Obituaries

May 8, 2012

May 8, 2012

Geronimo B. Fajardo, 90, passed away on May 8, 2012 at La Posada-Mesilla Valley Hospice, Las Cruces, NM. "Momo," as most of his family and friends knew him was the fourth child born to Daniel E. and Rumalda B. Fajardo. He was born on March, 8, 1922 in Hatch, NM. Momo served his country during World War II, was a...

May 8, 2012

May 8, 2012

Jazilyn Nevaeh Mesa, 15 months of Las Cruces reclaimed her angel wings and flew home to be with her Heavenly Father Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Her last moments were spent in the arms of her parents. Jerica Gomez and Jesus Mesa were blessed on January 26, 2011 with a beautiful angel who fought all odds for nearly five months in...

May 6, 2012

Kathryn L. Phipps, 51, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, May 6, 2012. She was born Oct. 2, 1960 in Prescott, AZ to Noal and Shirley Phipps. She enjoyed arts and crafts, reading books and watching old movies but her passion was spending time with her grandkids. Kathryn had a never ending love and was a very unselfish person. She will...

May 6, 2012

Willie A. Williams, 81, of Fairacres, NM died Sunday, May 6, 2012. J.R. as he was fondly known was born September 26, 1930 in Antlers, OK to Willie and Vigie Williams Sr. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served our country honorably and was also retired from Burn Construction after many years of faithful service. He...

May 6, 2012

Beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, Daniel F. Flores, age 62, of Las Cruces, NM, died May 6, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Born in Anthony, NM, on June 20, 1949, he was preceded in death by his parents Perfecto Fierro and Anita Flores and foster parents: Manuel and Sara Morones He leaves to mourn...

May 5, 2012

Ernest A. Thompson, 65, of Las Cruces, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Ron as he was fondly known was born March 28, 1947 in Oklahoma City, OK to Ernest and Delma Martinez Thompson. Ron was raised in Oakland and Richmond, CA and graduated form Richmond Union High School in 1965. He had been disabled for 8 years, but...

May 2, 2012

Alfonzo Dean, 40, of Las Cruces, New Mexico died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. He was born on October 18, 1971, in Reynolds, Georgia, to Frances Mae Dean. Alfonzo was known to his family as AC. Mr. Dean was employed at Comet Cleaners for 16yrs. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Mr. Dean will be greatly missed by...

Apr 30, 2012

Frank A. Lujan, 62, of Las Cruces, died Monday, April 30, 2012. Pancho as he was fondly known was born August 23, 1949 in Las Cruces to Santiago and Corina Apodaca Lujan. He had been a salesman for L&P building Supply with more than 30 years of faithful service. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, playing pool, sports, horse shoes,...

Apr 27, 2012

Jane Anne Trachte, 50, of Las Cruces, died Friday, April 27, 2012. She was born March 28, 1962 in buffalo, NY to Daniel and Clare Ohrin. Jane Anne had been a member of St. Anthony of the Desert Orthodox Mission. She was an avid artist and crafter, enjoyed the outdoors and was a dedicated gardener. Jane Anne was loved by...

Apr 26, 2012

It is with great sorrow and loss that we announce the passing of Arnaldo T. Loya, 82, of Las Cruces, NM who was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2012. He was born on November 16, 1929 to Jesus Jose and Josefita Loya in San Francisco. On February 13, 1956 he married his childhood sweetheart...

Apr 25, 2012

Nancy S. Harmeson May 12, 1940---April 25, 2012 Nancy Sue Harmeson, 71, died Wednesday, April 25th in Las Cruces, NM. She was the wife of retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer Dean F. Harmeson (deceased). She retired from the City of Las Cruces, Thomas Branigan Memorial Library as the Circulation Desk Supervisor. Nancy is survived by her loving children and...

Apr 25, 2012

Rumaldo Salvatierrez Paz, 80, of Tortugas, NM died at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. He was born Sept. 28, 1931 in Tortugas, NM, to Antonio and Rafaela Paz. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served our country honorably and also a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. He retired after...

Apr 24, 2012

Don F. Curry, 88, of Deming, NM died Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was born April 9, 1924 in Red Rock, Oklahoma to Albert and Bertha Curry. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served our country honorably as a Seabee. Don will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by...

Apr 21, 2012

Patricia C. "Pat" Jones of Mesquite, New Mexico Passed away on Saturday April 21, 2012 at her home on the family farm in Mesquite. Pat was born on February 29, 1940 in El Paso, Texas. She was raised in Hatch and Las Cruces. She married James E. "Jim" Jones on July 19, 1957 at Mesquite Baptist Church. Pat was a...

Apr 20, 2012

Archie Roy Beckett passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2012 at the age of 85. He was born on March 6, 1927 to Harry "Colorado" Beckett and Antonia "Tonia" Ruiz Beckett in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was the youngest and last surviving of his four siblings; Herman, Mary, Mike, and Laura. They grew up at the...

Apr 18, 2012

Apr 17, 2012

Mildred K. Nissen, 78, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Millie as she was fondly known was born March 1, 1934 in Manilla, Iowa to Edward and Katherine Henkelman. She enjoyed cooking and shopping but her passion was for her family. Mrs. Nissen will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by...

Apr 16, 2012

Betty Joan Franzoy, 77, (known as Mamo to the family) went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2012. She was born in Hatch, NM at the house she was raised in until the age of 17. At 17, she married James Franzoy on May 24, 1952. James and Betty made their home in Anthony, NM and moved...