Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Guadalupe Pedraza Carabajal
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...
Carnell L Cutler
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...
William H. Enoch
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...
Ellis Huddleston
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,...
Alma Lorraine Lewis
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...
Elena Vulcan
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...
Herminio Grijalva
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...
Gilbert M. Ordunez
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....
Robert Leon Grandle
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...
Doris Jo Black
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...
Raymond Martinez
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...
Michael John Hallock, Sr
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...
Edward Paul Bedy
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....
Edward Frederick Thode Dr.
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...
Minerva Marie Mays
Mar 24, 2013
Our Loving sister, mother, grandmother and friend, Minerva Marie Mays, 59 of Las Cruces, NM went to be with the lord on Palm Sunday March 24, 2013. She was born to Juan and Eriminia Garcia on May 27, 1953 in Las Cruces, NM. Minerva had a heart of gold, a sense of humor and a wit that could pick up...
Sandra Marie Smock
Mar 23, 2013
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Sandra Marie Smock, age 71, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life Saturday morning, March 23, 2013 at Kindred Hospital in El Paso, TX. She was born April 24, 1941 in Meadville, PA to Theodore V. and Ethel V. Wood. Sandra was a homemaker, loving wife and mother. She was a member...
Joan Baker
Mar 20, 2013
On March 20, 2013 the Lord called our beloved Joan Baker to be by his side. Joan was born in 1933 in Anniston, Alabama. She moved to Las Cruces with her family and was a resident for 61 years. She graduated Las Cruces Union High in 1953. She married George Baker in 1960 and had two children. She could often...
Charles E. O'Donnell
Mar 17, 2013
Charles E. O'Donnell passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Las Cruces, surrounded by family. He was born in Raton, N.M. on July 6, 1929, to William and Marie O'Donnell and was a life-long resident of New Mexico, having spent the majority of his life in the Las Cruces area. Charles attended Las Cruces public schools and graduated from...
Carlos M. 'Charlie,Chino' Giron
Mar 16, 2013
Carlos M. "Charlie, Chino" Giron, 66 years old passed away on Saturday March 16, 2013 at his El Paso home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 2, 1947 in Cd., Juarez Mexico to Carlos and Maria Giron. Carlos is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Genevieve Padilla Giron; sons Carlos M. Giron Jr., and his...
Donald E. Walker Sr.
Mar 13, 2013
Donald E. Walker Sr., 95, of Las Cruces died Thursday, March 13, 2013. He was born Nov. 5, 1917 in Moberly, MO. to Isaac and Mattie Shover Walker. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served our country honorably. Donald was also a retired Yard Master with the Norfolk & Southern Railroad after many years of faithful...
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