Obituaries

Nov 6, 2011

Loving wife, mother and grandmother, Margaret Montoya passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Born March 1, 1933 in Las Cruces, New Mexico she was preceded in death by her mother Elena Molina. Margaret is survived by her husband of 58 years George Montoya as well as her children George Montoya Jr; Norma Ledesma and husband...

Nov 5, 2011

Nov 4, 2011

Louis Dragonetti, 66, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, died Friday, November 4, 2011. He was born to Bernardino and Maria Dragonetti on August 12, 1945 in Itri, Italy. Louis honorably served his country with the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 plus years of service. He enjoyed the arts, specifically opera, reading a good book, and was very proud...

Nov 3, 2011

Nov 1, 2011

Nov 1, 2011

Elvira Salas Elvira Salas, 89, of Las Cruces entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Elvira was born December 23, 1921 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Bernardo and Juanita Baldonado Carrillo. She had been a member of St. Genevieve's Catholic Church for many years. Whether it was making tortillas and delicious food for...

Oct 31, 2011

Oct 30, 2011

Anne Mary Schroeder was born June 13, 1922 in Elmer, New Jersey and left this world for her next great adventure on October 30, 2011 in Las Cruces, NM. A visitation will be held from 8:00-9:00 am with services to follow on November 4 2011 at Getz Funeral Home at 9:00 am and her final resting place will be at...

Oct 30, 2011

Rick Cox, 57, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. He was born July 23, 1954 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Clayton and Martha Burrows Cox. Rick had been with the New Mexico Motor Transportation Division for 16 years, a Deputy Officer with the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department for three years and also a member of the Mounted...

Oct 29, 2011

Oct 29, 2011

Oct 28, 2011

Johnny G. Limon, 76, of Mesilla, NM died Friday, Oct. 28, at home surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 21, 1935 in Mesilla, NM. to Juan and Julietta Garcia Limon. He had been the owner-operator of Johnny Limon Construction, specializing in stucco work; he also was a member of the Basilica of San Albino. Johnny enjoyed the outdoors,...

Oct 28, 2011

Sarah V. Miller, 90, of Las Cruces, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. She was born July 22, 1921 in New Jersey. She is survived by a niece Tara Swartz of Philadelphia, PA as well as a host of friends here in Las Cruces. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Philmore Miller Sr. and a son Philmore Miller...

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Oct 19, 2011

Oct 19, 2011

Roberto L. Tellez, 83 of Las Cruces was called to be with God on Wednesday October 19, 2011. Roberto was born July 12, 1928 in La Mesa, New Mexico to Domingo and Josefa Tellez and grew up to have a great love for and to serve his country. He entered into the U.S. Army in 1950 and was called into...

Oct 19, 2011

Aurora G. Salazar, 93, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. She was born March 19, 1918 in Wagon Mound, NM to Rosendo and Lorencita Medina Garcia. She had been a retired school teacher with many years of faithful service to our children. Aurora enjoyed sewing, was a member Sociedad Folkorica but her greatest love was for her family....

Oct 19, 2011

Ronald Paul Creek, 63, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011, after an extended illness. He was born Feb. 22, 1948, to Paul and Barbara Durham Creek. Ron worked in the insurance industry more than 30 years. He also served as a church business administrator, giving freely of his time, expertise, and wise counsel. Throughout his life, Ron was...