Obituaries

Dec 21, 2012

On Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m., we said goodnight to Dorothy Joan Nezzer. At 6:30 a.m. on Dec. 21, we said goodbye. In that span of 12 hours, Dorothy's 78 years here with us ended with a quiet, peaceful final breath. Her life began April 17, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York. Father and Mother were Tommy and Julia Brennan. Her...

Dec 18, 2012

Dec 16, 2012

Dec 16, 2012

CW4 Benjamin J. Martin, 80, passed away peacefully December 16, 2012, at the New Mexico Veterans Home in T or C, NM. Ben was born April 5, 1932 in Paia, Maui, Hawaii and raised there until he enlisted in US Army at age 16; upon graduation, he went into active duty in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, serving his country for 36...

Dec 15, 2012

Virgie Mae Campbell Marie, 80, of Las Cruces NM passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday December 15, 2012. She was born in Mesilla NM on January 27, 1931 to John J. Campbell and Alice C. Campbell. Virgie was as loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister to her entire family. She will be deeply missed and will...

Dec 10, 2012

Angelina G. Lucero, 85, lifelong resident of Dona Ana, NM died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. "Kali" as she was fondly known was born Jan. 11, 1927 in Dona Ana to Isaac and Victoria Madrid Garcia. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church, enjoyed reading, embroidering, music and playing the piano, but her passion was for...

Dec 10, 2012

Nancy Ann Davis passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Born in Silver City to Lonnie and Nola Dowell, Nancy spent her childhood years in the mountains of the Black Range climbing trees and throwing rocks honing her skills that she used to her advantage in softball. She was an avid baseball fan and loved springtime when the season would...

Dec 10, 2012

Thomas "Tom" A. Zubia, 56, of Las Cruces, NM, met the Lord on December 10, 2012. Tom was the eldest of the family of which they all relied on him for wisdom, strength and good counsel. He graduated from Las Cruces High School, Class of 1975. Tom was a proud football player, and was happy the Bulldawgs won the State...

Dec 7, 2012

Janice Bailey Monsimer, 60, entered eternal life on Friday, December 7, 2012, when she passed away unexpectedly at the family home. She was born into the Bailey family of Crowder, Mississippi, and grew up in that small Southern community. She attended the University of Mississippi at Oxford, and went on to pursue a career as a paralegal. She was employed...

Dec 5, 2012

MAESE, GLORIA Our beloved daughter, sister, auntie, friend and God's faithful servant passed peacefully on Wed., Dec. 5th, ending her struggle with early-onset Alzheimer's. Age 64, she was born Dec. 20, 1947 in Las Cruces, NM. A life-long resident of Las Cruces she attended Catholic school at Holy Cross, Immaculate Heart, and Madonna High, graduating from Las Cruces High in...

Dec 3, 2012

Thomas W. Hartford, age, 78, loving husband, stepfather and step grandfather entered eternal life at Casa Bella on Monday, December 3, 2012 after a long illness. Tom was born May 27, 1934 in Freeport, IL moving to Michigan and attending Lawrence Technical Institute, graduating with a BA in Electrical Engineering. He then received his MBA from Wayne State University and...

Nov 28, 2012

Maria Guadalupe Reyes, 56, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Lupe as she was fondly known was born July 17, 1956 in Ciudad, Juarez, Mexico to Francisco and Macaria Rodriguez Reyes. She enjoyed the outdoors, cooking and shopping, but her passion was for her family who will forever love and miss her. Lupe is survived by her loving...

Nov 27, 2012

Hearsey R. Wright, 94, of Hayward, CA and formerly of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012. She was born Nov. 30, 1917 in Oklahoma to Claude and Eliza Caldwell Roberts. She had been a faithful member of Bethel Second Baptist Church for over 70 years, but her passion was for her entire family. Hearsey will be forever missed by...

Nov 26, 2012

Lorenzo Ledesma, 55, of Las Cruces passed away on Monday November 26, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Willie and Epifania Ledesma on January 22, 1957. During Lorenzo's younger years he enjoyed working at his father's gas station and also enjoyed working around his parent's yard. Lorenzo also loved helping his mom...

Nov 26, 2012

Kenneth F. Bates, 56, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Kenny as he was fondly known was born Nov. 17, 1956 in Sullivan, Indiana to Jay and Doris Bates. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served our country honorably. Kenny enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, working with wood and drawing but his passion was for...

Nov 24, 2012

Michelle Wolle, 45, passed away on November 24, 2012, after a full life and a long illness. She is survived by her husband Brooks Wolle; 4 children: Chris (Weslie) Rouse, Rick (Madison) Wolle, Clay Wolle, and Haley Wolle; her mother Nancy King; her grandmother Lois King; brothers Shane and Sean Bender; her mother-in-law Betty Wolle; father-in-law Jordan (Marian) Wolle, brother-in-law...

Nov 23, 2012

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Nov 21, 2012

Ramona A. Chavez, 91, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. "Mama Ramona" as she was fondly known was born Aug. 31, 1921 in Grand Ford, TX to Braullio and Francisca Santilla Aranda. She enjoyed traveling and cooking but her passion was for her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is...

Nov 19, 2012

Martha Lynn Stokes, 62, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. She was born May 22, 1950 in Hobbs, NM to Walter and Mary F. Carner Yearout. Martha Lynn enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, arts and crafts, sewing and was an artist and loved her pets but her passion was for her family. She will be deeply missed by all...