Obituaries

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...

Sep 9, 2013

Juan M. Hernandez was born in Fabens, Texas to Victoriano and Liduvina Maldonado Hernandez. He worked with the University P.D., Carlsbad P.D, and the Las Cruces P.D. prior to being the Sheriff Elect of Do

Sep 7, 2013

Juan "Johnnie" Diego Anaya passed away at age 87 on Saturday September 7, 2013 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Johnnie was born in San Antonio, New Mexico on May 19, 1926 to parents Inez and Pedro Anaya. He had nine brothers and sisters including Dolores Calderon, DeLuvina Lopez, and Evangelio Anaya and a large extended Anaya family....

Sep 6, 2013

Helen Joan Bergan, 76, of Las Cruces, died suddenly September 5, 2013 of a heart attack. She was born in Hawley, MN, attended Oak Grove High School and graduated from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She received a Masters degree in library science from the University of Minnesota. After completing her schooling Helen worked at the public library in Yonkers, NY....

Sep 4, 2013

Sep 3, 2013

Leopoldo Arturo Pacheco, better known as Paul, age 92, passed away in his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 3, 2013. Paul was born on January 16, 1921 to Pablita Pacheco (nee Fresquez) and Leopoldo Pacheco in his parents' home in Arabela, New Mexico. Pablita and Leopoldo had both survived their first spouses who died in the flu...

Aug 31, 2013

Edward J. Miller, composer, performer, and teacher of music, died Saturday, August 31st, after a prolonged illness. Born in 1930 to Sophia and Samuel Miller of Miami, Florida, Ed began his career playing jazz trombone and arranging music for bands in which he played. He started composing music in college and later studied composition at the Hartt School of Music...

Aug 28, 2013

Harold R. Telfer II, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on February 13, 1924 in Detroit, MI. He worked as a Librarian for the City of Dearborn and for the Library of Deming, NM after retirement. He served in WWII in the medical division where he was honorably discharged. He will be deeply...