Obituaries

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...

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...