Obituaries

Nov 17, 2011

Nov 14, 2011

Nov 13, 2011

Nov 13, 2011

Luz Lopez, 91, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Nov.13, 2011. "Mama Lucy" as she was fondly known was born April 28, 1920 in Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Luz enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, raising birds, her grandchildren and was an exceptional homemaker. Mrs. Lopez will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her sons Jesus...

Nov 12, 2011

Nov 12, 2011

Rockwell "Rocky" Joseph Melendrez of Las Cruces went into the arms of our Lord Saturday, November 12th, 2011 at the Mesilla Valley Hospice after a brief illness. Rocky was able to make it home by the grace of God. He was surrounded by family and friends that loved him dearly. He was born June 2nd, 1964 in El Paso, Texas....

Nov 9, 2011

Gabriela (Guerra) P. Salcido, 81, of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday, November 9, 2011 surrounded by her family. Gabriela was born April 25, 1930 in Villa Matamoros, Chihuahua, Mexico to Victoriano and Martina Parra. Gabriela enjoyed cooking and doing word searches. She was a loving, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her...

Nov 6, 2011

Nov 6, 2011

Oran Clemons, father, grandfather, mentor and friend, 70 years of age, passed away on November 6, 2011 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Oran was surrounded by his loving family, Cheryl Beer, Glen Clemons, Greg Clemons, Lisa Petruzzelli and dear friend Bobby Morales. We have all lost a good friend, mentor and eternal source of laughs with Oran's passing. Oran was...

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