Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Manuel 'Manny' Gomez
Mar 2, 2012
It is with great sorrow and loss that we announce the passing of Manuel B Gomez fondly called "Manny" by all who knew and loved him. Manny was born in San Francisco Del Oro, Chihuahua, Mexico to Roman and Lucrecia Gomez on January 12, 1937 and was called to the arms of our heavenly father March 2, 2012 at the...
John Anderson
Mar 1, 2012
John F. M. Anderson, 74, of Las Cruces, New Mexico died March 1, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born November 22, 1937, in South Amboy, New Jersey, the son of the late Frances and Alexander Anderson. He had only one sibling, a brother fourteen years older. The 19th of April 1960, he...
Carol A. Rogers
Feb 28, 2012
Carol A. Rogers, 78, of Las Cruces, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2012. She was born May 31, 1933 in Raton, NM to John and Beatrice Chittick. As a graduate of New Mexico State University, she was a member of Zeta-Tau-Alpha Fraternity and President during her last year of college. Three of her granddaughters; Serena, Mary...
Sarah Gray Wilborn
Feb 28, 2012
Sarah Gray Wilborn, Las Cruces resident since 1950, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. She was born July 16, 1910 in Kenton, TN. to Robert and Lessie Gray. She had been a faithful member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church where she was with the United Methodist Women; a member of PEO Chapter B.F. and the Dona Ana D.A.R. Sarah enjoyed...
Betty Meiners
Feb 27, 2012
Betty Meiners, much-loved and admired by her family and many friends, left this life and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 27th after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Betty was born August 17, 1924, to Harlow and Mildred Fuller in Syracuse, NY. She graduated from Hope College, Holland, Michigan, in 1947; and from the...
Ofelia Legarreta
Feb 26, 2012
Ofelia Legarreta, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 27th. She died peacefully at her home in Las Cruces, NM surrounded by her family. She was born to Crisoforo and Francisca Leyva, Sr. on April 22, 1933. She grew up on Hayner's Ranch in Rincon, NM. She graduated from Hatch Valley High School in 1953. She...
Charlie Phillip Franzoy
Feb 25, 2012
Charlie Phillip Franzoy, 94 of Salem, NM died Saturday Feb. 25, 2012. He was born June 7, 1917 in Fierro, NM to Joseph and Celestina Franzoy. When Charlie wasn't working hard on the family farm, he was enjoying the outdoors. He loved to go fishing, hunting, prospecting, trapping and playing a hot game of dominos. He also enjoyed spending his...
Elva Osborn
Feb 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...
Faye Mahres
Feb 24, 2012
Ola Faye Mahres, 90, of Las Cruces, entered eternal rest Friday, February 24, 2012, at Home Hospice in Odessa, Texas, surrounded by her family. Faye was born March 2, 1921 in Henrietta, TX to B.K. Neely and Bernice Henderson Neely. At the age of 2, Faye and her family moved to La Mesa, NM. After graduating from Union High School...
Theresa W. Frederickson
Feb 24, 2012
Theresa W. Frederickson, 70, of Las Cruces, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. She was born Aug. 23, 1941 in Chicago, Ill., to John and Louise Dzik. Theresa had been a Supervisor with Foamex Inc., after many years of faithful service. She enjoyed the outdoors, feeding quail and hunting for rocks but her passion was for her family. Theresa is survived...
Jimmy Guzman
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...
Stanley F. Sobczynski Sr.
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...
Ray B. Chavez
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,...
Daniel Bruce Cameron
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...
Mary Ellen Dickerson
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...
Raymond Maese
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...
Joycelle Clara Gibian
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...
Minnie R Montoya
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...
Leroy Roach
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...
Neal P. Broderick
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...
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