Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Gloria B Tarin

Gloria B Tarin

Mar 5, 2013

Maria Gloria B. Tarin, 83, of Hatch, N. M., peacefully passed away on March 5, 2013. She was born on August 27, 1929 in Rodey, N.M. to Concepcion (CM) and Magdelena Bustamante. She was devoted and loved her family very much. Everyone enjoyed her conversation, hospitality, and good food. As the heart of the family, everyone always gathered in her...

Ila Rae Holcomb

Ila Rae Holcomb

Mar 4, 2013

Ila Rae Holcomb, 77, a very proud military wife, died March 4, 2013, peacefully and with her children at her side. She was born Jan. 17, 1936 in Alamosa, CO to Paul and Maebelle Maupin Gentry. She worked for the NM Highway Department and Los Alamos National Lab. Ila was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and...

Azaliah D.R. Jimenez

Azaliah D.R. Jimenez

Mar 3, 2013

Azaliah D.R. Jimenez, 8 months passed away on Sunday March 3, 2013 at Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her family. Azaliah was born on June 8, 2012 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Eduardo and Alejandra Jimenez. Survivors include her parents Eduardo and Alejandra Jimenez, her big sister Bryanna Jimenez; her paternal grandparents Daniel and Anna Jimenez of Anthony, New...

Mary Lou Aguilera

Mary Lou Aguilera

Mar 3, 2013

Mary Lou Aguilera was born on October 12th, 1945 and passed away on March 3rd, 2013 at Mesilla Valley Hospice at the age of 67. Mary Lou was born in Faywood, NM and was born to Norberto and Josefa Aguilera. Mary Lou was married for 44 years to Ernesto C. Aguilera. She was employed and retired from US Postal Service....

Dorothy E. Delosh

Dorothy E. Delosh

Mar 2, 2013

Dorothy E. DeLosh, 86, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, March 2, 2013. She was born Oct. 31, 1926 in Livingston, Texas to Dorsey and Viola Craft Boring. She had been a remarkable wife, mother and grandmother, who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her son David DeLosh of Las Cruces; daughter...

Judith D. Boa

Judith D. Boa

Mar 1, 2013

Judith D. Boa, 74, of Las Cruces, died Friday, March 1, 2013. Judi as she was fondly known was born March 4, 1938 in Seattle, WA to Dallas L. Donnan and Barbara Ehrlich Donnan. She was a graduate of Saint Nicholas High School Class of

Betty Ann Muncrief

Betty Ann Muncrief

Feb 28, 2013

Betty Ann Muncrief, 75, lifelong resident of Las Cruces died Thursday, February 28, 2013 at her home. She was born May 28, 1937, in Canutillo, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Bessie Shaw Autrey, her husband, Bill Muncrief, her daughter, Teresa Williams, and her brother Russell Autrey. She is survived by; her son, Kim Muncrief,...

Wardell Hanks

Wardell Hanks

Feb 28, 2013

Wardell Hanks, 96, a resident of Mesilla Park, NM passed peacefully on February 28, 2013. She was born on September 4, 1916 in Butler, Oklahoma to John and Laura Moore. She and her family moved to a farm in Chamberino, New Mexico where she attended school. It was there that she met and married Paul Hanks in 1933. They moved...

David A. Richmond

David A. Richmond

Feb 28, 2013

David A. Richmond, 56, of Las Cruces, went on to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, due to illness. He was born Oct. 13, 1956 in Middletown, NY to Thomas A. and Carol C. Richmond. David was a veteran of the US Army where he served our country honorably. He will be deeply missed by all who...

Erasmo 'G' Guevara Mr.

Erasmo 'G' Guevara Mr.

Feb 27, 2013

Erasmo Guevara "Mr. G" a generous and well-respected resident of Las Cruces went home to join those that have gone before him on February 27, 2013 with his loving wife Yolanda and his daughter Priscilla by his side. He was a foreman at Stahman Farms and then later moved to Los Angeles, CA where he worked in the automotive industry....

Francis G. Upshaw

Francis G. Upshaw

Feb 27, 2013

Francis Gregory (Greg) Upshaw, 42, passed away on March 27, 2013 at Mountain View Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico surrounded by loving family and friends. Greg is survived by a daughter Avery, a son Carter and their mother Jacqueline Upshaw of Indianapolis, IN; his father Frederick Upshaw SR and step-mother Alice of Orlando, FL; a brother Frederick Upshaw...

Manuel Badial Pacheco Sr.

Manuel Badial Pacheco Sr.

Feb 27, 2013

Manuel Badial Pacheco Sr., 78, loving Father and Grandfather entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. He was born August 14, 1934 in Las Cruces, NM to Juan Pacheco and Socorro Badial. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral in Las Cruces, NM. Manuel was employed by the Las Cruces Public Schools for 29 years. He...

Manuel U. 'Mannie' Sarabia

Manuel U. 'Mannie' Sarabia

Feb 19, 2013

Manuel "Mannie" U. Sarabia, a family man, working man and local golfing legend passed away at 8:04 am February 19, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Mannie as he was called by family and friends was born on October 29, 1923 to Jose M. Sarabia and Maria Sarabia. Mannie served in the US Army during WWII in the...

Leona Patricia Davis

Leona Patricia Davis

Feb 14, 2013

Leona Patricia "Pat" Roach-Davis age 68, sunrise September 2, 1944, sunset February 14, 2013. Leona was born in Paterson, New Jersey, where she attended school and graduated from Eastside High School. From Leona's first marriage she became the mother to Jeffery, Mark, Lee and Craig. Her daughter Deborah preceded her in death as did her parents Leroy and Deborah Roach...