Obituaries

May 16, 2012

John J Chappell, 86, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on May 16th, 2012. John was born September 10th 1925, in Lubbock, Texas to Dell and Ray (Doyle) Chappell. At the age of 3 months his family moved to New Mexico. He graduated from Mountainair High School in Mountainair, New Mexico. He worked briefly for the Santa Fe Railroad...

May 15, 2012

Rebecca Fields Barrett, 64, slipped quietly in to the arms of her Master Jesus when her loving heart failed, on Saturday, May 15th 2012 at her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born in Deerfield, Illinois on October 9, 1947 to Bill R. and Doris Fields and is predeceased by her father and her husband, Jack Barrett. "Becky"...

May 14, 2012

Loving Father, Husband, Son, Friend, and Businessman, La Var (LV) Terrell Washington 32, of Las Cruces, NM went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday May 14, 2012. He was born to Rena Washington on May 13, 1980 in Las Cruces, NM. La Var was an alum of O

May 14, 2012

Ernest V. Trujillo, 67, of Las Cruces, died Monday, May 14, 2012. He was born July 15, 1944 in Las Cruces to Cruz and Albina Villegas Trujillo. He enjoyed the outdoors, working in his garden but his true passion was for his family. Ernest will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his...

May 10, 2012

May 8, 2012

May 8, 2012

Geronimo B. Fajardo, 90, passed away on May 8, 2012 at La Posada-Mesilla Valley Hospice, Las Cruces, NM. "Momo," as most of his family and friends knew him was the fourth child born to Daniel E. and Rumalda B. Fajardo. He was born on March, 8, 1922 in Hatch, NM. Momo served his country during World War II, was a...

May 8, 2012

May 8, 2012

Jazilyn Nevaeh Mesa, 15 months of Las Cruces reclaimed her angel wings and flew home to be with her Heavenly Father Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Her last moments were spent in the arms of her parents. Jerica Gomez and Jesus Mesa were blessed on January 26, 2011 with a beautiful angel who fought all odds for nearly five months in...

May 6, 2012

Kathryn L. Phipps, 51, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, May 6, 2012. She was born Oct. 2, 1960 in Prescott, AZ to Noal and Shirley Phipps. She enjoyed arts and crafts, reading books and watching old movies but her passion was spending time with her grandkids. Kathryn had a never ending love and was a very unselfish person. She will...

May 6, 2012

Willie A. Williams, 81, of Fairacres, NM died Sunday, May 6, 2012. J.R. as he was fondly known was born September 26, 1930 in Antlers, OK to Willie and Vigie Williams Sr. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served our country honorably and was also retired from Burn Construction after many years of faithful service. He...

May 6, 2012

Beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, Daniel F. Flores, age 62, of Las Cruces, NM, died May 6, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Born in Anthony, NM, on June 20, 1949, he was preceded in death by his parents Perfecto Fierro and Anita Flores and foster parents: Manuel and Sara Morones He leaves to mourn...

May 5, 2012

Ernest A. Thompson, 65, of Las Cruces, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Ron as he was fondly known was born March 28, 1947 in Oklahoma City, OK to Ernest and Delma Martinez Thompson. Ron was raised in Oakland and Richmond, CA and graduated form Richmond Union High School in 1965. He had been disabled for 8 years, but...

May 2, 2012

Alfonzo Dean, 40, of Las Cruces, New Mexico died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. He was born on October 18, 1971, in Reynolds, Georgia, to Frances Mae Dean. Alfonzo was known to his family as AC. Mr. Dean was employed at Comet Cleaners for 16yrs. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Mr. Dean will be greatly missed by...

Apr 30, 2012

Frank A. Lujan, 62, of Las Cruces, died Monday, April 30, 2012. Pancho as he was fondly known was born August 23, 1949 in Las Cruces to Santiago and Corina Apodaca Lujan. He had been a salesman for L&P building Supply with more than 30 years of faithful service. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, playing pool, sports, horse shoes,...

Apr 27, 2012

Jane Anne Trachte, 50, of Las Cruces, died Friday, April 27, 2012. She was born March 28, 1962 in buffalo, NY to Daniel and Clare Ohrin. Jane Anne had been a member of St. Anthony of the Desert Orthodox Mission. She was an avid artist and crafter, enjoyed the outdoors and was a dedicated gardener. Jane Anne was loved by...

Apr 26, 2012

It is with great sorrow and loss that we announce the passing of Arnaldo T. Loya, 82, of Las Cruces, NM who was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2012. He was born on November 16, 1929 to Jesus Jose and Josefita Loya in San Francisco. On February 13, 1956 he married his childhood sweetheart...

Apr 25, 2012

Nancy S. Harmeson May 12, 1940---April 25, 2012 Nancy Sue Harmeson, 71, died Wednesday, April 25th in Las Cruces, NM. She was the wife of retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer Dean F. Harmeson (deceased). She retired from the City of Las Cruces, Thomas Branigan Memorial Library as the Circulation Desk Supervisor. Nancy is survived by her loving children and...

Apr 25, 2012

Rumaldo Salvatierrez Paz, 80, of Tortugas, NM died at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. He was born Sept. 28, 1931 in Tortugas, NM, to Antonio and Rafaela Paz. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served our country honorably and also a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. He retired after...

Apr 24, 2012

Don F. Curry, 88, of Deming, NM died Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was born April 9, 1924 in Red Rock, Oklahoma to Albert and Bertha Curry. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served our country honorably as a Seabee. Don will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by...