Obituaries

Nov 19, 2012

Gregory A. (Dr. K) Kowalski, 59 of Mesilla Park passed away peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2012 surrounded by his family. Gregory was born June 16, 1953 in Oak Park, Michigan to Robert and Frances Schihl Kowalski. On September 6, 1990 he married Cathy (Margaret Catherine) Rogers and in 1994 their family grew to include daughter Franie (Margaret Frances). Gregory...

Nov 18, 2012

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Melanie Anne Goins, 28. She was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on November 18, 2012. Melanie was born in Las Cruces, NM on April, 25, 1984 to Steve and Shirley Goins. Growing up she loved everything and everyone...

Nov 18, 2012

Katheryn (Kay) Alice Nolan Stone (92) died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, in Las Cruces on Nov. 18, 2012. She was born in Little Rock, AK on June 20, 1920 to Michael T. and Eva L. Nolan. Shortly after her birth, her parents returned to their hometown of Trinidad, CO. Kay loved growing up in Trinidad, where...

Nov 17, 2012

Juan Rincon Rodriguez, 62, entered the Lords Kingdom on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Mountain View Regional Hospital. He was born Nov. 7, 1950 in Leasburg, NM to Francisca Rincon Rodriguez and Juan Bustamante Rodriguez. He graduated from Mayfield High School in 1969. Juan was a veteran of the US Navy where he served our country honorably for 2 years...

Nov 16, 2012

Nelson Clayshulte Jr., 95, of Mesilla, NM died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at his home. "Dyke" as he was fondly known was born Feb. 1, 1917 in Tucson, AZ to Nelson and Frances Norton Clayshulte Sr. He was a faithful member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years but was better known for being a farmer for many years...

Nov 12, 2012

Dolores "Lola" M. Gonzales of San Miguel passed away on November 12, 2012 at her home in San Miguel, NM. Dolores was born April 4, 1929 in San Miguel, NM to Demetrio B. and Eloisa M. Gonzales. Lola enjoyed being a mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her times spent with her family and friends brought her joy and laughter. Lola will...

Nov 10, 2012

Nov 10, 2012

Edward "Eddie" O. Guerra, 70, of Las Cruces passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. Eddie was born on September 14, 1942 in Old Mesilla to Juan and Manuela Guerra. Eddie was a member of the Catholic Church. Eddie loved to teach boxing, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved football, and also enjoyed spending time...

Nov 9, 2012

Richard M. Avalos of Commerce, TX returned home to his heavenly Father on Friday, November 9, 2012. Richard was born to Adolfo "Rudy" and Eva Avalos in Las Cruces, NM on November 19, 1954. He graduated from Las Cruces High School and attended New Mexico State University. His lifetime of employment included working for Las Cruces City Parks, IBP-Amarillo, TX,...

Nov 8, 2012

Nov 6, 2012

Betty V. Reilman, 86, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Dec 29, 1925 in Livingston, WI to Roy and Daisy Gray. Mrs. Reilman was retired from the Ysleta Independent School District. She was a graduate of Las Cruces High School. Betty was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, a member...

Nov 5, 2012

A visitation for Mr. Jesus O. "Chewy" Reyes, 77, of Clinton, OK will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M., Sunday November 11, 2012 at Getz Funeral Home 1410 E. Bowman Ave where a prayer vigil will follow at 7:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 12, 2012 in the San Albino Catholic...

Nov 4, 2012

The Reverend John (Jack) Patrick Murray died November 4, 2012 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born March 17, 1925 in Hartford, CT and raised in Milford, CT where he attended school. Jack joined the United States Army in 1943 before his senior year of high school. After training in England he served as a surgical technician in the 40th...

Nov 4, 2012

Lupe G. Stammer joined her beloved George on Nov. 4, 2012. Lupe was born Dec. 12, 1931 in Las Cruces, NM, to Anastacio and Catalina (Portillo) Gonzales. She joined George in retirement from White Sands Missile Range in 1983 and started a second career working for Merritt group Sonic Drive-ins. Lupe was well known for her slot machine mania and...

Nov 1, 2012

Nov 1, 2012

Jose Federico (Joe) Gomez passed away comfortably surrounded by those he loved in his Albuquerque, NM home last Thursday morning on his 82nd birthday, November 1, 2012. He was an Albuquerque entrepreneur, business owner, and philanthropist who's mark on the New Mexico business community will be indelible and enduring. Joe was born in Salem, NM in the lush Hatch Valley,...

Oct 31, 2012

Oct 30, 2012

Sandra S. Marricle, 61, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012. Sandy as she was fondly known was born March 26, 1951 in Middleburgh, NY to Vernon and Betty Rienhart Schanz Jr. Sandy had been an elementary school teacher and a test co-coordinator with the Las Cruces Public School System with many years of faithful service. She was a...

Oct 29, 2012

Gary W. Paul, 77 of Las Cruces, NM formerly of Trenton, NJ died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. He was born to William and Anna Paul on June 14, 1935 in Trenton, NJ. Gary served our country honorably in the National Guard. He was a history buff and enjoyed long rides on his Harley out west. These travels lead him to...

Oct 21, 2012

Ann D. Homer Black, 94, died peacefully at La Posada on October 21, 2012. Born in New Salem, Pennsylvania, on April 22, 1918, she graduated from Uniontown High School, and, later, from Uniontown Office Training School. During WWII, Ann spent two and a half years working for the War Manpower Commission in the Panama Canal Zone as a supervisor in...