Obituaries

May 7, 2011

Manuel Quintana, 68, of Las Cruces, died Sunday May 7, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 14, 1943 to Andrea Garcia and Santiago Quintana in Newkirk, NM. Manuel moved to Las Cruces from Clovis NM in 1972 where he worked for several years as a parts man in the auto industry mainly in Ford dealerships. The...

May 6, 2011

Dorothy B. McKenzie, 91, of Las Cruces died Friday, May 6, 2011 at Mesilla Valley Hospice after a long illness. Widely loved and respected in the community and known for her vivacious and caring spirit, she once said, long before moving here, that Las Cruces, unappealing to her then, was the "last place I will ever live," and indeed, it...

May 4, 2011

George L. (Larry) Sharp, 72 died May 4, 2011 in Las Cruces. Larry was born and raised in the Philadelphia, PA area. He told many stories of his youth as the cherished son, obstreperous brother, class clown, accomplished athlete, family crooner and piano player. After graduation from Upper Darby High School, he attended Penn State University where he played football...

May 3, 2011

Mary E. Lynch, 89, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, May 3, 2011. She was born Aug. 9, 1921 in Winona, MN. to Frank J. and Olga A Kozlowski Theis. She was retired from W.S.M.R. with over 30 years of faithful government service and a past member of the Rio Grande Order of Amaranth. Mary enjoyed arts and crafts and was...

May 3, 2011

On May 3, 2011 the city of Las Cruces, NM lost one of its finest. It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts the Sepulveda family announces the passing of their son, father, brother and fellow Las Cruces Police Officer Anthony Sepulveda. He was born on July 2, 1974 to Antonio and Norma Sepulveda in Silver City, NM. Anthony had...

Apr 30, 2011

Apr 29, 2011

Apr 29, 2011

MARGERY S. BURT, 89, of Las Cruces, went to be with her beloved husband, Bon, on Friday, April 29th, 2011. She died peacefully while surrounded by her family at Memorial Medical Center, where she had been a volunteer for over 30 years. Mrs. Burt was born on September 8th, 1921 to James Shahan and Hattie Mae Wimple Shahan in Waurika,...

Apr 28, 2011

Placido Trujillo passed from this life at his home with his family on April 28, 2011. He was born July 16, 1924 in Belen, New Mexico to parents Juan N. and Amalia (Molly) Trujillo. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife of 65 years, Sally Sanchez Trujillo. Placido and Sally moved to Las Cruces in...

Apr 27, 2011

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother Juan Leopoldo Viramontes, 62, on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at the New Mexico VA Healthcare System, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on September 23, 1948, in El Paso, Texas, to the late Jose E.

Apr 27, 2011

Roberta C. Evins, 82, of Fairacres entered eternal life on April 27, 2011 at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Charles W. Evins. They were both active members of Fairacres Baptist Church....

Apr 24, 2011

Johnnie Ray Barnett, 72, of El Paso, TX died Sunday April 24, 2011. He was born Dec. 21, 1938 in Foster, OK to John and Bonnie Taylor Barnett. He retired as a Supervisor with southern Union Gas Company after many years of faithful service. Jonnie was a member of the Montwood Church of Christ in El Paso, TX. He enjoyed...

Apr 24, 2011

John P. Jonz Jr. 85, of Las Cruces, entered into eternal life on Sunday, April 24, 2011. He was born March 22, 1926 in ranger, TX to John P. Jonz Sr. and Janie Foote. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served his country honorably during WW II. While in the service of our country he was...

Apr 23, 2011

Albian Prieto Nunez entered eternal life with our Heavenly Father on April 23, 2011. He was born in Ruidosa , Texas on the 28th of July, 1934 to Angelita and Jose Nunez. He served in the United States Army in 1956. He was an ambitious, self motivated and successful entrepreneur. He worked for Tom Carr's garage for thirteen years and...

Apr 22, 2011

Samuel M. Quintana, 66, of Las Cruces, died Friday April 22, 2011. He was born Oct. 10, 1944 in El Paso, TX to Jesus and Guadalupe Quintana. Samuel was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam Era. While in the service of his country he was awarded...

Apr 22, 2011

Apr 22, 2011

Michael "Mikey" Cole, 7, died April 22, 2011. He was born August 20, 2003 to Michael and Carol Cole. Mikey was a student at Central Elementary. He loved shiny things and held a special fascination for water. He is survived by his parents and a whole school of friends and teachers. A memorial service will be held Thursday May 12,...

Apr 21, 2011

It is with great sadness and regret we announce the passing of James "Mike" Meeks. Mike passed away quietly and peacefully the afternoon of Thursday, April 21, 2011. Mike was preceded in death by his loving brother Clayton "Taylor" Meeks, Father Clayton Meeks, and Mother Morine (Lewis) Archebeque. Survivors include a brother William Patrick "Pat" Meeks and wife Carol of...

Apr 21, 2011

Apr 21, 2011

Jesus (Chuy) Rios died from complications with cancer at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada on Thursday, April 21, 2011. Jesus was born to Juan and Amadita Rios on November 16, 1941 in Las Cruces, NM. He graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1960 and work for WSMR Fire Department where he retired in 1992.Jesus enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing and...