Obituaries

Mar 31, 2012

Connie Ruth Berry passed away on March 31, 2012. She was a Las Cruces resident since the summer of 1970, when her husband returned from a tour of duty in Viet Nam, and the family moved from California to Las Cruces. She is survived by her daughters Daphne S. Berry and Michelle Berry Robbins, son-in-law David Robbins, sisters Esther and...

Mar 30, 2012

Richard C. Cauble Jr., 57, of Las Cruces, NM died on March 30, 2012. He was born July 23, 1954, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the son of the late Richard (Dick) and Ruth Cauble. He moved many times with his dad's military career, finally settling in Las Cruces and graduation from Mayfield High School. He spent two years at...

Mar 29, 2012

Eloisa V. Ramirez, 91, of Las Cruces, NM was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, March 29, 2012. She was born April 22, 1920 in El Paso, TX to Agapito and Librada Bonilla Viescas. Mrs. Ramirez was a devoted wife and mother, respected by all of her family and friends for her unselfish love, never ending compassion,...

Mar 26, 2012

In the early morning hours of March the 26th, 2012 Alexander S. Paczynski passed away quietly in his sleep. His oldest son Jeffery Paul preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Audrey Louise Paczynski, his son Douglas James Paczynski, brother Donald Paczynski and his wife Ray, nephew Robert and nieces Debra and Elizabeth. Alex...

Mar 26, 2012

Frank Tony Milavec, 85, passed away on Monday March 26th at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM following complications from renal failure and pneumonia. Frank was born to Anton and Mary Milavec in Dawson, NM on November 8, 1926. He served in the US Army and was a journeyman machinist at Phelps Dodge copper mine in Tyrone, NM during...

Mar 25, 2012

Elva Osborn, 94 years old, went to be with the Lord during the early hours of the morning of February 25, 2012. She was at her home, where she wanted to be, when her Lord called her to Heaven. Elva was born on November 20, 1917 in Sabetha, Kansas. She was daughter of Lloyd and Hazel Tobie Atkinson and was...

Mar 25, 2012

Sally M. Rowe, 93, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, March 25, 2012. She was born Feb. 20, 1919 in Crossville, TN to Mayfield and Dora Buck. Sally was a loving and caring person who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Geraldine Rowe and by many nieces and nephews. Sally...

Mar 23, 2012

Francis "Frank" Marion Freeman, 85, devoted and beloved husband to Antonita "Tonie" Freeman, loving father to Patricia Brown and Kelly Freeman of Quincy, Florida and Debra Ennis of Newark, Delaware (Wayne); adored brother of Elnora Rich McBee (Stanley) of McAlester, Oklahoma and Robert Dean Freeman of Forest Grove, Oregon went gently to be with the Lord on March 23, 2012...

Mar 23, 2012

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the Garcia family announces the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Rubina Garcia, age 59, of Las Cruces, NM. Those left to mourn her passing include her loving husband of 41 years, Eleuterio Garcia; her children, Anna, Jose, Hilda, Elena, Ericka, and Ramon Garcia. Other survivors include her grandchildren,...

Mar 22, 2012

Mar 22, 2012

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, Martin "Marty" Villegas, 60 life-long resident of Hatch, NM went to his place with the Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Marty, as he was known, was born to Guillermo and Estella Arellano Villegas on December 16, 1951. Marty was a true outdoorsman. He loved camping and was an avid hunter. He...

Mar 21, 2012

Kathy Medran Estrada, beloved mother, daughter, and friend was called home to heaven on Wednesday March 21, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born to Alicia and Joe Medran on June 13, 1962. Kathy worked hard as a caregiver and mentor for many years. She always made time to listen and give advice to anyone. Even through her tough...

Mar 20, 2012

James G. Shook of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Mesilla Valley Hospice after battling Parkinson's disease. Jim was born on February 11, 1935 in Grand Junction, CO, the son of the late H. Benjamin Shook and Dorothy G. Shook. He graduated from high school in 1953 from New Mexico Military Institute. He then...

Mar 19, 2012

Mary Emma Banegas, 79, lifelong resident of Las Cruces, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012. Mary Emma was born on September 3, 1932 to Jesus (Wenche) and Maria L. Padilla. She married James Banegas on October 16, 1953. Together they raised their five children who were the joy of her life. Mary Emma retired from the Las Cruces Public...

Mar 17, 2012

Floyd John Strother, 57, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, March 17, 2012. John as he was fondly known was born June 14, 1954 in T or C, NM to Floyd and Wilma Strother. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. John is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Jody Strother of the family...

Mar 16, 2012

Alejandra Garcia de Orona, 58, of Las Cruces, died Friday, March 16, 2012. She was born July 17, 1953 in Flores Magon, Chihuahua, Mexico to Felix and Anita Ramos Garcia. Alejandra had been an Avon Representative with many years of faithful service, she enjoyed music and dancing but her passion was for her family, she was a very loving person...

Mar 16, 2012

Ann Crombie Reynaud, 88, passed away quietly March 16, 2012. She was born on November 14, 1923, in El Paso, Texas to pioneer El Pasoans, William Steel and Alice Fisher Crombie. She grew up in Kern Place at 907 Cincinnati Street with her siblings, Bill and Ali. She graduated from Dudley Elementary School and El Paso High School, where she...

Mar 15, 2012

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Shannon, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Roswell, NM on January 23, 1922 to Mabel Byrd Hankla and Spiva Lane Neatherlin, she married the late Phillips L. Shannon in 1941 and raised five children. Besides making a home for her family in Las...

Mar 15, 2012

Dora Estrada Sambrano, 83, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on March 15, 2012. Dora was born on April 26, 1928 to Avelina and Julian Estrada in Norwalk, CA. She grew up in Lordsburg, NM and married Jesus P. Sambrano in 1946. Lordsburg was their home for many years until they moved to Las Cruces, NM in...

Mar 15, 2012

Gabriel G. Paz, 92, lifelong resident of Las Cruces, died Thursday, March 15, 2012. Gabe as he was fondly known was born April 17, 1919 in Las Cruces to Gabriel and Francisca (Calderon) Paz. He was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp where he served our country honorably during WWII. While in the service he was awarded the...