Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Margrett Michelle Wolle
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...
Ramona A. Chavez
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...
Martha Lynn Stokes
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...
Gregory A. Kowalski
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...
Melanie Anne Goins
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...
Katheryn A. Stone
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...
Juan Rincon Rodriguez
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...
Nelson Clayshulte Jr.
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...
Dolores M. 'Lola' Gonzales
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...
Edward O Guerra
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...
Richard M. Avalos
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,...
Betty V. Reilman
Nov 6, 2012
Betty V. Reilman, 86, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Dec 29, 1925 in Livingston, WI to Roy and Daisy Gray. Mrs. Reilman was retired from the Ysleta Independent School District. She was a graduate of Las Cruces High School. Betty was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, a member...
Jesus O 'Chuy' Reyes
Nov 5, 2012
A visitation for Mr. Jesus O. "Chewy" Reyes, 77, of Clinton, OK will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M., Sunday November 11, 2012 at Getz Funeral Home 1410 E. Bowman Ave where a prayer vigil will follow at 7:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 12, 2012 in the San Albino Catholic...
John Patrick 'Jack' Murray
Nov 4, 2012
The Reverend John (Jack) Patrick Murray died November 4, 2012 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born March 17, 1925 in Hartford, CT and raised in Milford, CT where he attended school. Jack joined the United States Army in 1943 before his senior year of high school. After training in England he served as a surgical technician in the 40th...
Lupe G. Stammer
Nov 4, 2012
Lupe G. Stammer joined her beloved George on Nov. 4, 2012. Lupe was born Dec. 12, 1931 in Las Cruces, NM, to Anastacio and Catalina (Portillo) Gonzales. She joined George in retirement from White Sands Missile Range in 1983 and started a second career working for Merritt group Sonic Drive-ins. Lupe was well known for her slot machine mania and...