Obituaries

Feb 23, 2012

Jimmy Guzman passed away on Thursday February 23, 2012 at La Posada, Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by his family. Jimmy was Born June 9, 1940 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Delfina Baca and Jesus Guzman. He worked and retired as a custodian for the LCPS. He also attended NMSU. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Cristina...

Feb 22, 2012

Retired Major Stanley F. Sobczynski Sr., 92, of Las Cruces died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Major as he was fondly known was born Aug. 4, 1919 in Coatsesville, PA to John and Marie Sobczynski. He was retired from the US Army after more than 27 years of honorable service to our country during WW II and around the world. While...

Feb 21, 2012

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father grandfather, and great-grandfather, Reyes Bordeaux Chavez, (Ray B. Chavez). He passed away on Feb. 21, 2012 at the age of 90 and joins the love of his life, Josefa (Josie) Chavez who passed away on December 16, 1995. Ray passed away at home surrounded by his family,...

Feb 20, 2012

Daniel "Bruce" Cameron, of Las Cruces and Professor Emeritus at The College of San Mateo in California, passed away quietly and fittingly on Presidents Day, February 20, 2012 at the age of 82. He was a passionate educator, mentor, and leader to his students, colleagues, family, and friends. Foremost, he was a devoted husband and cherished friend to many. Born...

Feb 20, 2012

MaryEllen Dickerson was called home to be with the LORD on Feb. 20th, 2012. She was in the comfort of her home, with her two favorite nieces. She was born Mary Ellen Ferguson to Cecil and Katie Ferguson on Mar. 15th, 1943. The sixth of seven children, she was the apple of her Mothers eye. She has now joined them...

Feb 18, 2012

Raymond Maese, 68 has entered God's eternal light. As we mourn our loss, the Maese family asks that we reflect on his achievements but also the struggle of his final two years and rejoice that he now walks with the Lord and has been healed. Ray was born to Pablo and Herminia Maese on December 19, 1944. He had one...

Feb 18, 2012

Joycelle Clara Gibian, 80, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Casa Del Sol Senior Care Center. Joycelle was born on September 26, 1931 in Jamaica, New York to William and Edna ( Thayer) Gmaehle. She attended Elmont Rd Grade School; Belmont Blvd. Jr High School and Sewanhaka High School in New York. She married Robert W. Gibian...

Feb 17, 2012

Minnie R. Montoya, 84, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life on Friday February 17, 2012. Minnie was born December 23, 1927, to Abrahn and Mattie Romero of Mesilla Park, NM. Minnie's love and devotion to the Lord and all that knew her was endless. No one ever left without hearing, "God bless you." She was the traditional mother and grandmother...

Feb 17, 2012

Leroy Roach age 93 sunrise October 13, 1918 sunset February 17, 2012. Leroy was born in Camden, South Carolina. He relocated to Paterson, New Jersey in his early twenties, where he met and later married his loving wife the late Deborah Helen Hooper-Roach. Of that union they had four children Leona Patricia Roach-Davis of NM, Gwendolyn Elaine Roach-Jenkins of Las...

Feb 16, 2012

Loving father, brother, son, grandfather and friend, Neal Patrick Broderick went to be with our heavenly father on Thursday February 16, 2012. He was born to Gene and Barbara Broderick on September 29, 1959 in Rochester, NY. Neal honorably served his country with the United States Air Force retiring after 22 years of service. During those 22 years Neal earned...

Feb 12, 2012

Connie M. Gutierrez 76 of Las Cruces died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. She was born Aug. 12, 1935 in Tinnie, NM to Miguel and Frances Trujillo Romero. Connie was retired after many years of faithful service from the City of Las Cruces. She enjoyed shopping, the outdoors and fishing, but her passion was for her family and grandchildren and the...

Feb 12, 2012

Marie Gadbois Barker, 66, of Las Cruces passed gently away Sunday, Feb. 12, surrounded by her family. Marie was born in Ventura, CA on Nov. 10, 1945 to Robert N. Gadbois and Myrle Patterson Gadbois. She loved to golf, work out & play games. She was a staunch Aggie fan and loved going to the games. Marie took time to...

Feb 12, 2012

Maria Concepcion "Concha" Gray, 58, of Dona Ana, died Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was born to Randolfo and Rebeca Rascon on December 8, 1953 in Cantarrana, Venezuela. She had worked at Wal-Mart with many years of faithful service. Concha was a member of Our Lady of Purification, she enjoyed taking care of her granddaughter who was the love of...

Feb 11, 2012

Glen C. Martinez 48, of Las Cruces, NM was called to the arms of our heavenly father on Saturday February 11, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Nazario and Flora Martinez in Las Cruces, NM on June 19, 1963. Glen enjoyed working with his hands and was a carpenter by trade. He also enjoyed the outdoors,...

Feb 10, 2012

Richard "Dick" "Chief" Paul Little, 72, passed away on February 10, 2012. He was born on September 10, 1939 to Paul Little and the former Mildred Goembel in Geneseo, IL. After graduating high school, Dick attended the University of New Mexico, studying Mathematics and Civil Engineering. Dick went on to work for the New Mexico Highway Department and later for...

Feb 9, 2012

Feb 8, 2012

Ramon Talamantes Lopez, 72, of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 21, 1940 in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico to Dolores and Consuelo T. Lopez. Ramon worked for Ray Ward & Sons and Tatch Construction and was very proud to be a Laborer and a member of the Local...

Feb 8, 2012

Feb 8, 2012

Maria Urbina Costales, 96, of Las Cruces died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born to Lino and Nieves Urbina in Durango, Mexico on August 2, 1915. Maria enjoyed making quilts, cooking for family and friends and loved going to church. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Maria is survived...

Feb 6, 2012

Margaret A. Fouillet, 90, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. "Maggie" or "Dodie" as she was fondly known was born Jan. 18, 1922 in Las Cruces to Baltazar Fouillet and Donaciana Armenta. She was a lifelong member of St. Genevieve's Catholic Church where she was a member of the Sacred Heart Association. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, gambling,...