC., a State Concealed Carry Classes and held a Federal Firearm License. She will be missed by all who knew...

Sep 11, 2013

Faustino B. Zamora (Grandpa Tino) 86, passed away peacefully in his home accompanied by his loving family on September 11, 2013. Faustino was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on July 29, 1927 to Jose Zamora and Sara Barela. He had three brothers Lino, Efren and Johnny and sisters Amelia and Celia. He was a decorated WWII veteran. He served...