Obituaries

Jul 28, 2012

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son; father, brother, uncle and friend, Larry Lopez Trujillo, 51, of Las Cruces, NM on Saturday July 28, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. He left this world to be with the Lord to whom he had shown great faith and devotion. During the...

Jul 26, 2012

Betty Castillo, 72, of Alamogordo, NM entered eternal life peacefully Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Sagecrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 8, 1940 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Solomon and Margaret Telles. Betty was a devote Christian and served her community in various roles that touched the lives of others. She resided in Alamogordo, NM for most...

Jul 20, 2012

Mary Irene Horton, of Las Cruces, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012, at the age of 91 years and 7 months. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, two sons, and her husband, Joseph T. Horton, a career Navy man. She is survived by her daughter, Leilani K. Horton, one grandson, a great grandson, a great...

Jul 18, 2012

Abel Daniel Johnson, 9 months old passed away on July 19, 2012 in Ogden KS. He was born October 19,2011 in Topeka ks. Abel was a miracle to his parents and family. Abel was an amazing baby. He loved being held and talked to. Abel enjoyed his pacifier and watching disney movies with mommy on the couch. He looked forward...

Jul 14, 2012

Hermelinda V. Bustamante, 83, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, July 14, 2012. She was born October 10, 1928 in Anthony, NM. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and cooking but her passion was for her family. Hermelinda will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her sons Ray Guerra and fianc

Jul 13, 2012

Jarrod Anthony Pelayo died on July 13, 2012 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on September 13, 1981 in Yuma, Arizona to Joe and Mary Pelayo. He was a big fan of UFC fights and his personal favorite was Georges St-Pierre. He loved to work out and spent much of his time at the gym...

Jul 12, 2012

Christopher "Chris" Brooks Keyes, 31, of Las Cruces, NM died July 12, 2012. Chris was born July 21, 1980 in Roanoke, Virginia to Alison Macchia and Edwin Plunkett. He honorably served in the United States Army. He enjoyed history, reading, and spending time with family. He was a good friend, loving person, and will be missed by all who knew...

Jul 6, 2012

Jul 6, 2012

Gerry L. Morris, our beloved son, brother, father, husband, grandfather and uncle entered Eternal Rest surrounded by his family on July 6, 2012. Gerry was born Feb. 7, 1956 in Las Cruces, NM. He loved to fish, hunt, play chess and his ultimate passion was gold mining. He is survived by his mother Stella Avery; his brother Larry Morris; 3...

Jul 6, 2012

Harold L."Hal" Harmon, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away July 6, 2012, at the NM State Veterans Home in T. or C. NM, at the age of 86. Hal was born February 7, 1926, to Louis and Helen Harmon of Pittsburgh, PA. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joyce Holland Harmon, his son, Frank, and daughters, Katy...

Jul 6, 2012

Ramiro T. Ojeda, 63, of Las Cruces, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012. He was born Aug. 31, 1948 in Porvenir, Mexico to Jose and Teresa Tierras Ojeda. He enjoyed the outdoors, barbequing, music, working on cars and making all kinds of things, but his passion was for his family. Ramiro will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Jul 5, 2012

A reunion occurred in Heaven when our beloved mother Susie C. Guerrero, 84, rejoined her heavenly father on Thursday July 5, 2012. She was born Nov. 15, 1927 in San Ysidro, NM, to Cleto and Margarita Cardon. Susie grew up on her father's cotton farm where she enjoyed a happy small town upbringing. She later met her husband, Daniel Guerrero...

Jul 5, 2012

Alcea Bell Anthony Southall, a resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on July 5, 2012 at the age of 88. Alcea was born December 31, 1923 to J.B. and Ina Anthony of Clopton, TN. She married Fallen Southall on May 6, 1941. Fallen and Alcea farmed in Covington, TN until 1952 when health reasons made it necessary to...

Jul 5, 2012

Janet Helen (Green) Pellegrino, 74, of Apache Junction, AZ, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2012 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice, Las Cruces, NM with her beloved family at her side. She was born in Massena, NY on June 2, 1938. She is survived by her daughter, Vicky Doak and husband William of Las Cruces, NM; granddaughters Jessica and...

Jul 4, 2012

Christopher Lyle Floyd, born December 20, 1972 in Ft. Hood, Texas, passed away July 4, 2012 at University Medical Hospital, El Paso, Texas. He was born to James D. Floyd and Nancy Hohn Stein. Chris comes from a long line of ancestors who pioneered this country prior to the revolutionary war and grew up in Lordsburg, Deming, and Las Cruces...

Jun 27, 2012

Irene T. Keith, age 64 of Las Cruces NM, was unexpectedly reunited with her parents in heaven on June 27, 2012. Irene was born on January 20, 1948, in Cd. Juarez, Mexico to Jose and Margarita Trevizo. She was the third child and first daughter of twelve children. Irene believed strongly in family, community responsibility, education and hard work as...

Jun 27, 2012

Pablo H. Belmontez Jr., 75, of Las Cruces passed away on June 27, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Pablo is survived by his wife of 53 years, Paubla of the family home, he is also survived by his daughters Cecilia Belmontez

Jun 26, 2012

Jun 26, 2012

Joseph Carl Alsworth, 58, passed away suddenly on June 26, 2012 at his home in Las Cruces. He was born in Houston, TX on April 24, 1954 to Thomas and Carol Alsworth, who preceded him in death. In Houston, he worked for the Harris County Judicial System before following his son to Las Cruces. In Las Cruces he worked at...

Jun 26, 2012

John Leho, 57, of Las Cruces, NM and formerly of Bronx, NY died Tuesday, June 26, 2012. He was born March 21, 1955 in Bronx, NY to John and MaryJane Leho. He was a retired Detective with more than 20 years of faithful service with the N.Y.P.D. where he was awarded the Medal of Honor and was highly decorated. John...