Obituaries

Jan 20, 2014

Helen Irene Peterson passed away at the age of 88 on January 20, 2014. She was residing at Mesilla Valley Hospice at the time of her death. Helen was born on September 30, 1925 in Addison, Michigan to Ervie and Carrie Rowlson. Helen was the fourth child of Ervie and Carrie having three older brothers, Cleo Rowlson, Kenneth Rowlson, and...

Jan 20, 2014

Maria L. Saenz, 87, of Las Cruces, NM went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, January 20, 2014. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Refugio (Cuco) and Petra (Tita) Lopez on March 14, 1926 in Encarnacion de Diaz, Jalisco, Mexico. At a young age, she and her family moved...

Jan 19, 2014

George L. Sears Jr., 79 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully on January 19, 2014 at his Las Cruces home. He was born in Cleveland, GA to George L. Sears, Sr. and Rosie (Sutton) Sears on June 18, 1934. He was retired from the printing department at Coats & Clark. He enjoyed woodworking and playing around with his computers....

Jan 15, 2014

"Sherry" Vanderhyden, 59, of Nogal, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at her home. She was born March 18, 1954 to Margie and Ernest Riggs. Sherry enjoyed painting, making jewelry, playing golf and riding motorcycles. She will be deeply missed by all who know and love her. Sherry is survived by her loving husband of 16 years...

Jan 14, 2014

Mary Thelma (Ferdinand) Farren (Mazie) 88 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully on January 14, 2014 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces. She was born in Cambridge, MA to Anthony P. Ferdinand and Thelma (Lewis) Ferdinand on October 18, 1925. She attended Cambridge Public Schools, graduating from Cambridge High and Latin School in 1942. She loved spending summers...

Jan 14, 2014

Laura Wright Pettes, 84, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2014. She was born August 9, 1929 in Milo, Oklahoma to Elmore and Rena Wright. Her family moved to Las Cruces around 1940 and she attended Booker T. Washington School, which at the time housed grades 1 - 12. She married...

Jan 12, 2014

William F. Jarvis III, affectionately known as Billy, 39, passed away on January 12, 2014 after a five and a half year battle with cancer. His family was by his side when he peacefully went to be with the Lord. He was born February 15, 1974 in El Paso, TX. He graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1992. Billy...

Jan 11, 2014

Ignacio (Nacho) Luera, 72, of Las Cruces, passed away January 11, 2014. With family and friends by his side, Nacho was called to his eternal home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Nacho was born on July 16, 1941 to Ignacio and Julia Luera of Canutillo, Texas. After spending his youth in Canutillo, Nacho moved to Las Cruces and...

Jan 6, 2014

Ashley Renee Vaughn Martinez, age 21, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, January 6, 2014. Ashley was born on October 31, 1992, In El Paso, Texas to Robin Madrid and Brian Vaughn. Ashley grew up primarily in Las Cruces. She was a 2010 graduate of Las Cruces High School, and attended...

Jan 6, 2014

Virginia Sponheimer, 96 died Monday, January 6, 2014 at the Heritage assisted living facility. Virginia was born on August 26, 1917 in Chateaugay, NY to Merrill O. Stone and Florence Douglas. She was married to Charles N. Sponheimer on May 15, 1946 at St. Paul's Church in Patchogue, NY with witnesses Slema Sponheimer and George K. Sponheimer attending. Virginia attended...

Jan 3, 2014

Stewart Keith Chronic February 4, 1948 to January 3, 2014 Keith Chronic peacefully passed away at Mountain View Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his father Zane Chronic. He is survived by his mother Patricia Chronic, children: Kristin (Don Wetzel) and Joshua Chronic (Angela) of Nebraska, David Chronic (Lenuta) of Romania, his sisters:...

Jan 3, 2014

Jan 3, 2014

Elizabeth Ann Halladay, 65, of Pflugerville, Texas died Friday, January 3, 2014. Elizabeth was born on September 28, 1948 in Las Cruces, NM. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as making crafts and leather work. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 48 years, Lloyd "Buddy" Halladay of the family home, Sons; Jeff Halladay(Irene) of...

Jan 2, 2014

Our beloved mother, Minnie V. Barreras, went home to be with our Lord on January 2, 2014. She was born October 21, 1926 to Escolastico Valdez and Rafielita telles Valdez in Garfield, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her Husband of 41 years, Tommy P. Barreras, two sisters, Emma Sarabia and Amalia Velarde, a brother Mike Valdez, a...

Jan 2, 2014

Margaret Evelyn Larson, 1921

Jan 2, 2014

Thursday morning Gene "Stinky" Peugh peacefully went on to his reward. Gene, 83, died at home in his sleep after a short illness. Gene was born May 13, 1930 to Sylvia and Mid Peugh in House, NM on the family homestead in the same house his mother was born. Gene graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1948 and came to...

Jan 2, 2014

Our beloved mother, Minnie V. Barreras, went home to be with our Lord on January 2, 2014. She was born October 21, 1926 to Escolastico Valdez and Rafielita telles Valdez in Garfield, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her Husband of 41 years, Tommy P. Barreras, two sisters, Emma Sarabia and Amalia Velarde, a brother Mike Valdez, a...

Jan 1, 2014

Alyus Kurtis,Gage Mansur a.k.a.(monster Lyus) 18 months old passed away January 1st 2014 at Mountain View Regional Hospital in Las Cruces. He was born June 26, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces. Alyus was born to Kurtis and Tanya Mansur. He has four siblings; Timothy 11, Joseph 10, Raelyn 9 and Andrew 7. Alyus was an amazing little...

Jan 1, 2014

In the presence of his family, Treaver C. Ashby Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at the Mesilla Valley Hospice. Mr. Ashby, 83, was a long-time resident of Las Cruces, NM and was born in Lockney, Texas on January 11, 1930. He was married to the love of his life, Lillie Mae Jameson, in Clovis, NM on April...

Jan 1, 2014

Mary Sanchez Duran, 88 years old, passed away on January 1, 2014 in her home in Hatch, New Mexico. She was born on July 19, 1925 in Marcial, New Mexico. Her parents were Albert Sanchez and Eva Silva Sanchez. Mary Duran lived most of her life in Rincon and Hatch, New Mexico. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert L....