Obituaries

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...

Apr 19, 2011

Apr 19, 2011

Apr 15, 2011

Alexander "Alex" P. Matteucci, 72, a long time resident of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, April 15th, 2011. Alex was born September 29, 1938 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, son of Pete Matteucci and Margaret Balduini Matteucci. He graduated from Albuquerque High School, received a BA from the University of New Mexico 1962, and a Juris Doctorate...

Apr 11, 2011

Apr 10, 2011

After a long struggle with diabetes, loss of sight and a few years ago, kidney failure, beloved wife of Roger, mother of Deborah and Kimberly, grandmother of Kaitlyn, Shanna, Arianna, and Brianna, Ilona Shaw Ruth ended her struggles on Sunday, April 10, 2011, to go home to be with her Lord and Savior, who keeps His promises to give her...

Apr 9, 2011

Apr 9, 2011

Apr 8, 2011

James Lee Swedberg died of a massive heart attack on Friday, April 8, 2011, two days before his seventy-fifth birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Florence Swedberg, his brothers John Gray and Gerald Swedberg, and his sister Virginia Zwicke. His sister Genevieve Cavanaugh survives. Jim was born in Albuquerque on April 10, 1936. He graduated...

Apr 5, 2011

Candelaria H. Asebez, 95, of Las Cruces, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Lala, as she was fondly known, was born Feb. 2, 1916 in Berino, NM to Pablo and Concepcion Hernandez Asebez. She was retired after 31 years of faithful service from Memorial Medical Center. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and working outdoors in her garden but...

Apr 4, 2011

Apr 4, 2011

William E. Bullock, 58, of Las Cruces died Monday, April 4, 2011. Billy as he was fondly known was born June 5, 1952 in Roswell, NM to Herbert and Claudia Cox Bullock. He was an active member of First Baptist Church, where his Christian faith sustained him in his life and lives he touched. He had been the owner operator...

Apr 3, 2011

Apr 2, 2011

Albino A. Hernandez, 74, of Las Cruces died Saturday April 2, 2011. Al as he was fondly known was born May 22, 1936 in Fort Davis, TX to Florencio and Maria Jesus Alvarez Hernandez. Al was a veteran of US Air Force where he served our country honorably during the Korean Conflict. After his Air Force Service he entered the...

Apr 2, 2011

Apr 2, 2011

Teddy Lynn Tankersley was born on August 18, 1960, as the third son of Boyce Tankersley Jr., and Amelita Fox Tankersley Hill in San Angelo, TX. He passed away on April 2, 2011 at the Advanced Care Hospital surrounded by family and loving attendants. Teddy started school in Mertzon, TX, and moved to Mesilla Park in 1969 where he attended...

Mar 31, 2011

Mar 31, 2011

Theodore W. Layton, 77, of Las Cruces, died Thursday March 31, 2011. He was born Sept. 5, 1933 in Mattoon, ILL. to Herman and Elsie Peterson Layton. Ted was a veteran of the US Marine Corp where he served our country honorably as a Sergeant. He also retired after many years of faithful service as an Industrial Contracting Supervisor. He...