Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Orville E. Cunningham

Orville E. Cunningham

Feb 1, 2011

Mr. O.E. "Bud" Cunningham, 86, of Monroe, LA formerly of Las Cruces, New Mexico was born July 31, 1924 in Quinter, Kansas, and passed away peacefully February 1, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Bud was a veteran of World War II. Bud enjoyed many hours at Big Daddy Flea Market and Auctioning. Bud's survivors are his wife of 63 years, Faye...

Edna Mae Fierro

Edna Mae Fierro

Jan 30, 2011

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Edna Mae Fierro on January 30, 2011 at Madeira Villa Assisted Living in Chandler, AZ. She was born December 17, 1932 in El Paso, Texas. In her younger years she raised our family, volunteered as a catechism teacher, cub scouts den...

Clara P. Alberson

Clara P. Alberson

Jan 27, 2011

Clara Pauline Alberson peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 27, 2011 at La Posada Hospice. Pauline was born May 31, 1927 in Fairacres, NM to Edwin George and Martha Chloe Daniel. She graduated in 1945 from Las Cruces Union High School and enjoyed attending monthly luncheons with her classmates. Pauline was employed by and retired from...

John A Johnson

John A Johnson

Jan 27, 2011

On January 27, 2011, John Johnson (Papa) was called to his Father in Heaven. He passed away at home surrounded by those who love him. Born on December 25th 1925 in Red River New Mexico to Calvin and Alba Johnson, John was a WWII veteran who served in the Navy on the USS Putman. Once out of the service he...

Eva H. Benavidez

Eva H. Benavidez

Jan 25, 2011

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Eva H. Benavidez, 96, of Tortugas, entered eternal life Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Rita B. Baca and Juan Hernandez on December 21, 1914 in Tortugas, N.M. She was a homemaker for most of her life and a member of Our Lady of...

Jaime De La Cruz

Jaime De La Cruz

Jan 25, 2011

Jaime de la Cruz, 70, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Jaime was born May 20, 1940, to Julian and Hilaria de la Cruz in Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango, Mexico. Jaime was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He was also a member of Our Lady of Health Catholic church. Jaime is survived by his wife, Enedina...

Kathleen Johnson

Kathleen Johnson

Jan 24, 2011

Kathleen Johnson 77 of Las Cruces, NM passed from this life on Monday, January 24, 2011. She was born on May 7, 1933 to Gerald and Ruth Morris in West Branch, Iowa. Kathleen was a member of East Mesa Baptist Church for 20 plus years, where she served as Sunday School Secretary. For many years Kathleen was active in the...

Harry N. Treaftis

Harry N. Treaftis

Jan 22, 2011

Harry N. Treaftis, 89, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Jan.22, 2011. He was born Nov. 25, 1921 in Schenectady, New York to Nicholas and Sammie Treaftis. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served our country during WW II, while in the service he was awarded the American Area ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, Philippine Liberation ribbon and the...

Clarence C. Hunter

Clarence C. Hunter

Jan 15, 2011

Clarence Clayton Hunter passed away on Saturday the 15th of January, 2011. Clarence was born in San Saba, Texas on the 26th of September, 1917 to Asa Palmer Derrick (aka) Albert Ralph Hunter and Martha (Mattie) Rebecca Dove. The family moved to Mountainair, New Mexico in 1920, where they bought 160 acre farm, approx. 5 miles north of town. Times...

Mary Newby Schemnitz

Mary Newby Schemnitz

Jan 14, 2011

Mary Newby Schemnitz, 85, died Friday, January 14, 2011. She was born February 26, 1925 at Englewood, Kansas to J.C. and Olive Newby. She is survived by her husband, Sanford (Las Cruces) her sister, Ruth Denney (Tennessee), her daughter, Ellen Legge, her grandchildren, Alden and Emma (Berino), and her son, Stuart (Las Cruces). She was preceded in death by her...

Barry L. 'Mac' Mcclure

Barry L. 'Mac' Mcclure

Jan 13, 2011

Barry Lamour McClure was born on December 3, 1951 to the Late Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. McClure. He departed this life on January 13, 2011. Barry was the owner and consultant for MAC'S Inc., a business specializing in golf outings and was a volunteer coach for the New Mexico State University Women's Track team. He was a member of...