Obituaries

May 26, 2012

Alfonso M. Mart

May 25, 2012

Bill House, long-time federal investigator, dies at 76 Bill House, a former agent with the Air Force's Office of Special Investigations and U.S. Customs Service and more recently a private investigator in New Mexico specializing in federal job applicant background checks for the departments of Justice, Defense and other agencies, died Friday at Memorial Medical Center of Las Cruces after...

May 24, 2012

Blas H. Reyes Jr., 65, of La Mesa, NM took the Lord's hand May 24th, 2012 and joined Him in His Glorious Kingdom. Blas was a beloved son, husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend. He was a friend to many and a stranger to none. Blas had a personality that could brighten a room and put a smile on...

May 24, 2012

Garcia Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend, Jose De La Luz Garc

May 23, 2012

Mary Isabel Clark Munoz, 44, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She was born Sept. 1, 1967 in Las Cruces to George and Carmen Clark. She enjoyed shopping; going to casinos but her passion was for her family. Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her loving husband of...

May 22, 2012

Gracie Facio, age 63, passed away on May 22, 2012 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Las Cruces, NM on December 5, 1948 to Estela and Aurelio Beltran. Gracie is survived by Greg Facio, her husband of 44 years: her daughters Marie "Connie," Facio (Johnny Salazar) and Susie Facio: grandchildren: Naomi Salazar, Melissa Salazar and...

May 22, 2012

Jessica Ruth Caroe, 26, died on May 22, 2012. Jessica was the daughter of Dr. Alan Caroe and Karen Walker Caroe of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Jessica was born December 30, 1985. She was homeschooled throughout her primary and secondary years. Jessica went on to Georgetown University where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in 2006....

May 21, 2012

May 21, 2012

William T. Barva, 79, passed from this life on May 21, 2012. Bill was born to Augusta Cline Barva and William F. Barva in Waltonville, Illinois, on December 17, 1932, and grew up in Mount Vernon. Joining the U.S. Navy at age 17, he served from 1949 to 1953, after which he took a chance and moved to Las Cruces...

May 21, 2012

Stella Melendrez, 80, passed away peacefully from this world on Monday, May 21, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born May 3, 1932, in Albuquerque, NM to Joe and Elisa Nevarez Melendrez, Stella lived a dynamic and amazing life. All who know her were blessed by her wonderful sense of humor, compassionate heart and devout Catholic Faith. She was an...

May 21, 2012

Jesse Whittenton passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012 at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, after bravely battling cancer. Born Urshell James Whittenton in Big Spring, Texas on May 9, 1934, Jesse was 78 The sports world and football fans, and especially the communities of El Paso and Las Cruces, remember Jesse as a tough and handsome defensive...

May 20, 2012

Stella R. Ostendorf 46,of Las Cruces, NM our beloved daughter, sister, mother, tia, and grandma went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 20,2012. She was born on July 14, 1965 in Albuquerque, NM to Theresa R. Terrazas of Las Cruces and Martin Tapia of Albuquerque NM. Stella lost her battle to cancer while surrounded by family. Stella...

May 20, 2012

Stella R. Ostendorf 46,of Las Cruces, NM our beloved daughter, sister, mother, tia, and grandma went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 20,2012. She was born on July 14, 1965 in Albuquerque, NM to Theresa R. Terrazas of Las Cruces and Martin Tapia of Albuquerque NM. Stella lost her battle to cancer while surrounded by family. Stella...

May 18, 2012

Alma C. Norris, 69, of Las Cruces, died Friday, May 18, 2012. "Chris" as she was fondly known was born August 9, 1942 in Santa Rita, NM to James and Alma Bourn. She had been a Licensed Practical Nurse with many years of faithful service to her profession. Chris enjoyed making floral arrangements, ceramics and pottery and reading. She was...

May 18, 2012

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the Salazar family announces the passing of their beloved brother, father, uncle, and friend. Jose "Chemo" Salazar was reunited with our Heavenly Father in Heaven on Friday May 18, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Chemo was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He proudly served in the United...

May 18, 2012

Frances K. Highsmith, 85, of Las Cruces, died Friday May 18, 2012. Fran, as she was fondly known, was born Aug. 10, 1926 in Baker, Oregon to Otis and Frieda Hickman. She had been a member of Sonoma Springs Covenant Church where she taught Sunday School to children between the ages of 3 and 5. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, CryptoQuip,...

May 17, 2012

Robert Saavedra was received to the arms of Our Lord on May, 17, 2012. He was born to a large family of brothers and sisters on December 1, 1937 to Julio and Aurelia Saavedra in Canutillo, Texas. Robert moved to California where he married and had six children. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carmen and was...

May 16, 2012

Daniel E. Carrillo, 78, lifelong resident of Las Cruces, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, after a six-year battle with cancer. Daniel was born August 22, 1933, and was well-known for his stucco work in the Las Cruces area. Many of the buildings in Las Cruces and at New Mexico State University can be...

May 16, 2012

Julie Belson, 80, resident of Las Cruces, died peacefully at home with her daughters and close friends by her side on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, after a 17 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Julie was born August 12, 1931, in Chicago, daughter of Rafael and Raquel Rodriguez. Julie will be forever missed by family and friends who knew and loved...

May 16, 2012

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend. Fay Stage Howard,62, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. She enjoyed painting, traveling and the theatre arts, but most of all, lived to spend time with her family and grandchildren. As a military wife,...