Obituaries

Dec 5, 2012

MAESE, GLORIA Our beloved daughter, sister, auntie, friend and God's faithful servant passed peacefully on Wed., Dec. 5th, ending her struggle with early-onset Alzheimer's. Age 64, she was born Dec. 20, 1947 in Las Cruces, NM. A life-long resident of Las Cruces she attended Catholic school at Holy Cross, Immaculate Heart, and Madonna High, graduating from Las Cruces High in...

Dec 3, 2012

Thomas W. Hartford, age, 78, loving husband, stepfather and step grandfather entered eternal life at Casa Bella on Monday, December 3, 2012 after a long illness. Tom was born May 27, 1934 in Freeport, IL moving to Michigan and attending Lawrence Technical Institute, graduating with a BA in Electrical Engineering. He then received his MBA from Wayne State University and...

Nov 28, 2012

Maria Guadalupe Reyes, 56, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Lupe as she was fondly known was born July 17, 1956 in Ciudad, Juarez, Mexico to Francisco and Macaria Rodriguez Reyes. She enjoyed the outdoors, cooking and shopping, but her passion was for her family who will forever love and miss her. Lupe is survived by her loving...

Nov 27, 2012

Hearsey R. Wright, 94, of Hayward, CA and formerly of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012. She was born Nov. 30, 1917 in Oklahoma to Claude and Eliza Caldwell Roberts. She had been a faithful member of Bethel Second Baptist Church for over 70 years, but her passion was for her entire family. Hearsey will be forever missed by...

Nov 26, 2012

Lorenzo Ledesma, 55, of Las Cruces passed away on Monday November 26, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Willie and Epifania Ledesma on January 22, 1957. During Lorenzo's younger years he enjoyed working at his father's gas station and also enjoyed working around his parent's yard. Lorenzo also loved helping his mom...

Nov 26, 2012

Kenneth F. Bates, 56, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Kenny as he was fondly known was born Nov. 17, 1956 in Sullivan, Indiana to Jay and Doris Bates. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served our country honorably. Kenny enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, working with wood and drawing but his passion was for...

Nov 24, 2012

Michelle Wolle, 45, passed away on November 24, 2012, after a full life and a long illness. She is survived by her husband Brooks Wolle; 4 children: Chris (Weslie) Rouse, Rick (Madison) Wolle, Clay Wolle, and Haley Wolle; her mother Nancy King; her grandmother Lois King; brothers Shane and Sean Bender; her mother-in-law Betty Wolle; father-in-law Jordan (Marian) Wolle, brother-in-law...

Nov 23, 2012

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Nov 21, 2012

Ramona A. Chavez, 91, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. "Mama Ramona" as she was fondly known was born Aug. 31, 1921 in Grand Ford, TX to Braullio and Francisca Santilla Aranda. She enjoyed traveling and cooking but her passion was for her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is...

Nov 19, 2012

Martha Lynn Stokes, 62, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. She was born May 22, 1950 in Hobbs, NM to Walter and Mary F. Carner Yearout. Martha Lynn enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, arts and crafts, sewing and was an artist and loved her pets but her passion was for her family. She will be deeply missed by all...

Nov 19, 2012

Gregory A. (Dr. K) Kowalski, 59 of Mesilla Park passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2012 surrounded by his family. Gregory was born June 16, 1953 in Oak Park, Michigan to Robert and Frances Schihl Kowalski. On September 6, 1990 he married Cathy (Margaret Catherine) Rogers and in 1994 their family grew to include daughter Franie (Margaret Frances). Gregory...

Nov 18, 2012

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Melanie Anne Goins, 28. She was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on November 18, 2012. Melanie was born in Las Cruces, NM on April, 25, 1984 to Steve and Shirley Goins. Growing up she loved everything and everyone...

Nov 18, 2012

Katheryn (Kay) Alice Nolan Stone (92) died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, in Las Cruces on Nov. 18, 2012. She was born in Little Rock, AK on June 20, 1920 to Michael T. and Eva L. Nolan. Shortly after her birth, her parents returned to their hometown of Trinidad, CO. Kay loved growing up in Trinidad, where...

Nov 17, 2012

Juan Rincon Rodriguez, 62, entered the Lords Kingdom on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Mountain View Regional Hospital. He was born Nov. 7, 1950 in Leasburg, NM to Francisca Rincon Rodriguez and Juan Bustamante Rodriguez. He graduated from Mayfield High School in 1969. Juan was a veteran of the US Navy where he served our country honorably for 2 years...

Nov 16, 2012

Nelson Clayshulte Jr., 95, of Mesilla, NM died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at his home. "Dyke" as he was fondly known was born Feb. 1, 1917 in Tucson, AZ to Nelson and Frances Norton Clayshulte Sr. He was a faithful member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years but was better known for being a farmer for many years...

Nov 12, 2012

Dolores "Lola" M. Gonzales of San Miguel passed away on November 12, 2012 at her home in San Miguel, NM. Dolores was born April 4, 1929 in San Miguel, NM to Demetrio B. and Eloisa M. Gonzales. Lola enjoyed being a mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her times spent with her family and friends brought her joy and laughter. Lola will...

Nov 10, 2012

Nov 10, 2012

Edward "Eddie" O. Guerra, 70, of Las Cruces passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. Eddie was born on September 14, 1942 in Old Mesilla to Juan and Manuela Guerra. Eddie was a member of the Catholic Church. Eddie loved to teach boxing, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved football, and also enjoyed spending time...

Nov 9, 2012

Richard M. Avalos of Commerce, TX returned home to his heavenly Father on Friday, November 9, 2012. Richard was born to Adolfo "Rudy" and Eva Avalos in Las Cruces, NM on November 19, 1954. He graduated from Las Cruces High School and attended New Mexico State University. His lifetime of employment included working for Las Cruces City Parks, IBP-Amarillo, TX,...