Obituaries

Jun 28, 2013

Winnifred M. Dunlap passed away on June 28, 2013 at the age of 91. She was born in Taunton, Mass. on Aug. 18, 1921. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Clark G. Dunlap. Wini is survived by 3 daughters, Sandra Craddock and her husband Wade, Jane Young, and Christina Chandler. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren...

Jun 27, 2013

Jun 26, 2013

Donald F. Mueller, 86, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2013. He passed away at home under Hospice Care in Las Cruces, New Mexico . Don was born March 21, 1927 in Norwood, Minnesota to Annie and Rev. Ernst Mueller. As a child he spent a lot of time with his family, visiting his grandparent's farm and...

Jun 26, 2013

Following a 4 year battle with cancer, Charles Rothwell passed away peacefully at the family home in Las Cruces, NM on June 26, 2013 at 9:15 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Covenant Church, 3111 N. Main Street in Las Cruces with Pastor Douglas Coyle officiating. Graveside services will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in...

Jun 26, 2013

Jennie G. Rees, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2013. She was active and content into her final hours after leading a long and fruitful life. As in life, she was surrounded by family and friends upon her passing. Jennie was a creative, friendly, and fiercely independent woman who left an impression on everyone she...

Jun 24, 2013

Jaime Vallejo, 64, of Las Cruces, NM went to be with his heavenly father on Monday June 24, 2013. He was born on January 14, 1949 to Alfredo and Margarita Vallejo in Los Angeles, CA. Jaime proudly served his country in the Vietnam War with the United States Navy. After honorably serving his country, Jaime was a base ball and...

Jun 23, 2013

Raymond Adrian Duran, "Boogie", 38, of Vado, New Mexico passed away on June 23, 2013 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born January 3, 1975 in El Paso, TX to Ramon Caudillo, Anita Duran. Raymond is survived by his brothers and sisters; Richard, Christina, Bertha, Ana Maria, Elizabeth. He married, Mimi Duran Feb 14, 1992 in El Paso Texas....

Jun 23, 2013

Jun 22, 2013

Judith Maria Cyrs-Macaw, age 46 of Las Cruces, left this Earth and began her eternal life with God on Saturday, June 21st 2013, and is now at peace after a long battle with many health problems. She is survived by her adoring son, Cameron Macaw of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, her loving mother and father Carol and Thomas Cyrs of Las...

Jun 17, 2013

Jerald Oliver Rutledge, 86, of Hatch New Mexico passed away on June 17, 2013. He was born July 23, 1926 in Pettus, Texas to Andy D. Rutledge Sr., and Maggie Rutledge. He was a beloved member of his family and his community in the Hatch Valley. After the loss of his wife of 53 years, Wilma Jean (Snowder) Rutledge, he...

Jun 16, 2013

Yolanda H. Garcia, 63, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, June 16, 2013. She was born May 3, 1950 in Santo Tomas, NM, to Macario and Maria Holguin. Yolanda was a member of St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, enjoyed reading and doing Sudoku puzzles but her passion was for her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved...

Jun 12, 2013

Bernardo Soto Soto, 79 , of Las Cruces passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at his home He was born September 5, 1933 in Villa Ocampo Durango, MX to Jesus Soto and Manuela Soto Bernardo married Leonarda Soto January 21, 1958 and was a farm worker for many years until retirement. He loved to play the armonica to his family...

Jun 11, 2013

Delton Artie Cantrell Jr., 61 of Garfield New Mexico passed away on June 11, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1952 in T. or C., New Mexico to Delton Cantrell Sr. and Lillian Rutledge. He attended T.or C. High School. He was married October 1, 1971 to Debra J. Doitchinoff in Gila, New Mexico Delton was...

Jun 11, 2013

Bonificia "Bonnie" Ochoa, 93 of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday June 11, 2013. Bonnie known as the Herb Lady selling many different types of herbs at the farmers' market downtown was a retired Nurse and home maker. She is survived by her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Waiting for her at heavens gates is her loving husband of 60 years John...

Jun 9, 2013

Karen (Kitty) Cleveland, 74 of Las Cruces passed away on June 9, 2013 after a long battle with complications from viral pneumonia. Kitty was born August 29, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska to Fern and Everett Boyd. On August 7, 1967 she married Robert Cleveland in San Diego, California. Their family grew to include two daughters and a son, Karen, Debra...

Jun 9, 2013

Charles Hickman ("Sonny") Spears died June 9th at the Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was 92 years old. Charles was born in Lovington, New Mexico on January 22, 1921. He was the only child of Charles B. Spears and Eula Stanbro Spears, who were some of the original homesteaders in Lea County, New Mexico....

Jun 6, 2013

Pablo G. Lopez passed away on June 6, 2013 at the age of 75. Pablo was a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and was born on July 10, 1937 in Las Cruces to Manuel and Sara Lopez. He was employed and retired from Raytheon (WSMR). He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing as well as other hobbies. Those left to...

Jun 1, 2013

Barbara Jean LaRue, 65, of Las Cruces, beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was born March 9, 1948 in Ohio to Don and Frieda Bunce. She married Paul LaRue on April 15, 1967, and he survives. Also surviving are her father, Don (Rosalie) Bunce of Roswell, son Jeff (Leslie)...

May 31, 2013

Our beloved Margaret B. Telles, age 81, was called Home on Friday May 31, 2013, from her residence in Las Cruces, NM. Margaret was born on April 6, 1932 to Carlos Solis Benavidez the 1st and Maria Refugia (Cuca) Gonzales. Margaret, born a woman of the Lord, was very involved with Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, where she was a...

May 29, 2013