Obituaries

Dec 4, 2013

Martin Erwin Nesbitt was born on November 10, 1923 in Cook County Illinois to James Bradshaw Nesbitt (an Irishman) and Catherine McLean Nesbitt (a Scottswoman). Martin lived in Ireland as a young child and at a young age moved with his family to Wisconsin where adventures galore awaited a young curious boy on the family farm. Martin recalled many wonderful...

Dec 3, 2013

Joaquin Reyes entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at his home in Hatch (Placitas). Joaquin will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him. He was a man of few words but a very powerful individual with his actions. He was known for his passion and talent for music in his high school days. Joaquin moved...

Dec 3, 2013

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Mary Lou Coyle entered eternal life on December 3, 2013 at her home in Las Cruces in the presence of her family. She was born April 4, 1938 in Buena Vista, CO to Herman and Hester Roberts. Mary Lou is survived by daughters Bonnie Coyle, Vicki Smith and husband Bob, Kris Lane and...

Nov 30, 2013

John L. Mendes, 83, born April 2, 1930 to Balente and Tomasa Mendes in Balmorhea, Texas, passed away November 30, 2013 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was a resident of Las Cruces since 1956. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war in Germany and retired from White Sands Missile Range....

Nov 29, 2013

Harvey John Rutherford passed away November 29, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces New Mexico, he was 78 years old. Harvey was born September 8, 1935 in Omaha Nebraska. His parents Louise Martig and Harvey Elias Rutherford passed away previously. Harvey married BJ Harrig October 18, 1957. Harvey attended the University of Nebraska Omaha. Harvey was in the Army...

Nov 28, 2013

Frances Beltran Venegas, age 60, a resident of Rincon, New Mexico for 30 years, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born at her home in Hatch, New Mexico on September 17, 1953 to Isabel and Hortencia Beltran. She was known for her excellent cooking and baking skills. She is...

Nov 27, 2013

Nov 24, 2013

Tony Trujillo, 79, went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2013. Born in 1934 in Pasamonte and raised in Clayton, NM, "Chief" as he was affectionately known, served proudly in the Army National Guard for 43 years and in the Civil Service until his retirement in 1994. He also worked with the Dona Ana County Elections Bureau...

Nov 21, 2013

Edward Lawrence Lunderville "Uncle Ed" entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, November 21, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones. Edward was born on June 20, 1955 in El Paso, TX as the oldest child of parents Isabella and Edward Lunderville Sr. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Diana P. Lunderville and his two children, son, Ryan...

Nov 20, 2013

Lynda R. Small, 67, of Las Cruces died Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Lynda was born August 20, 1946 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Charles and Evelyn Hill. She was a Librarian for the Las Cruces Public Schools. Lynda enjoyed reading, and loved volunteering at the Sonoma Springs Church, but most off all spending time with her grandchildren and family. Lynda is...

Nov 18, 2013

VIRGINIA L. (GINNY) RICHARDS, age 66, completed her life's journey on November 18, 2013, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born on April 25, 1947, in Douglas, Arizona, to Ralph B. Kimble and June A. Kimble. She was raised on a ranch near Apache, Arizona, initially attending school in the same one-room school house in Apache, Arizona, where her...

Nov 17, 2013

Paul Hernandez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, 56, of Anthony NM, surrounded by his loving family went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2013. His passion of life was his Lord, family, friends, Harley and trucking. He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 yrs. Marisela (Chela) Hernandez, his son Paul Jr. wife Stefanie Hernandez,...

Nov 17, 2013

Louise Merck Vest, 75 of Las Cruces died November 17, 2013. She was born to the late Lou and Teresa Merck in Morgantown, West Virginia on Feb. 23, 1938. Louise received both her BA and MA in English from West Virginia University. She was married to Gerald Vest in Morgantown on August 22, 1964. The couple relocated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...

Nov 16, 2013

William (Bill) Bland Thomas was born to Otha and Lynda Thomas on November 6, 1928 in Waco, Texas and fell asleep in death on November 16, 2013 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was 85 years old. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Jovita, and their 4 children, 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great,...

Nov 10, 2013

For 35 years, the "Voice of the Aggies" never missed announcing a home football or basketball game for New Mexico State University, and it earned a place in NMSU's Athletic Hall of Fame for Thomas Erhard who died Sunday in Las Cruces at age 90. While he was a dedicated Aggie fan and sports announcer, Tom Erhard was better known...

Nov 10, 2013

Beatrice Bouvet-Bernal, a resident of Las Cruces New Mexico entered into eternal rest surrounded by her husband and family on Sunday, November 10, 2013. She was born in Garfield, N.M. on July 29, 1935 to Benjamin & Pueblita Bouvet. On the feast of Saint Martha whose life she emulated, always caring for the needs of others before herself. She is...

Nov 9, 2013

Elsie J. Nyberg Testa was born September 25, 1931, in Joy Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Nannie Nyberg. Elsie graduated from high school in 1949 and worked for State Farm Insurance for several years. She also attended Business College. In 1951, she married John W. Curkendall in Peoria, Illinois. The couple had five children; however, the marriage ended in...

Nov 8, 2013

Rita G. Wells, 75, of Mesilla Park, NM after turning out and feeding her beloved dog, Rita went inside and sat down for the last time on November 8, 2013. All who know her are sure she is up there helping an elderly neighbor, feeding the birds, caring for dogs and examining all of heaven's beautiful plants

Nov 4, 2013

Lorene Ardena Martin of Las Cruces New Mexico passed away on Monday November 4, 2013 at the age of 93. She was born to Sam and Lennie Parker of August 28, 1920 in Caddo Mills, Texas. She married Jess Merron Martin on September 16, 1939 in Vanoss, Oklahoma. They moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 1949. She is survived...

Nov 2, 2013

Lisa Marie "Albidrez" Sanchez entered eternal life on Saturday November 2, 2013 at the age of 41. She died peacefully at her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Lisa was born on February 9, 1972 in Lyn Wood California to parents Angelica and Ray Albidrez and was raised in Las Cruces, NM. Lisa loved spending time with her family especially...