Obituaries

Apr 18, 2013

Miriam Catherine Lilly, 84, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013. She was born on May 1, 1928 in Sullivan, West Virginia to James and Myrtle Ward. She received her highest level of education, a Masters Degree in Education, from NMSU. Miriam taught for over 40 years in various public and private schools which included Holy Cross Private schools, Hatch...

Apr 15, 2013

Lucy Sambrano was born to Celso Herrera and Apolinia Navarro Herrera in Santa Rita, New Mexico on April 8, 1916, and was raised in Fierro NM. She peacefully entered the gates of heaven on April 5, 2013. After living in Los Angeles, CA for many years, she married Eloy Sambrano, who preceded her in death in 1999. In 1981 Lucy,...

Apr 12, 2013

Apr 9, 2013

Felipa S. Soto "Lipa", 58, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013. She was born on May 26, 1954 in Villa Hidalgo, Durango, Mexico to Bernardo and Leonarda Soto. Felipa was a very cheerful person, loved to be with her family, and always willing to help everyone. She enjoyed cooking, music and always had lots of friends. She worked...

Apr 9, 2013

Cyrila DeBlassie passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the age of 78. She is survived by 3 children: Dante, Adele (& Randy), and Roland (& Christine). She is also survived by 1 grandson: Alexander (& Caitlin), as well as 4 siblings: Berlene, Nellie (& Richard), Gabriel (& Sue), and Linda. Cyrila's surviving brothers & sisters-in-law are: Paul (&...

Apr 7, 2013

Edward N. Dorbandt loved life and leaves it behind too soon for his family and friends to fathom. He is survived by Jan Murphree Dorbandt, his wife of 25 years, sons Evan (23) and Ryan (21), siblings Dee Miller (Gary), Robby, Larry (Mary) and Debbie Burch (David), nephews Doug Miller, David Dorbandt, Erin Dorbandt and nieces Natalie and Madeline Burch,...

Apr 6, 2013

Our beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend Guadalupe (Lupe) Pedraza Carabajal, 69, entered eternal life at his home in Vado, New Mexico on April 6, 2013 at the age of 69. He was born on April 29, 1943 to Felipe and Angelita Carabajal in Tortugas, New Mexico. At a young age of 16 he stated his career at New Mexico...

Apr 6, 2013

Carnell Linton Cutler was born into this world on September 28, 1921. She rejoined the love of her life, her husband, Charles Preston Cutler on April 6, 2013. Carnell was born in Rosebud, Arkansas to Ada Plant Linton and Dionysius Linton. She moved to Las Cruces when she was five years old with her parents, four older brothers and older...

Apr 6, 2013

William Howard Enoch (Bill) passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, April 6, 2013. Bill was born Feb. 9, 1954 in Roswell, NM. He was the son of Howard (Corky) and Billie Enoch. He graduated in 1972 from Goddard High School. He moved to Las Cruces, NM with his dad in 1972 to begin his plumbing apprenticeship. The whole family later moved...

Apr 1, 2013

Ellis Huddleston, 77, of Las Cruces, passed away on April 1, 2013. He was born on September 10, 1935 in Snyder, Texas to Kathleen and Wright Huddleston. He is survived by: his wife, Billie Huddleston; his children, Kim Huddleston of Las Cruces and Jim Huddleston (Debra) of New York City; his sister, Judy Huddleston Shaw (John) of Ruidoso and nephew,...

Apr 1, 2013

Alma Lorraine Lewis passed away April 1st 2013, at home with family, in Las Cruces, NM. Lorraine was born June 20, 1922 in Fredrick, Oklahoma, to Alma and Minnie Steeds. She grew up in Fredrick with two younger brothers and upon finishing school was employed as a telephone operator in the days of "number please". She married Jack Lewis in...

Apr 1, 2013

Elena Vulcan, 89, of Las Cruces, left this world and went on to be with the Lord God on Monday, April 1st, after surviving a crippling stroke for almost two years and a half. She was born August 8, 1923 in a small village of Romania, the youngest of four daughters of Gheorghe and Maria Stanescu. Noticing her special gift...

Mar 31, 2013

Herminio Grijalva, 83, lifelong resident of Arrey, NM died Sunday, March 31, 2013. He was born Jan. 8, 1930 in Arrey, NM to Simon and Eliboria Bencomo Grijalva. Herminio was a member of the San Jose Mission, enjoyed doing Sudoku puzzles, the outdoors, farming, genealogy and taking day trips, but his passion was for his family. Mr. Grijalva will be...

Mar 29, 2013

Gilbert M. "Moe" Ordunez Jr., 49, of Las Cruces passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at his home. Moe was born May 23, 1963 in El Paso, Texas to Gilbert and Teresa Ordunez. Gilbert is survived by his wife of 27 years Rose Mary Leon, son Gilbert Ordunez III, daughter Felicia Ordunez and partner Michael Castillo, and granddaughter, Melody Ordunez....

Mar 28, 2013

Robert (Bob) L. Grandle, 84, of Las Cruces, passed away on March 28, 2013 at The Heritage Assisted Living Center. He was born July 17, 1928 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Rolla Leon Grandle and Agnes V. Glades Grandle. Surviving members of his family include his children Steve Grandle of Las Cruces, Susan Grier and husband, Gary of Asheville, NC, and...

Mar 27, 2013

Doris Jo Black, 78, of Hatch,NM went to be with her heavenly father Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She was born March 11, 1935 in St. Louis, OK to Carl and Strelsa Daniels Lancaster. Doris was a faithful member of the Church of Christ speaking and spreading the word of god at many Christian Women Seminars around the world. She was...

Mar 26, 2013

Raymond Martinez was not only a beloved husband but also a Neno, uncle, and friend to those who knew him. Raymond was born in Deming, NM on August 2, 1954 but resided in Las Cruces, NM all his life. He passed away on March 26, 2013 peacefully. He spent his career with New Mexico State University for the last 39...

Mar 25, 2013

Michael John Hallock, Senior, 76 passed away peacefully to eternal life at his Las Cruces home at 7:15pm, March 25, 2013. He was born in Crowns Heights, Brooklyn, New York on November 8, 1936 to John Henry and Elizabeth Ann Hallock. He was the eighth of ten brothers and sisters; being the youngest male. He married Maureen Quinn on February...

Mar 25, 2013

Edward Paul Bedy, a husband, father and grandfather passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013 at the age of 82 at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico Ed was born on April 16th, 1930 to first generation Slovakian immigrants, Joseph and Hazel Bedy in Forrest City, Pennsylvania. He served his country for over 20 years in the U. S....

Mar 25, 2013

Dr. Edward Frederick Thode, professor emeritus of chemical engineering and management at NMSU, passed away March 25. Dr. Thode was born to Lt. Colonel E. Frederick Thode, MD and Kathleen (McGowan) Thode on May 31, 1921 in New York. He spent his early years at various Army posts, including Ft. Monmouth, N.J., and Ft. Sam Houston, TX. He attended public...