Obituaries

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,...

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...